Toronto-based Seneca Polytechnic is taking its artificial intelligence (AI) tech out of the classroom and straight into Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) boot camps.
The school recently signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Military Personnel Generation Training Group (MPGTG) at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Bordem, giving the military access to Seneca’s in-house AI tools.
This means the same platforms used by students and staff will now help train serving CAF members and incoming recruits.
Col. Melissa Ramessar, commander of MPGTG and CFB Borden, signed the deal with Seneca President David Agnew, flanked by senior leaders from both sides.
“MPGTG plays a vital role in training and educating members of the CAF for frontline occupations,” Agnew stated.
“We are delighted to have a role in this essential work for our national security and sharing our expertise in AI.”
‘Future-Focused’ Force
CAF leadership recently toured Seneca’s campuses for live demos of its AI solutions.
Officials highlighted how these tools could enhance training, boost readiness, and support adaptive coaching in response to shifting tactical conditions.
“This memorandum of cooperation strengthens MPGTG’s ability to enhance our training as we prepare for significant growth in the years ahead,” said Maj. John Wyville, officer of the Canadian Forces Training Development Centre.
“Partnering with Seneca Polytechnic allows us to leverage leading academic and technological expertise to ensure our military personnel receive the most relevant, adaptive, and future-focused training possible.”
Seneca’s military project builds on its recent AI initiatives, including an expanded partnership with Microsoft and the launch of the Master of Artificial Intelligence Design and Development.
