Virtual

AI Funding in Canada

23 September, 2026

9AM – 10AM PT / 12PM – 1PM ET

Virtual Event on Zoom

Registration deadline

September 22, 2026

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What CEOs Need to Know About the Federal AI Strategy

Canada is making significant investments in artificial intelligence, creating new opportunities for organizations that are ready to adopt AI strategically. But understanding how the federal AI strategy translates into funding, and how to position your organization for success, can be challenging.

Join MacKay CEO Forums for an exclusive virtual briefing with Nicholas Ning, CEO of Farpoint Technologies, whose team worked directly with the Government of Canada on the development of the national AI strategy. Drawing on this firsthand experience, Nicholas will share practical insights into what business leaders should know as new AI funding programs emerge.

In this session, you’ll learn:

  • An inside look at Canada’s Federal AI Strategy and what it means for Canadian organizations
  • How AI funding and grant programs are expected to be rolled out
  • Practical steps organizations can take now to prepare for future AI funding opportunities
  • Best practices for building stronger AI funding applications
  • Why measuring AI return on investment is becoming increasingly important, including an introduction to Farpoint’s AI ROI dashboard technology

Whether your organization is exploring AI for the first time or already investing in AI initiatives, this session will provide valuable context on Canada’s AI landscape and help you prepare for what’s ahead.

Who should attend?

CEOs, presidents, executives, and senior leaders who want to understand Canada’s AI strategy, emerging funding opportunities, and how to position their organizations to maximize the impact of their AI investments.

About the Speaker

Nicholas Ning is the CEO of Farpoint Technologies, an AI strategy and technology company that helps organizations successfully implement artificial intelligence and measure business outcomes. Farpoint worked alongside the Government of Canada in developing the Federal AI Strategy, giving Nicholas a unique insider’s perspective on the country’s AI priorities, funding direction, and the evolving expectations for organizations seeking to leverage AI effectively.

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