CIFAR

A Canadian-based global research organization convening extraordinary minds and leading the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy.

About Us

Year Founded:

1982

Geography:

North America

Address:

MaRS Centre, West Tower, 661 University Avenue, Suite 505, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Mission

To convene extraordinary minds across disciplines and borders to address the most important questions facing science and humanity. CIFAR leads the Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy, the world's first national AI strategy, supporting cutting-edge and responsible AI research, talent, and safety.

Impact

AI areas they serve

Areas of Focus

Pan-Canadian AI Strategy and AI Chairs program

Responsible AI research and policy

AI safety (Canadian AI Safety Institute research program)

Fundamental, cross-disciplinary scientific research

AI talent development and next-generation researchers

Knowledge mobilization and global collaboration

Upcoming Goals

Advance Canada’s AI research leadership and AI Chairs program

Strengthen AI safety and responsible-AI research (including CAISI)

Support the next phase of the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy

Foster global, cross-disciplinary research collaboration

Milestones

2017: Appointed by the Government of Canada to design and lead the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy, the world's first national AI strategy, establishing Amii, Mila, and the Vector Institute as national AI institutes

1982: Founded in Toronto to convene researchers across disciplines (its early AI program helped seed modern deep learning)

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