Evan Solomon
Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation
Liberal
Top Donors
Political contributions received
| Date | Donor | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-28 | Contributions Of $200 Or Less/Contributions De 200 $ Ou Moins | $220.00 |
Government Contracts
Contracts awarded to entities linked to this member, as identified through disclosed holdings and lobbying activity
| Organization | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Canada Inc. | 120 | $211,610,867.32 |
| Thales Canada Inc. | 7 | $61,414,679.16 |
| SAP Canada Inc. | 13 | $39,181,843.30 |
| Amazon Web Services Canada, Inc. | 43 | $30,006,337.78 |
| IBM Canada Ltd. | 28 | $14,765,649.00 |
| Salesforce.com Canada Corporation, | 13 | $8,475,121.82 |
| Kia Canada Inc. | 84 | $7,479,732.20 |
| Bell Canada | 15 | $4,807,345.36 |
| University of Alberta | 9 | $2,440,614.15 |
| Queen's University | 15 | $1,900,665.66 |
| The University of British Columbia | 6 | $1,578,995.28 |
| HONDA CANADA INC. | 12 | $835,374.26 |
| University of Windsor | 7 | $637,288.02 |
| EarthDaily Analytics Corp. | 1 | $559,607.64 |
| TELUS Corporation | 1 | $554,737.41 |
| SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC CANADA INC. | 5 | $335,875.76 |
| Simon Fraser University | 4 | $101,287.18 |
| Council of Ontario Universities | 4 | $68,914.00 |
| Honeywell | 2 | $24,302.38 |
Lobbying Activity
Organizations that have lobbied this member, sorted by frequency
Recent Mentions
Updated 2026-08-09Recent news, social media, and press mentions
CityNews featured Solomon discussing data centres and Canada’s national AI strategy
CityNews published a video segment in which Evan Solomon discussed data centres and the national AI strategy. The segment notes that several Ontario municipalities were debating whether to pause data-centre development, making Solomon’s remarks part of a broader policy discussion.
View source →Steve Paikin posted about Evan Solomon defending AI and data-centre development
Steve Paikin shared a post describing Evan Solomon as Canada’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and noting that he was defending AI and the need for data centres. The post frames Solomon in the context of ongoing public debate over AI policy and digital infrastructure.
View source →OpenParliament records Solomon’s recent vote on Bill C-30
OpenParliament lists Solomon as voting yes on Vote #173 tied to Bill C-30, which implements provisions from the spring economic update. The page also shows this activity as occurring within the current week.
View source →Yahoo reports criticism of Solomon after Israeli ambassador meeting
Yahoo Canada says Evan Solomon shared a post about meeting Israel’s ambassador and later faced criticism from author Anthony Loewenstein, who called the encounter opportunistic. The report includes a statement from Solomon’s office defending the engagement as part of broader economic and diplomatic outreach.
View source →CBC reports Evan Solomon was appointed Canada’s first minister of artificial intelligence
CBC says Evan Solomon, a newly elected MP for Toronto Centre, has been named Canada’s inaugural minister of artificial intelligence. The report says his responsibilities will be clarified in a later mandate letter from the government.
View source →Solomon promotes Canada’s new AI strategy at Mila event
At the Mila – Quebec AI Institute, Solomon presented the government’s new AI strategy, “AI for All,” emphasizing responsible adoption and Canadian control. He also discussed privacy, online safety, election protection, and support for the Canadian AI Safety Institute.
View source →Global News compiles recent coverage of Solomon’s AI portfolio and public comments
Global News’ Evan Solomon topic page highlights several recent stories about his work on Canada’s AI strategy, including job impacts, AI safety, and the timing of the refreshed strategy. It also references his comments on AI regulation and industry safety concerns, indicating both policy optimism and ongoing criticism or delay.
View source →Evan Solomon is named Canada’s first federal AI minister
Coverage explains that Mark Carney created a new artificial intelligence ministry and appointed former journalist Evan Solomon as the minister. It also notes Solomon had just been elected as MP for Toronto Centre.
View source →Solomon discusses Marilyn Gladu's likely support for government positions
In this interview clip, Solomon talks about conversations with new Liberal MP Marilyn Gladu regarding her stances on social issues. The headline suggests he expects her to vote with the government on principled issues.
