Canada stands at a pivotal moment to harness the transformative power of agentic artificial intelligence while safeguarding the rights and wellbeing of its citizens.
Profound contributions in AI and computer science by Canadians continue to garner acclaim, while sustained government efforts and private-sector commitments to studios like AXL bolster the country’s unique position as a global research and innovation leader.
These developments expand on the vibrant ecosystem established by Canadian institutions like MILA, AMII and the Vector Institute, whose groundbreaking research attracts global talent and investment.
Sustaining momentum amid rapid transformation is essential for long-term growth. This is particularly important for agentic AI systems that are capable of autonomous decision making and managing complex end-to-end workflows.
Their ability to perform actions that involve both reading and writing data and processes goes beyond traditional large language models (LLMs) that focus primarily on generating information. This heightens risks around data confidentiality, integrity and regulatory compliance—especially when handling sensitive personal, transactional or health data.
As agentic AI systems emerge, it is critical to embed security, privacy and trust guardrails early in their design and deployment to ensure sustainable innovation.
