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François-Philippe Champagne

François-Philippe Champagne is a Canadian politician who worked on federal AI policy while serving as minister of innovation, science and industry. He was elected to Parliament in 2015 and took that cabinet post in 2021. In 2022 he introduced Bill C-27, which included the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act, and in November 2024 he announced the launch of the Canadian Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute in Montreal. He is Minister of Finance and National Revenue.

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Timeline

  1. 1970

    Studying law in Montreal

    He is born in Greenfield Park, Quebec, in 1970. He later studies law at the Université de Montréal.

  2. 2008–2009

    Amec and a Young Global Leader

    He joins Amec as director of strategic development in 2008. The World Economic Forum names him a Young Global Leader in 2009.

  3. 2015

    Elected for Saint-Maurice—Champlain

    He is elected to Canada's House of Commons as a Liberal MP in the 2015 election, for Saint-Maurice—Champlain.

  4. 2017–2019

    Trade, infrastructure and foreign affairs

    In 2017 he becomes minister of international trade, and in 2018 he takes on infrastructure and communities. In November 2019 he becomes minister of foreign affairs.

  5. 2021

    Innovation, science and industry

    In 2021 he becomes minister of innovation, science and industry.

  6. June 2022

    The Artificial Intelligence and Data Act

    In June 2022 he introduces Bill C-27 with David Lametti. The bill includes the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act, which is meant to protect Canadians from harm and bias in high-impact AI systems.

  7. November 2024

    A national AI safety institute

    In November 2024 he announces the launch of the Canadian Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute in Montreal.

  8. Since 2025

    Finance and national revenue

    In March 2025 he takes the finance post under Prime Minister Mark Carney. He is Minister of Finance and National Revenue.

Sources and credits

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  1. François-Philippe Champagne - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org. Checked 14 October 2026.
  2. François-Philippe Champagne | The Canadian Encyclopedia thecanadianencyclopedia.ca. Checked 14 October 2026.
  3. Federal government introduces new legislation aimed at governing privacy, AI | BetaKit betakit.com. Checked 14 October 2026.
  4. Mila Hosts Launch Event for the Canadian Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute | Mila mila.quebec. Checked 14 October 2026.
  5. The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne - Member of Parliament - Members of Parliament - House of Commons of Canada ourcommons.ca. Checked 14 October 2026.