In the photo from left to right: Ms. Céline Haytayan, Member of the National Assembly for Laval-des-Rapides and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister, portfolios of Artificial Intelligence, the Quantum Sector, Science and Innovation, Ms. Chantal Rouleau, Minister Responsible for Social Solidarity and Community Action and Minister Responsible for the Metropolis and the Montréal Region, Mr. Jean Boulet, Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, Ms. Valérie Pisano, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mila, Mr. Hugo Larochelle, Scientific Director of Mila, Mr. Yoshua Bengio, Founder and Scientific Advisor of Mila
MONTREAL, February 27, 2026 - Mila is proud to have welcomed Mr. Jean Boulet, Quebec Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, Ms. Chantal Rouleau, Minister Responsible for Social Solidarity and Community Action and Minister Responsible for the Metropolis and the Montréal Region, as well as Ms. Céline Haytayan, Member of the National Assembly for Laval-des-Rapides and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister, portfolios of Artificial Intelligence, the Quantum Sector, Science and Innovation, on the occasion of the announcement of $36 million in support for Mila, which will serve to strengthen its network of university excellence in AI, as well as the training and attraction of talent.
Thanks to this support, Mila can continue its activities aimed at accelerating investment and the adoption of AI innovations in business, while consolidating Quebec's role as a leader in the ethical and responsible development of this technology. This support helps strengthen Mila's capacity to multiply concrete collaborations and to showcase Quebec expertise, both here and internationally.
By investing in AI research and training, a cross-cutting field, the government is helping to support the growth of strategic sectors such as aerospace, life sciences, quantum, and security and defence, by building on a skilled workforce and strong bridges between academia and the business world.
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"In Quebec, we want to stimulate university research, the training of talent and the use of a skilled workforce in AI. This is essential to create wealth and maintain our global competitiveness in this highly competitive sector. By supporting Mila, we are taking one more step toward achieving these objectives, and ensuring that the results of Quebec research are leveraged to develop the potential of AI in an ethical and responsible manner."
Jean Boulet, Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, Minister of Labour, Minister Responsible for Maritime Strategy and Minister Responsible for the Mauricie Region
"Mila is not only a research institute, but a gathering place that reflects the great synergy around AI in our metropolis and throughout Quebec. We are therefore proud to support it in its activities, which will help consolidate our network of university excellence and train an engaged next generation in the field of AI, so that the entire Quebec economy will emerge stronger in the long term."
Céline Haytayan, Member of the National Assembly for Laval-des-Rapides and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy (portfolios of Artificial Intelligence, the Quantum Sector, Science and Innovation)
"The Quebec AI ecosystem is dynamic and high-performing, and our metropolis ranks among the leading centres of expertise in this field, with the highest concentration of researchers in the world. Mila is a key player in this ecosystem, and we are pleased to support it in its initiatives to strengthen our reputation for research excellence internationally and attract even more talent here, at home."
Chantal Rouleau, Minister Responsible for Social Solidarity and Community Action and Minister Responsible for the Metropolis and the Montréal Region
"With its support, the Quebec government strengthens our capacity to develop artificial intelligence here in Quebec, for the benefit of our economic and social priorities. At Mila, we accelerate the transition from cutting-edge research to impact by multiplying collaborations that equip our businesses and attract the best global talent. By placing people and ethics at the heart of our priorities, we make responsible AI a unique competitive advantage, capable of driving our economy while ensuring a technological development that distinguishes itself globally."
Valérie Pisano, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mila – Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute
