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Canadian AI Safety Institute

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Founded Nov 2024 (1 year old)HQ: Ottawa, Canadaised-isde.canada.caWiki page →FactBase →

Canada's national AI safety institute, launched November 12, 2024. Budget: C$50 million over five years (part of C$2.4 billion 2024 federal AI investment). First Executive Director: Dr. Elissa Strome (appointed February 2025, formerly of CIFAR). Led by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), with NRC and CIFAR research partnership. Focuses on science of AI safety, positioned as technical body for testing/assurance.

Headcount
5–15
as of Jun 2025
Total Funding Raised
C$50 million
as of Nov 2024

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Financial
Headcount5–15
Funding ReceivedC$27 million
Total Funding RaisedC$50 million
Organization
Founded DateNov 2024
HeadquartersOttawa, Canada

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