MPs Announce $2.4 Billion for AI Research and Development at Dalhousie University

HALIFAX, N.S. — MPs Sean Fraser and Andy Fillmore announced $2.4 billion for artificial intelligence research and development at Dalhousie University on Sunday afternoon.It was the latest in a litany of pre-budget spending announcements by Liberal MPs across Canada in the run-up to Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland unveiling the full document on April 16.

“That’s why we’re focused on creating more good jobs, including in innovation and technology, which are among the highest paying of all industries.” “The rapid advance of generative AI today will unlock immense economic potential for Canada, significantly improving productivity and reducing the time workers have to spend on repetitive tasks,” said Trudeau.

A further $250 million will go through regional development agencies to support businesses and organizations looking to use AI, with another $100 million distributed for research and product testing through other government programs.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks at a housing announcement in Dartmouth as Housing Minister Sean Fraser listens on April 2. - Ryan Taplin

In a statement put out Sunday, leader Pierre Pollievre accused the Liberal government of driving up inflation through massive federal spending.

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