Cameron Schuler, Chief Commercialization Officer at the Vector Institute, often asks, “What is Canada the best at?” He hopes for an answer beyond “hockey.” At the Vector Institute’s Remarkable Conference in March, he urged the audience to see Canada as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI). “Modern AI started in Canada,” Schuler said. “We want its future—and all the economic and social benefits—to grow here too.” The Vector Institute, a nonprofit focused on advancing AI research, hosted the two-day event. It brought together experts from government, businesses, universities, and more to discuss how Canada can adopt and profit from AI. The conference highlighted that using AI isn’t just about boosting productivity—it’s about strengthening Canada’s position in a changing global landscape, including tensions like a potential U.S. trade war. Schuler believes Canada has the resources to excel in AI. “We’re already the best at developing AI,” he said. “Now we need to be the b...