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Evan Solomon

Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency

Southern Ontario, Canada

About Me

Evan Solomon is Canada’s first-ever Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). A trusted voice in Canadian public life for over two decades, Minister Solomon brings deep experience at the intersection of media, business, and global affairs to his work helping Canada seize the economic promise of the digital age.

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Canada: AI's North Star

This year, VivaTech proudly spotlights Canada as our Country of the Year. With a uniquely collaborative ecosystem driven by significant government investment, world-class research, and groundbreaking companies, Canada boasts both a high concentration of top-tier AI talent and a robust environment for innovation. How does a nation leverage such strengths to advance the tech landscape? What role does this collaborative spirit among startups, industry, and research institutions play in fostering growth, particularly in vital sectors like artificial intelligence, climate tech, and health tech? We open this year's edition with a special address that sheds a spotlight on the country's approach to innovation.

Canada: AI’s Northern Powerhouse—From Research to Commercialization