View source →CBC reports Solomon confirmed his bid to run for the Liberals
The story says former broadcaster Evan Solomon confirmed on social media that he would run for the Liberals in the upcoming election. It does not identify his riding in the excerpt provided.
View source →Solomon speaks to reporters during a winter cabinet retreat
Solomon addressed reporters as cabinet met in Quebec City ahead of Parliament's return. The clip shows him discussing government priorities in his role as artificial intelligence minister.
View source →CBC reports a $40M federal investment for tech businesses in Waterloo region
Solomon announced a new $40 million federal investment to support tech businesses in Waterloo Region. The announcement was made at Kitchener's XL Tool and tied to his role as minister responsible for FedDev Ontario.
View source →Evan Solomon visits Sarnia-Lambton to discuss tariffs, business, and AI
Solomon visited Sarnia-Lambton to meet with the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership and Lambton College representatives. The story frames the stop as part of his ministerial work on tariffs, business, and artificial intelligence.
View source →Minister Evan Solomon's Constituency Office Vandalized With Pro-Palestine Slogans
Liberal MP and AI Minister Evan Solomon denounced the vandalism of his Toronto constituency office over the weekend, which was linked to the Israel-Palestine conflict and featured pro-Palestine slogans.[7]
View source →AI Minister Evan Solomon Opens Up About 'Unacceptable' Antisemitism in Canada
Cabinet Minister Evan Solomon stated the government is 'highly engaged' in monitoring terrorist threats against Canada's Jewish community, citing an 'unacceptable level' of antisemitic attacks.[4]
View source →AI Minister Denies Canada Needs to 'Catch Up' with Global Industry
Minister of AI Evan Solomon outlined his expert panel's '30-day sprint' to refresh Canada's AI strategy, arguing Canada is in a strong position despite challenges with technology adoption.[5]
View source →Cabinet minister Evan Solomon opens up about 'unacceptable' antisemitism in Canada
Solomon tells The CJN in a wide-ranging interview how the government is 'highly engaged' in monitoring terrorist threats.
View source →AI Minister Evan Solomon discusses new privacy bill to strengthen data protection.
Speaking on Parliament Hill, Minister Solomon explained that the new legislation (Bill C-36) grants regulators real power to enforce data privacy laws and protect Canadians' personal information. He emphasized that the bill ensures robust new standards for any data collection, addressing the lack of strong consequences for previous violations[6].
View source →Minister Solomon hosted the first meeting of the Canada-EU Digital Partnership Council.
Minister Solomon convened the first meeting of the Canada-European Union Digital Partnership Council, focusing on automated systems and digital governance. The announcement highlighted the need for transparency regarding when automated systems make decisions affecting Canadians[10].
Evan Solomon discusses AI impact on public service jobs and the future of automation.
In his official role as Canada's first Minister of AI, Solomon spent the week addressing concerns about how artificial intelligence will impact public service jobs. The discussion centered on the evolving landscape of work and the integration of AI in government services[9].
Public Disclosures
Financial and ethics disclosures filed with the registry
Agreed Compliance Measures
Conflict of interest screens are preventive compliance measures, agreed upon pursuant to section 29 of the Conflict of Interest Act (Act) by public office holders and the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, to assist them in avoiding conflicts of interest. Screens also seek to minimize the possibility of conflicts arising between the public duties of the public office holder and their private interests or those of their relatives and friends.
The Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner and I have agreed that a conflict of interest screen is an appropriate compliance measure for me, aimed at preventing any opportunity to further the private interests of my friend, Mr. Tim Powers, President of Summa Strategies or to give preferential treatment to Summa Strategies, while I exercise my official powers, duties and functions as a public office holder.
Accordingly, I have agreed to recuse myself from any discussion, decision, debate or vote in relation to my friend and Summa Strategies. I understand that recusal means I must remove myself from the room, physically or virtually as the case may be. I also agree not to have any communication with government officials in relation to any matter or decision-making processes which I or the screen administrators know or reasonably should know to affect my friend’s private interests.
