Canada Signals Regulation Over OpenAI Police Notification

OTTAWA — Two federal ministers said Feb. 25, 2026 that Ottawa may act to improve online safety related to artificial intelligence after reports that OpenAI did not warn police about Tumbler Ridge shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar. Following a meeting with OpenAI, Minister Evan Solomon said officials expressed "disappointment" and indicated "all options" for regulating chatbots are on the table, while Justice Minister Sean Fraser said the government aims to identify steps to better protect Canadians.