The Government of Canada will soon announced a major initiative to advance made-in-Canada artificial intelligence (AI) solutions geared toward improving health care. The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, will lead the announcement on June 25, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. This in-person event will be held at the Vector Institute – Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus, home to data science and AI research in Toronto, Ontario.
>Our initiative advances equitable AI-driven health care solutions. This sector is rapidly coming to light as a sector that has been working to drive positive patient outcomes while driving efficiencies within the medical community. We expect the Honourable Solomon to announce this coming week. He’ll give a preview of new programs and funding opportunities intended to accelerate innovation in the health care sector.
The lunching networking event will take place in the Multipurpose room located on the second floor of the Vector Institute. Noteworthy attendees are anticipated, including industry leaders, health care professionals, and technology experts, all eager to learn about the government’s commitment to advancing AI applications in health care.
Cindy Caturao, the Press Secretary for the Office of the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, now!!! Don’t hesitate to contact her with any questions you might have about the event. She can be reached at Cindy.Caturao@feddevontario.gc.ca.
Members of the media and other interested parties are invited to attend by emailing fdo.rsvp-rsvp.fdo@feddevontario.gc.ca to RSVP. The Canadian federal government is framing this announcement as part of a smart cities strategy. Their ambitious aim is to make the nation a global leader in technological innovation—with particular focus on sectors that impact public health.