Dialog To Boost Ethical Canada-India AI Ties Held
TORONTO-Underscoring India’s significant role in inclusive, responsible, and impact-driven artificial intelligence (AI), the Consulate General of India in Canada’s Toronto hosted the ‘India-Canada AI Dialogue 2026’, emphasizing the significance of bilateral cooperation for shared economic and societal benefits.
It was organized in partnership with the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada India Tech Council, and Zoho Inc.
It was attended by over 600 senior leaders, including C-suite executives, policymakers, and researchers from government, industry, academia, and the innovation ecosystem across Canada, who gathered to advance bilateral collaboration in artificial intelligence.
Dinesh K. Patnaik, High Commissioner of India to Canada, said, “The India-Canada AI Dialogue 2026 reflects our shared vision for shaping the future of artificial intelligence responsibly. As we build momentum toward the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, this engagement highlights how trusted partners like Canada can collaborate with India to drive innovation that is inclusive, ethical, and globally relevant.”
Addressing the ‘India-Canada AI Dialogue 2026’, Evan Solomon, Canadian Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, said, “AI is no longer an abstract or future-facing conversation — it’s shaping how we work, govern, and relate to one another. What makes the India-Canada AI Dialogue so important is that it puts impact, accountability, and human outcomes at the center of the discussion. India and Canada bring different strengths, but a shared responsibility: to make sure this technology serves people, strengthens societies, and delivers real economic value.”
Additionally, Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, shared his views on the importance of the India-Canada AI Dialogue 2026, stating, “India and Canada share a deep and long-standing partnership, one built on robust trade and investment, people-to-people ties, and research partnerships in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.” (IANS)
