Evan Solomon on AI will create a permanent underclass

Evan Solomon

Canada's Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation; Liberal MP for Toronto Centre

Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform every aspect of our lives for the better, including how we all work and learn and how governments deliver services and grow the economy. With AI for All, we are making sure that the benefits of this technology are accessible to everyone, in every region of Canada. By building trust, supporting Canadian talent and upholding our values, we are positioning Canada as a global leader in responsible and inclusive AI. This is about seizing new opportunities and ensuring no one is left behind as we shape a stronger, more innovative future for all Canadians.

AI Verified (Jun 5, 2026)

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Evan Solomon, “Minister Solomon highlights Canada’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy,” Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, June 5, 2026.

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AI will create a permanent underclass

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AI Verified The quoted vision of broad benefits and ensuring no one is left behind opposes a permanent AI underclass. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 2mo ago

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AI Verified Correct answer: against. The quote anticipates inclusive benefits and no one left behind, opposing a permanent underclass. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 2mo ago

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AI Verified Canada.ca release quotes Evan Solomon with the stored AI-for-All wording. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 2mo ago

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Nations should establish binding international rules for AI safety and governance

Building safe and reliable AI will require global regulation in the sense of model testing and evaluation.

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[🇺🇸 Congress, Oct 2025] Requiring age verification and content safeguards for AI chatbots to protect minors

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AI value alignment must be subject to public deliberation, not decided by developers alone

AI for All aims to ensure that artificial intelligence serves the interests of all Canadians, today and for generations to come. The success of AI for All depends on ongoing collaboration with provinces, territories, Indigenous partners, industry and...

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