Canada’s Government is Rushing AI Adoption w/ Hadrian Mertins-Kirkwood

2026-06-18 · 61 min · episode 333 · 12 entities

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The Canadian government is going all in on AI, without understanding the real effects of the technology. Hadrian Mertins-Kirkwood joins Paris Marx to discuss Mark Carney’s push for large-scale investment in AI, despite being unable to describe how adoption will work, how Canadians will benefit, and what policies will be implemented to mitigate growing risks and harms. Hadrian Mertins-Kirkwood senior researcher and political economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives . The podcast is made in partnership with The Nation . Production is by Kyla Hewson. Support the show on Patreon . Also mentioned in this episode: Hadrian wrote about the Canadian government’s new AI strategy . Paris wrote about the AI strategy and the new social media policy . The Canada Revenue Agency chatbot is expensive and giving incorrect information. The Canadian Immigration Department is using AI that hallucinates when reviewing applications. AI tools intended for Ontario doctors are providing incorrect information. Here’s an overview of the federal AI strategy , “AI for All.” Support the show