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<p style="text-align: justify"><strong>Canada</strong> is making a significant move to increase global competition in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and strengthen the local economy. The federal government aims to build capacity in the field of AI with an investment package of $2.4 billion. This massive investment will be realized with $2 billion from the upcoming 2024 budget directed towards AI researchers, startups, and scaling projects.</p> 
<h2 style="text-align: justify" id="prime-minister-justin-trudeau-announces-development">Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Announces Development</h2> 
<p style="text-align: justify">Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, speaking at the office of Scale AI in Montreal, emphasized that Canada’s <strong>artificial intelligence</strong> ecosystem is already advanced, but other countries have made significant progress with substantial investments in the AI sector. Trudeau stated that this move is an opportunity to increase Canada’s competitiveness and provide stable and well-paying jobs for the younger generations.</p> 
<p style="text-align: justify">The government’s strategy aims to support the development of new technologies, particularly in critical sectors and SMEs, and to promote the broader adoption of Artificial Intelligence. In this context, a fund of $405 million was announced. Part of this fund will be used to establish a new Canadian AI Security Institute, support the workforce affected by AI, and strengthen the implementation of AIDA (Artificial Intelligence and Data Act).</p> 
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<p style="text-align: justify">Additionally, the National Research Council will be provided with $100 million to help SMEs develop AI projects. Furthermore, a fund of $200 million will also be set aside for ventures that want to commercialize AI solutions, especially in sectors such as health, manufacturing, clean technology, and agriculture.</p> 
<h2 style="text-align: justify" id="canada-s-ai-investments-shed-light-on-the-future">Canada’s AI Investments Shed Light on the Future</h2> 
<p style="text-align: justify">Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in his latest budget announcement, emphasized the potential of artificial intelligence to transform the economy and plans to capitalize on the country’s advantages in this field. According to Trudeau, investments in AI will increase the productivity of Canadians, grow the economy, and create well-paying job opportunities.</p> 
<p style="text-align: justify">Moreover, a notable point in Trudeau’s announcement was the establishment of a separate office for the Artificial Intelligence and Data Commissioner. The commissioner’s role will be to implement the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act. Additionally, a significant fund of 50 million Canadian dollars will be allocated for skill training initiatives for workers who may be affected by AI developments.</p> 
<h2 style="text-align: justify" id="reactions-are-positive">Reactions Are Positive</h2> 
<p style="text-align: justify">Reactions from the Canadian press and the technology sector have been positive. In particular, articles by Globeandmail’s senior political reporter <strong>Marieke Walsh</strong> and economy reporter Joe Castaldo were supportive of the government’s investments in the field of AI. Castaldo had stated that previous insufficient investments threatened the country’s AI advantage.</p> 
<p style="text-align: justify">Aidan Gomez, CEO of the AI-specialized company <strong>Cohear</strong>, and other industry representatives also welcomed Canada’s steps in the field of AI. Cohear expressed appreciation for the government’s leadership role in promoting AI innovation.</p> 
<p style="text-align: justify">However, it is also mentioned that the private sector needs more support and incentives to benefit best from these investments. In any case, Canada’s initiative in the field of AI is considered an important step for the country’s technological future.</p> 
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