22-05-2025
Carney Looks to AI for Savings as Canada's Budget Pressures Mount
By and Derek Decloet
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Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will begin to use artificial intelligence 'at scale' to make the government more productive, as his administration looks for ways to squeeze out cost savings in a time of economic pressure.
Carney released a letter spelling out seven major priorities for his new cabinet, one of which is 'spending less on government operations' to free up money for other priorities. The prime minister promised during the recent election campaign to rebuild Canada's military and use the financial backing of the government to accelerate home construction, among other spending ideas.