The Honourable Evan Solomon was appointed Canada’s first Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation in 2025. He also serves as Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) and is the Member of Parliament for Toronto Centre.
Solomon is no stranger to turning moments of profound change into opportunities to build a better future for Canadians. Before entering public life, he forged a dynamic career as both entrepreneur and journalist. He co-founded Shift magazine, a pioneering publication on technology and culture that captured the spirit of a digital generation. From there, he built a reputation as one of Canada’s most recognized journalists.
For more than two decades, Solomon was a trusted voice in Canadian media. As the acclaimed host of CTV’s Power Play and Question Period, and CBC’s Power & Politics, he earned a reputation for incisive analysis and fearless interviews. His work as a columnist for Maclean’s and The Globe and Mail, as well as his role as publisher of GZERO Media and senior executive at Eurasia Group, made him a fixture not just on Canadian airwaves but among global leaders seeking clarity amid complexity.
A bestselling author, Solomon has penned works including Fueling the Future and Feeding the Future. His contributions to Canadian public life have been recognized with the King Charles III Coronation Medal.
At what he has called a “hinge moment” for the country, Solomon returned to public service to help Canada seize the opportunities of artificial intelligence, quantum, and digital technologies—determined to build a trusted, sovereign digital future that delivers better services for Canadians.
Solomon is a proud graduate of McGill University, where he studied English literature and religious studies. He lives in Toronto with his wife and is the devoted father of two children.
