EU Won’t ‘Lecture’ Canada as It Pushes Ahead With Tech, AI Regulation: Commissioner

EU Won’t ‘Lecture’ Canada as It Pushes Ahead With Tech, AI Regulation: Commissioner
European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice and the Rule of Law Michael McGrath arrives for the weekly EU College of Commissioners meeting at EU headquarters in Brussels on May 21, 2025. AP Photo/Omar Havana
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The European Union’s democracy commissioner said he won’t “lecture” Canada or any other country as the EU pushes ahead on regulating tech platforms and artificial intelligence.

Michael McGrath, the EU commissioner for democracy, justice, the rule of law and consumer protection, is visiting Canada as the Liberal government pursues an AI policy that puts less emphasis on regulation and more on adoption.