Politics
UK and Canada hold first bilateral meeting on AI risks and defence
September 17, 2026 at 04:32 AM
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2 reports · 1 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 2 hours
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have held their first bilateral meeting in Liverpool, agreeing to cooperate on AI safety and defence.
- Burnham and Carney agreed governments and the tech sector must partner to ensure online safety and counter AI risks.
- Canada submitted a formal application to join the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force, a rapid-response alliance of ten NATO members.
- Burnham's office said AI policy decisions must be "grounded in evidence rather than speculation," adding that existing regulatory frameworks may not remain sufficient.
- Canada's Artificial Intelligence and Data Act lapsed when parliament was prorogued in January 2025.