Israel pitches high-tech trade, safer AI to Canada amid diplomatic tensions

Israel is actively seeking to strengthen technological ties with Canada, presenting itself as a partner offering advanced solutions and safer artificial intelligence, even as bilateral relations face significant strain over the wars in the Middle East.

Israeli Ambassador Iddo Moed told The Canadian Press that both Canada and Israel are keen on exporting technology, exploring new markets, and addressing global challenges. He acknowledged that the relationship is at a low point, with Canada accusing Israel of violating international law and Israel arguing that Ottawa's actions undermine peace prospects.

Despite these diplomatic tensions, Moed believes the Canadian government, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, retains an interest in collaborating on artificial intelligence. Potential areas of cooperation include joint efforts by companies to enhance cybersecurity defenses and the application of Israeli tech firms' expertise in managing urban traffic flow through data analysis.

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Canada and Israel are both countries that are very much looking to export technologies, to open new markets and to solve problems that also exist elsewhere.

Furthermore, Israel aims to partner with Canada on its innovative "hospital-at-home" concept, which utilizes wearable devices and video calls for remote patient monitoring. Israeli companies have successfully piloted these projects in Europe and the U.S. and are eager to replicate this model in Canadian provinces.

Moed emphasized that Israel's tech sector aligns with Canada's focus on economic productivity, noting a shared "culture of innovation." He highlighted Israel's strength in translating research into commercially viable startups and sees potential for Israeli innovation to benefit from Canada's larger market access to the U.S.

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Many times, Israelis are leading in finding quick solutions for significant problems.