🇨🇦 Canada AI Laws & Compliance

Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA)

Status: Passed 2024, coming into force gradually through 2025-2026.

What it covers: AI systems that pose risks to health, safety, or human rights.

For businesses: You need impact assessments for high-risk AI and must report certain incidents.

Official ISED page →

Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)

Still applies: All AI tools handling Canadian personal data must follow PIPEDA.

Key point: Get consent before processing personal info with AI.

Privacy Commissioner guidance →