Canada and Spain sign AI cooperation agreement

Canada and Spain have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation on AI development, adoption, and digital innovation.

The agreement was signed in Toronto by Canada’s Minister of AI and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon and Spanish Deputy Prime Minister Carlos Cuerpo during a visit by King Felipe VI of Spain.

The memorandum establishes a framework for cooperation on AI technologies, computing capacity, and collaboration between governments, industry, and other stakeholders. According to both governments, the partnership aims to support innovation, investment, and economic growth linked to AI technologies.

Discussions during the visit focused on innovation ecosystems, AI adoption by businesses, and opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Participants also discussed the role of public policy and private-sector cooperation in supporting trustworthy AI and technology deployment.

Solomon said: ‘Today’s engagement with Spain reflects the importance of trusted international partnerships in shaping how artificial intelligence develops in a safe and responsible way. By working together, we can better align innovation with shared values, strengthen research ties and ensure AI delivers long-term economic opportunity and tangible benefits for both countries.’

Cuerpo said: ‘This agreement opens a new chapter in the relationship between Spain and Canada. Artificial intelligence is one of the forces that will shape competitiveness and economic sovereignty in the decades ahead, and two democracies such as ours have a responsibility to lead together, building a model of technological cooperation grounded in trust, security and shared benefit.’

The agreement reflects broader international efforts to strengthen cooperation on AI governance, research, and economic development.

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