The renewed partnership builds upon the initial UK-Canada Science of AI Safety Partnership established in May 2024 and the Growth and Innovation partnership from 2025. This collaboration leverages Canada’s AI research strengths with the UK’s expertise in AI testing and evaluation to better understand and address emerging AI risks.
This initiative represents a key step in recent bilateral actions to bolster global AI security. Following Prime Minister Burnham's commitment at the UN General Assembly last month to prioritise AI during the UK’s upcoming G20 Presidency, both nations are set to work with international partners to harness AI's potential for good while mitigating its risks.
Prime Minister Carney endorsed the Call for Control of Frontier AI Models at the UN General Assembly on September 21, while Minister Solomon convened a meeting of like-minded ministers on September 18 to foster international cooperation on AI safety.
As close allies, the UK and Canada are deepening their national security and existing collaborations to ensure the safe and responsible global adoption of AI. This renewed focus, an expansion of the 2024 agreement, will prioritise three key areas: AI security standards, enhanced information sharing, and expanded technical cooperation.
Firstly, the partnership will focus on developing interoperable AI security standards to promote broad adoption of best practices. Secondly, information-sharing arrangements, including through appropriate Five Eyes channels, will be enhanced to address AI security challenges and build domestic resilience. Thirdly, technical cooperation will be expanded through regular exchanges on frontier AI capabilities, risks, and evaluation methodologies, including exploring staff exchanges and coordinated evaluations.