This screen is co-administered by my Chief of Staff and the Associate Deputy Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to ensure that I am neither made aware of nor participate in any official matters or decision-making processes involving my friend’s private interests, unless the interest relates to a decision or matter that is of general application. I will participate in decisions or matters of general application and those that may affect my friend’s private interests as a member of a broad class of persons unless those interests are disproportionate to the other members of the class.
This screen does not restrict me from participating in any discussion, decision, debate or vote related to a client of Summa Strategies.
Moreover, all powers, duties and functions on matters that form part of this screen will be exercised by the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions.
The Prime Minister of Canada, the Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to Cabinet, the Parliamentary Secretary, the members of my ministerial staff, as well as necessary public servants have been informed in writing about this conflict of interest screen.
I have undertaken to inform the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner at the earliest opportunity of all changes of which I become aware that relate to or should form part of the above list of matters caught by this screen.
In the event that I am made aware of a matter forming part of this screen or any such matter comes before me, I am required under section 21 of the Act to recuse myself from that matter, by leaving the room or the virtual meeting where the discussion and decision making is taking place. I must so inform the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner and, where appropriate, make a public declaration of recusal pursuant to subsection 25(1) of the Act.
Conflict of interest screens are preventive compliance measures, agreed upon pursuant to section 29 of the Conflict of Interest Act (Act) by public office holders and the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, to assist them in avoiding conflicts of interest. Screens also seek to minimize the possibility of conflicts arising between the public duties of the public office holder and their private interests or those of their relatives and friends.
The Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner and I have agreed that a conflict of interest screen is an appropriate compliance measure for me, aimed at preventing any opportunity to further the private interests of my friend, Mr. Harley Finklestein, President of Shopify or its subsidiaries, affiliates and associates, or to give preferential treatment to Shopify, while I exercise my official powers, duties and functions as a public office holder.
Accordingly, I have agreed to recuse myself from any discussion, decision, debate or vote in relation to my friend, Shopify or its subsidiaries, affiliates and associates. I understand that recusal means I must remove myself from the room, physically or virtually as the case may be. I also agree not to have any communication with government officials in relation to any matter or decision-making processes which I or the screen administrators know or reasonably should know to affect my friend’s private interests.
This screen is co-administered by my Chief of Staff and the Associate Deputy Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to ensure that I am neither made aware of nor participate in any official matters or decision-making processes involving my friend’s private interests, unless the interest relates to a decision or matter that is of general application.
Moreover, all powers, duties and functions on matters that form part of this screen will be exercised by the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions.
The Prime Minister of Canada, the Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to Cabinet, the Parliamentary Secretary, the members of my ministerial staff, as well as necessary public servants have been informed in writing about this conflict of interest screen.
I have undertaken to inform the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner at the earliest opportunity of all changes of which I become aware that relate to or should form part of the above list of matters caught by this screen.
In the event that I am made aware of a matter forming part of this screen or any such matter comes before me, I am required under section 21 of the Act to recuse myself from that matter, by leaving the room or the virtual meeting where the discussion and decision making is taking place. I must so inform the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner and, where appropriate, make a public declaration of recusal pursuant to subsection 25(1) of the Act.
Conflict of interest screens are preventive compliance measures, agreed upon pursuant to section 29 of the Conflict of Interest Act (Act) by public office holders and the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, to assist them in avoiding conflicts of interest. Screens also seek to minimize the possibility of conflicts arising between the public duties of the public office holder and their private interests or those of their relatives and friends.
The Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner and I have agreed that a conflict of interest screen is an appropriate compliance measure for me, aimed at preventing any opportunity to further the private interests of my friend, Mr. Rob Moore, Partner of Crestview Strategy, or to give preferential treatment to Crestview Strategy, while I exercise my official powers, duties and functions as a public office holder.
Accordingly, I have agreed to recuse myself from any discussion, decision, debate or vote in relation to my friend and Crestview Strategy. I understand that recusal means I must remove myself from the room, physically or virtually as the case may be. I also agree not to have any communication with government officials in relation to any matter or decision-making processes which I or the screen administrators know or reasonably should know to affect my friend’s private interests.
