Shaping Canada’s AI future

A new national advisory body bringing together leaders from across Canada to ensure youth, education, and workforce readiness are embedded in Canada’s renewed AI strategy.

In December 2025, Digital Moment launched the National AI Council for Canada’s Future Workforce

Formed in response to the federal government’s ongoing AI strategy renewal following Minister Evan Solomon’s AI Strategy Task Force, the Council brings together leaders from across the AI, education, research, and policy sectors to help shape a national approach that prepares young Canadians to thrive in an AI-driven economy.

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Meet Our Members

The Council brings together leaders from across Canada’s AI and innovation ecosystem.

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Indra Kubicek

CEO, Digital Moment (Co-Chair)

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Sandra Saric

Consultant, Digital Moment (Co-Chair)

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Marc-Étienne Ouimette

Chair of the Board, Digital Moment; Member of Canada’s AI Strategy Task Force

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Mathieu Marcotte

AI Governance and Literacy Consultant

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Hugo Larochelle

Scientific Director, Mila

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Mark McLean

VP, Foreign Investments, Montréal International

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Alyssa Lefaivre Skopac

Director of Trust & Safety, Amii

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Bethany Edmunds

Director, AIinBC

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Ulrike Bahr-Gedalia

Strategic, Global Technology, Business and Public Policy Executive

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Shingai Manjengwa

Mila, AI Education, Talent and Ecosystems

What the Council Does

The Council will provide strategic advice to Digital Moment, helping align youth-focused AI education and talent development with federal priorities including innovation, commercialization, safety, and long-term economic growth.

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Join the National AI Council

If you'd like to become a member of the National AI Council, please contact Indra at ikubicek@digitalmoment.org