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Building Canada’s brightest AI future

A framework for scaling and sustaining AI

Canada has everything it takes to lead in artificial intelligence (AI). From labs to boardrooms, we’ve created a foundation of world-class research, talent pools, and public investment to drive AI innovation forward, and the pieces are in place for AI to power both profit and progress across the country.

But now, we’re at risk of stalling.

Realizing AI’s full potential requires more than a strong foundation. As productivity challenges threaten our economic momentum, the question isn’t whether AI will transform Canada’s future—it’s whether we’ll lead or be left behind.

The framework

Decisions surrounding AI are among the most consequential that Canadian leaders are making. Our latest report cuts through the complexity of Canada’s AI challenges with a clear framework for action and a vision to catalyze growth.

Built around three imperatives, our framework helps leaders drive innovation that sticks, scales, and delivers lasting value:

  • Define ambition with a relentless focus on value creation: Leaders must set clear, bold, and strategic goals that align AI initiatives to what matters most for their people, clients, and communities.
  • Build trust by cultivating responsible AI, supporting AI literacy, and fostering human–AI synergy: As organizations scale AI solutions, leaders must establish strong governance, empower their people to invest in AI fluency, and create environments where humans and AI complement each other to build trust across the board.
  • Commit to AI for good by embracing equitable, sustainable AI: Leaders must work together to advance AI technologies that serve everyone equitably and sustainably while considering potential and/or unintended impacts.

The world isn’t waiting. Neither should we.

Right now, Canada has an enviable advantage. But in the global race to harness AI, standing still means falling behind. Our framework gives leaders the roadmap they need—now, leaders across sectors must work together to drive Canadian innovation forward and build a better future for all.

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