Policy
Legislation
Canadian federal bills and acts related to artificial intelligence. Each entry tracks the bill's lifecycle — from introduction through readings, committee study, and royal assent (or death on the order paper).
Reports
Research reports and analytical summaries published by think tanks, government agencies, and advisory bodies. These documents examine AI risks, policy options, and strategic considerations for Canada.
AI and National Security: Scenarios Workshop Summary Report
Summary report from the AI National Security Scenarios Workshop co-hosted by the Global AI Risks Initiative at CIGI and the Privy Council Office of Canada. Contains policy recommendations intended to stimulate discussion among policy makers and the broader public on national security implications of next-generation AI systems. The report covers five possible future AI scenarios (to 2030), an executive summary of key messages drawn from workshop discussions and background literature, and an appendix summarizing key points from the workshop discussion.
Published: February 6, 2026
Engagements on Canada's next AI Strategy: Summary of inputs
Synthesizes feedback from Canada's largest public consultation on AI policy. The report draws on over 11,300 responses from a 30-day online consultation (October 1–31, 2025), 28 thematic reports from the AI Strategy Task Force, and nearly 300 supplementary policy submissions from businesses, government organizations, and NGOs. Eight priority areas emerged: talent attraction and retention, industry and government AI adoption, commercialization, scaling domestic champions, building public trust, education and skills development, infrastructure sovereignty, and cybersecurity. ISED used these inputs to inform a renewed national AI strategy expected in 2026.
Published: February 5, 2026
Policy Documents
Voluntary codes of conduct, frameworks, and guidelines issued by government or industry bodies. These set expectations for responsible AI development and deployment without carrying the force of law.
Voluntary Code of Conduct on the Responsible Development and Management of Advanced Generative AI Systems
The commitment instrument that Canadian organizations voluntarily sign to adopt the six outcomes defined in the Canadian Guardrails for Generative AI Code of Practice. Launched September 27, 2023 by Minister François-Philippe Champagne as an interim measure while AIDA was before Parliament. Following AIDA's death on prorogation in January 2025, the code remains the primary federal mechanism for AI accountability. As of March 2025, 51 organizations have signed, including CIBC, Cohere, IBM, CGI, Mila, Vector Institute, Mastercard, and Salesforce.
Published: September 27, 2023
Canadian Guardrails for Generative AI – Code of Practice
The substantive principles framework underlying Canada's voluntary approach to generative AI governance. Defines six outcomes that developers and deployers of advanced generative AI systems should achieve: Safety, Fairness and Equity, Transparency, Human Oversight and Monitoring, Validity and Robustness, and Accountability. Developed as an interim measure ahead of binding regulation under AIDA; following AIDA's death on prorogation in January 2025, the code remains the primary federal framework for AI governance.
Published: August 16, 2023
Government Programs
Ongoing federal programs and national strategies related to artificial intelligence. These represent long-term government commitments and investments rather than one-off publications.