This screen is co-administered by my Chief of Staff and the Deputy Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to ensure that I am neither made aware of nor participate in any official matters or decision-making processes involving my friend’s private interests, unless the interest relates to a decision or matter that is of general application. I will participate in decisions or matters of general application and those that may affect my friend’s private interests as a member of a broad class of persons unless those interests are disproportionate to the other members of the class.
This screen does not restrict me from participating in any discussion, decision, debate or vote related to a client of Crestview Strategy.
Moreover, all powers, duties and functions on matters that form part of this screen will be exercised by the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions.
The Prime Minister of Canada, the Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to Cabinet, the Parliamentary Secretary, the members of my ministerial staff, as well as necessary public servants have been informed in writing about this conflict of interest screen.
I have undertaken to inform the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner at the earliest opportunity of all changes of which I become aware that relate to or should form part of the above list of matters caught by this screen.
In the event that I am made aware of a matter forming part of this screen or any such matter comes before me, I am required under section 21 of the Act to recuse myself from that matter, by leaving the room or the virtual meeting where the discussion and decision making is taking place. I must so inform the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner and, where appropriate, make a public declaration of recusal pursuant to subsection 25(1) of the Act.
Conflict of interest screens are preventive compliance measures, agreed upon pursuant to section 29 of the Conflict of Interest Act (Act) by public office holders and the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, to assist them in avoiding conflicts of interest. Screens also seek to minimize the possibility of conflicts arising between the public duties of the public office holder and their private interests or those of their relatives and friends.
The Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner and I have agreed that a conflict of interest screen is an appropriate compliance measure for me, aimed at preventing any opportunity to further the private interests of my friend, Mr. Dan Goldberg, President and CEO of Telesat or its subsidiaries, affiliates and associates, or to give preferential treatment to Telesat, while I exercise my official powers, duties and functions as a public office holder.
Accordingly, I have agreed to recuse myself from any discussion, decision, debate or vote in relation to my friend, Telesat or its subsidiaries, affiliates and associates. I understand that recusal means I must remove myself from the room, physically or virtually as the case may be. I also agree not to have any communication with government officials in relation to any matter or decision-making processes which I or the screen administrators know or reasonably should know to affect my friend’s private interests.
This screen is co-administered by my Chief of Staff and the Associate Deputy Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to ensure that I am neither made aware of nor participate in any official matters or decision-making processes involving my friend’s private interests, unless the interest relates to a decision or matter that is of general application.
Moreover, all powers, duties and functions on matters that form part of this screen will be exercised by the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions.
The Prime Minister of Canada, the Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to Cabinet, the Parliamentary Secretary, the members of my ministerial staff, as well as necessary public servants have been informed in writing about this conflict of interest screen.
I have undertaken to inform the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner at the earliest opportunity of all changes of which I become aware that relate to or should form part of the above list of matters caught by this screen.
In the event that I am made aware of a matter forming part of this screen or any such matter comes before me, I am required under section 21 of the Act to recuse myself from that matter, by leaving the room or the virtual meeting where the discussion and decision making is taking place. I must so inform the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner and, where appropriate, make a public declaration of recusal pursuant to subsection 25(1) of the Act.
Assets
Copyrights on several published books
Liabilities
Mortgage with CIBC, with spouse
Line of credit with CIBC, with spouse
Other Sources of Income
Last 12 months:
- Employment income from Eurasia Group
- Employment income from Bell Canada
Spouse's/Common-Law Partner's activities
Director, President and Secretary, Four T Productions Inc., Ottawa, Ontario
Spouse's/Common-Law Partner's assets
Units of:
- TD Balanced ETF
Spouse's/Common-Law Partner's investment in private corporations
Controlling interest in Four T Productions, a media consulting company located in Ottawa, Ontario
Spouse's/Common-Law Partner's source(s) of income
Last 12 months:
Employment income from Polar Education Foundation
Next 12 months:
Employment income from Students on Ice Foundation
Summary Statement
Obligation to provide a confidential report has been met and all initial reporting and compliance measures have been taken to comply with the Conflict of Interest Act.
Divestment of Publicly Traded Securities by the establishment of blind trust(s)
Trusts
A blind trust established under the Conflict of Interest Act and administered at arm's length.
Contact Information
409 Parliament street Toronto, Ontario M5A 3A1