‘This is a good sign for Canadian employers’: academic explains that with fewer hard rules, HR leaders will enjoy more freedom but must self-regulate responsibly
In his first public remarks as Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Evan Solomon signalled a pivot in the federal government’s approach to AI: a move away from heavy-handed regulation, toward fostering growth and adoption.
Speaking at the Canada 2020 conference in Ottawa, Solomon said his focus is on maximizing economic gains while still addressing core concerns like privacy and data protection.
“My fear is that there are other states that will leapfrog ahead of us on a competitive advantage,” he said in a June 11 BetaKit report. He also stated: “What we won’t do is go into a little black box, do a consultation with 5,000 people, study best practices around the world, come up with the Canadian regulatory solution, and go it alone.”
This approach marks a contrast with the former government’s emphasis on AI guardrails. Under Justin Trudeau’s leadership, Canada signed the first legally binding international AI treaty and proposed Bill C-27, aimed at regulating “high-impact AI systems”.
So is Solomon suggesting that while Bill C-27 is “not gone,” it will be re-evaluated to fit a new, more flexible framework?
The implications, while significant, are potentially good news for Canadian employers and HR leaders.
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