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Dear Moyez,
The world is being transformed by the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its increasing presence in all parts of our lives. It is no longer a matter of whether AI will transform our lives in the future, but a matter of how it will. The federal government launched AI for All on June 4, 2026. This strategy will seek to ensure that AI serves people, strengthens businesses and communities, and gives Canada more control over its future.
Last year, there was such a great demand for Canada Day Lawn Signs that I am offering them again this year. If you would like a lawn sign, you are welcome to come pick one up constituency office. I am also holding a Canada Day Lawn Sign Giveaway on Saturday, June 20 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at my constituency office. Please come up to the circular driveway at 895 Don Mills Road to collect your sign.
On June 24, I am holding a Coffee and Conversation event. Please drop in between 7:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at Lawrence Park Community Church to share your ideas on affordability.
Finally, my annual Canada Day Celebration with Stephanie Bowman, MPP will be held on July 1 at Leaside Park. Please join in the celebration between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Take care,
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Protecting Canadians
Trust is fundamental to the adoption of AI. Canadians need to know that their privacy and data are protected, their children are safe and their communities and democratic institutions are not compromised.
The federal government's primary obligation is to ensure that AI is safe, accountable and governed in the public interest. That means updating and modernizing laws and standards that protect the privacy rights of Canadians, keep children safe from online activities and protect vulnerable groups from online violence. The federal government will hold accountable those responsible for online harms.
The creation of a Canada Trusted AI Certification Program will help Canadians to identify trustworthy AI products in the marketplace.
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Empowering Canadians
AI must work for Canadians, not the other way around. This requires everyone to understand it, use it and benefit from it. AI presents a learning opportunity for Canadians to obtain and improve AI literacy. The federal government will create a National AI Literacy Initiative to offer entry-level AI training to all Canadians. Through this initiative, public libraries and community organizations will serve as learning hubs to bring learning opportunities into every community across Canada.
With an investment of $50 million over five years, the federal Job Bank will be modernized with AI-powered job matching to align people with the jobs that match their skills.
From kindergarten to Grade 12, students and teachers will benefit from the $30 million federal investment in CanCode to deliver free digital skills training.
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Driving Economic Growth
With world-class research, Canada has established itself as a global leader in AI. That research needs to be adapted across hospitals, small businesses and public services.
For example, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre was the first hospital in Canada to use AI to identify and manage irregular heart rhythms. With a cardiac monitoring device, which has been implanted in five patients, the doctors at Sunnybrook can monitor, detect and provide early intervention for patients.
The federal government will launch a new AI Missions Program to improve the lives of Canadians. These improvements will include expanded access to primary care, reduced wait times in Emergency Rooms, and a reduced administrative burden on doctors.
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Creating a Safe Social Media Environment
Canadians want to be able to connect with a digital world that is educational, social and above all, safe for their children and for themselves. A growing body of evidence points to mental health concerns amongst children and youth who use social media. We have read too many news articles about young people considering suicide or taking their own lives because of online bullying, body shaming and other harmful content.
On June 10, 2026, the federal government introduced Bill C-34, Safe Social Media Act. This legislation will ensure that social media services and AI chatbots are safe by design.
The legislation includes a ban on social media for children under 16 until a service can prove it is safe. It will also oblige services to publish a Digital Safety Plan, including reporting what risks exist on their services, the steps they are taking to reduce harm, the volume of flagged or reported content and that they are fulfilling their obligations under the Act.
Additionally, The Digital Safety Commission of Canada Act will establish a new, independent Digital Safety Commission which will have the powers to review the Digital Safety Plans published by social media and AI chatbot services, evaluate the adequacy of the mechanisms implemented for age-verification, and issue fines of up to 3% of their global revenue for non-compliance or failure to protect users.
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More questions?
My constituency office is open and my staff are in the office from Monday to Friday during regular business hours. If you wish to make an appointment, please call or email my office.
My staff and I are making every effort to ensure Don Valley West remains a strong and vibrant community. We will continue to respond to your letters, calls and emails.
If you have any concerns, questions, or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact me at rob.ol...@parl.gc.ca or call 416-467-7275. Please also connect with me on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram by clicking on any of the icons below.
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