Carney eyes 'large-scale' data centres in new AI strategy

Carney eyes 'large-scale' data centres in new AI strategy

Author: CBC June 5, 2026 Duration: 59:44

Prime Minister Mark Carney has released Canada's long-awaited AI strategy. Power & Politics hears from Minister of Artificial Intelligence Evan Solomon on his government's approach to widespread integration. The Power Panel weighs in.


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