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Talent & Education · Manitoba
Government of Canada invests in 10,000 AI-related work placements for young Canadians
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The federal government is providing up to $162 million over five years, starting in 2026–2027, to support 10,000 AI-related work placements through Mitacs. Announced by Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon in Toronto, the co-funded placements are for post-secondary students, recent graduates and post-doctoral fellows. The government says the programme aims to build Canada’s AI talent and help businesses adopt and commercialize AI.