Macdonald-Laurier Institute and and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation
May 1, 2025
This commentary by Lawrence Zhang and Daniel Castro argues that Canada must prioritize AI adoption and deployment over excessive regulation if it wants to maintain its global leadership in artificial intelligence. It warns that focusing too much on precautionary policies could undermine the country’s early advantage in AI research and talent. Citing global trends, including the U.K.’s and U.S.’s pro-innovation approaches and the EU’s shift toward commercialization after regulatory overreach, the piece advocates for a balanced but forward-leaning strategy. The central message is clear: hesitation and overregulation threaten Canada’s economic future, while embracing responsible innovation will drive prosperity and quality of life.
