Prime Mnister Mark Carney attends the National Prayer Breakfast at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa on March 24, 2026. Photo: Lars Hagberg

Ottawa targets 250,000 AI jobs as Carney unveils national strategy

by Todd Humber June 4, 2026

written by Todd Humber June 4, 2026

The federal government has launched a new national artificial intelligence strategy aimed at creating AI-related jobs, expanding training and keeping more Canadian data under Canadian control. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the AI for All strategy in Toronto on June 4. The five-year plan inclu...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

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