MP who helps shape AI, auto policy owns Palantir, Tesla stock

A Canadian MP who helps shape artificial intelligence and auto policy owns stock in Palantir and Tesla, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest even if the holdings do not violate ethics rules.

Politics /tag/politics MP who helps shape AI, auto policy owns Palantir, Tesla stock Critic says ownership is a “big problem” even if it doesn’t violate ethics rules 11 Jun 2026 • 4 min read Copied to clipboard Zak Vescera /staff/zak-vescera Zak is a Vancouver-based reporter focusing on white-collar crime in British Columbia. He previously reported for The Tyee and The Saskatoon StarPhoenix. Democracy needs you. Subscribe today to support independent Canadian journalism. Dig Deeper Our databases turn public records into public power. Dig in to find the real story on lobbying, donations, contracts, access to information releases and more. Search