Bringing Canada's AI research, safety and governance communities to the same table as government.
The Toronto AI Governance Institute (TAG Institute) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization. It hosts the TAG Summit, a private meeting of twenty to thirty leaders from across the country.
Mission
The Institute convenes Canada's leaders in artificial intelligence research, safety and governance with public officials to advance informed and nonpartisan discourse among their organizations, so that the country's approach to AI is guided by sound evidence and by the full range of expert opinion.
Vision
A Canada in which those who develop, study and govern artificial intelligence engage with one another early and regularly, and in which public policy reflects that shared understanding.
Guiding principles
- Nonpartisan
- The Institute does not support or oppose any political party or candidate, and works with governments of all political affiliations.
- Balanced
- Each Summit presents the range of credible positions on the questions before it, including contested matters such as the risks of advanced AI systems and the balance between innovation and regulation.
- Rigorous
- Discussion is grounded in evidence and led by recognized experts.
- Candid
- Proceedings follow the Chatham House Rule, so participants may speak openly. The substance of each meeting is shared through a published summary.
The TAG Summit
The Summit is the Institute's only program. It is a half-day, invitation-only meeting moderated by a recognized expert in AI governance, held in Toronto. The inaugural Summit is planned for spring 2027.
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Opening reception
An informal mixer at which participants are introduced to one another before the formal proceedings.
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Institutional presentations
Each participating institute presents its current work, priorities and principal governance questions, followed by brief moderated questions.
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Boardroom session
A full roundtable discussion among all participants, chaired by the moderator, examining the issues raised in the presentations.
- Participants
- Twenty to thirty, by invitation
- Length
- Half day
- Frequency
- Annually, then twice yearly as resources permit
- Conduct
- Chatham House Rule; no media present
- Afterwards
- Public summary within sixty days
- Language
- English, with French-language support as required
Board of directors
Coming soon.
Status and support
The Toronto AI Governance Institute is the operating name of TAG Institute for AI Governance, a not-for-profit corporation incorporated on October 21, 2026 under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act (Corporation No. 1832733-5). The Institute intends to apply to the Canada Revenue Agency for registration as a charity under the advancement of education.
The Institute welcomes support from organizations and individuals who share its commitment to informed, nonpartisan discussion of AI governance. To learn about supporting the inaugural Summit, please get in touch.
Gifts received before charitable registration cannot be receipted for tax purposes. Sponsors are acknowledged publicly but have no influence over agendas, speakers or summaries.
Contact
Write to us if you would like to take part in a Summit, support the Institute, or learn more about its work.
Or email us directly at info@taginstitute.ca.