Evan Solomon
LiberalToronto Centre
28 stances tracked · 2 shifts
ChatGPT warnings issued before Tumbler Ridge shooting
Moderate shift
Previously
→Solomon demands that online platforms implement robust safety protocols and escalation practices, and expects OpenAI to explain how it decides to notify law enforcement, expressing distress that concerning online activity was not reported to police in a timely manner.
Now
Solomon demands stronger safeguards and cooperation between AI firms and law enforcement: he’s asking OpenAI to establish direct RCMP contact, retroactively apply new safety standards, review flagged cases, and have the Canadian AI Safety Institute examine models and advise his office.
NewsMar 4, 20264 entries
Calls for OpenAI accountability after Tumbler Ridge shooting
Minor shift
Previously
→Evan Solomon said the government expects OpenAI to produce 'hard proposals' and 'concrete action' to improve AI safety following a mass shooting; he expressed disappointment the company lacked specifics and said 'all options' are on the table for government response.
Now
Solomon says OpenAI's commitments after the Tumbler Ridge shooting are insufficient; he demands a detailed implementation plan for law-enforcement referral protocols, clearer human-review decision processes and stronger platform safeguards to better address credible warnings of violence.
NewsFeb 27, 20266 entries
New measures to curb Grok sexual deepfakes
Evan Solomon advocates updating the Criminal Code to address deepfake sexual abuse, supporting amendments to criminalize such conduct and ensure perpetrators are held accountable in order to keep Canadians safe.
NewsJan 13, 2026
Canada responds to sexualized AI images on X and Grok
Evan Solomon, as A.I. Minister, ruled out an outright ban of the social platform X as Canada’s response to AI-generated non-consensual sexual images, stating publicly that Canada is not considering a ban of X.
NewsJan 11, 2026
MPs condemn Ottawa hate stabbing of Jewish woman
As a signatory to a Liberal MPs' statement, Evan Solomon supports quickly bringing forward Criminal Code changes to prevent unlawful fear and intimidation outside places of worship, schools and community centres, endorsing measures to protect Jewish communities from targeted harassment.
NewsSep 2, 2025
Repeal of certain mandatory minimum sentences and reduced maximums to expand judicial discretion
Voting Yea means supporting reforms to reduce mandatory minimums and increase judicial discretion in sentencing, aiming to make punishments more proportionate and flexible.
VoteJun 20, 2025
Criminal Code changes to offence definitions, penalties and sentencing rules
Voting Yea means supporting the set of statutory changes to modernize and recalibrate offences and sentencing provisions in the Criminal Code.
VoteJun 20, 2025
Expanded use of conditional sentences by removing legal eligibility bars
Voting Yea means supporting expanded use of alternative, community-based sentences and reducing reliance on incarceration for certain offences.
VoteJun 20, 2025
Police diversion for simple drug possession: warnings, no charges, and program referrals
Voting Yea means supporting moves away from criminalization for simple possession toward diversion and non-punitive responses focused on health and social supports.
VoteJun 20, 2025
Treat problematic substance use as a health and social issue; support evidence-based, rights-respecting, stigma-reducing care
Voting Yea means endorsing a harm-reduction, public-health approach to substance use and supporting policies that reduce criminalization and stigma.
VoteJun 20, 2025