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Osmar Zaiane, Professor with the Department of Computing Science, whose research interests include the application of machine learning in healthcare, engineering, and education, as well as social network analysis, natural language processing, and robotics. Photo supplied.

Each year, the presents its prestigious to an individual whose career has profoundly shaped the field of Artificial Intelligence in Canada. This award recognizes not only sustained academic excellence but also enduring leadership, mentorship, and service to the Canadian AI community.

This year's award recipient is , whose dedication continues to shape the future of AI in Canada. The award was announced at the annual in Calgary this May.

Past recipients include AI pioneers such as , Yoshua Bengio, and Geoff Hinton, each contributing foundational research in machine learning and inspiring generations of scientists.

The award reflects a lifetime of contributions that have advanced knowledge, supported students and colleagues, and strengthened Canada’s role as a global AI leader.