Canada has announced major new investments to prepare workers for the future of clean energy while strengthening the country’s artificial intelligence research capacity. The federal government emphasized the importance of equipping Canadians with the skills needed to thrive in an evolving energy sector, while ensuring researchers and innovators have access to the advanced AI tools and computing resources necessary to drive innovation and economic growth.
Ministers Patty Hajdu, Evan Solomon, and Eleanor Olszewski jointly highlighted these investments, which include more than $9 million through the Sustainable Jobs Training Fund for the AI Pathways: Energizing Canada’s Low-Carbon Workforce project, led by the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii). This initiative will train nearly 5,000 Canadian energy workers in AI and machine learning skills relevant to careers in wind, solar, geothermal, and hydrogen energy. The program will be delivered both online and in-person, tailored to meet the needs of mid-career workers, industry associations, and unions across the country.
In addition, nearly $19.7 million in funding has been allocated to Amii under the Canadian Sovereign AI Compute Strategy. Starting in 2025–26, this investment will expand access to advanced computing resources for researchers and clients, enabling the training and deployment of cutting-edge AI models. It will also help Canadian businesses develop and commercialize AI-enabled products and services, boosting productivity and competitiveness while creating new opportunities for students, entrepreneurs, and startups.
These combined investments are designed to strengthen Canada’s position as a global leader in artificial intelligence and clean energy. By focusing on both workforce training and research infrastructure, the government aims to build a more resilient economy, advance the transition to net-zero, and ensure Canadians are well-prepared for the jobs of tomorrow.
