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The mission of the CIC is to promote an understanding of international affairs and Canada’s role in a changing world by providing Canadians with a non-partisan, nationwide forum for informed discussion, analysis and debate. Accordingly, the cornerstone of the CIC’s work is our events program. The CIC national office and our branches hold more than 150 events per year in cities across the country. In particular, our branch events give members an opportunity to directly engage with global issues that often intersect with local concerns. The CIC also supports events outside of Canada, often in partnership with other global think tanks, that can introduce Canadian perspectives to global audiences. CIC events take on many different forms, from academic lectures and panel discussions to town hall meetings and pub nights. Please consult our events calendar for a listing of CIC-organized and sponsored events.

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National Office: Governing AI in Canada: Digital Sovereignty, Democratic Resilience and the Next Generation

July 7 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

As governments around the world race to establish the rules that will shape the future of artificial intelligence, Canada faces a critical question: how can it advance innovation, competitiveness, and digital sovereignty while protecting privacy, safety, and democratic resilience?

Join the Canadian International Council and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada for a virtual roundtable discussion exploring Canada’s emerging approach to AI governance. Featuring brief opening remarks from leading experts followed by an interactive discussion with participants, this event will examine the policy choices shaping Canada’s AI future and the lessons that can be drawn from developments in Europe and beyond. Insights from the discussion will contribute to a national survey and synthesis report on AI governance to be published in January 2027.

Date: July 7, 2026
Time: 5:30PM ET
Location: Zoom | Register and you will receive the link closer to the date
Event Contact: Jennifer Chylinski | jennifer@thecic.org | 647-875-3313

Convenor

  • Alexander Martin, Deputy Editor & Strategic Engagement Lead, OpenCanada | Junior Fellow, Canadian International Council

Speakers

  • Jaxson Khan, CEO, Aperture AI | Senior Fellow, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy
  • Helen Hayes, Mila AI Policy Fellow | Ph.D. Candidate, McGill University

Discussion Topics

  • Digital sovereignty and AI governance
  • Canada’s AI strategy and regulatory framework
  • Lessons from the European Union’s AI Act
  • Innovation, privacy, safety, and democratic resilience
  • Building Canada’s AI future in a rapidly changing global environment

Registration
Virtual participation is open to students, emerging leaders, and interested members of the public.

Presented by the Canadian International Council and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.

Details

Venue

  • Munk School of Global Affairs
  • 1 Devonshire Place
    Toronto, Ontario M5S 3K7 Canada     + Google Map