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AI in Canada
What governments are announcing, the public money on offer, the rules that apply and the day's news, in one place. Updated through the day.
The news
See allWhat Canadian and international outlets report about AI in Canada. Every headline links to its publisher.
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AI Ministry
See allMinister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation
No recent releases.
AI funding in Canada
See all6 open or ongoing programs, each checked against its official page. The official page is the authority.
Accepting applications
Mitacs AI Advantage
Mitacs, funded by the Government of Canada
Co-funded AI work placements in two streams: ADOPT (from AI readiness to a working implementation) and AI+X (applied AI research in your sector). Part of a federal plan for 10,000 placements over five years.
Official pageLast checked 2026-10-06
Ongoing program
NRC IRAP (Industrial Research Assistance Program)
National Research Council of Canada
Advice from an industrial technology advisor and possible funding for innovation projects — including AI projects. IRAP's AI Assist initiative also funds short AI advisory engagements for SMEs through partner organizations.
Official pageLast checked 2026-10-06
Intake varies by region
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII)
Canada's regional development agencies (FedDev Ontario, FedNor, CED Québec, ACOA, PrairiesCan, PacifiCan, CanNor)
Funding for AI productization and commercialization, and for AI adoption. Budget 2024 set aside $200 million; the 2026 national AI strategy adds more through the same agencies.
Official pageLast checked 2026-10-06
Closed — watch for next intake
AI Compute Access Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Two-thirds of eligible costs for Canadian cloud AI compute (half for non-Canadian), on projects worth $100,000 to $5 million over up to three years.
Official pageLast checked 2026-10-06
Ongoing program
SR&ED tax incentive
Canada Revenue Agency
Tax credits and refunds on eligible R&D spending.
Official pageLast checked 2026-10-06
Ongoing program
Scale AI Acceleration
Scale AI, Canada's AI Global Innovation Cluster
Funded coaching, mentorship and commercialization support. Start-ups don't apply directly — join one of the partner programs.
Official pageLast checked 2026-10-06
What governments are saying
See allOfficial releases about AI, by level of government. Headline and link only; the full text is on the official site.
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Guides for Canada
Plain, sourced answers to the questions Canadians ask most.
Workers, job seekers and employers
AI and jobs in Canada: what's changing and what you can do
Which Canadian jobs AI is changing, what the research says, your rights at work, AI in hiring, and a 90-day plan to keep your skills ahead.
Everyone, and businesses using AI
AI and privacy in Canada: how to protect your personal information
Where your data goes when you use AI, the Canadian and Québec laws that protect you (PIPEDA, Law 25), your rights, and the settings to change today.
Owners and managers of small businesses
AI for small business in Canada: a practical guide
Where AI saves a small business time first, what it costs, a 30-day plan, a one-page AI policy, and the Canadian rules on privacy, French and advertising.
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The Canadian AI Brief
Once a week: what changed in AI, what it means for Canada, and where each fact comes from. Sources named, AI-assisted work labelled.