Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (Bill C-27)
Canada's proposed federal AI statute establishing obligations for high-impact AI. It lapsed when Parliament was prorogued in early 2025; Canada currently relies on voluntary codes and existing law.
Overview
Canada's proposed federal AI statute establishing obligations for high-impact AI. It lapsed when Parliament was prorogued in early 2025; Canada currently relies on voluntary codes and existing law.
Key dates
- Jun 16, 2022Introduced as part of Bill C-27
- Jan 2025Died on the Order Paper when Parliament was prorogued
Risk areas addressed
Who it applies to
Would have applied to businesses designing, developing or making available 'high-impact' AI systems in the course of international/interprovincial trade.
Penalties & enforcement
Proposed administrative monetary penalties and offences (not in force).
Enforced by: Proposed AI and Data Commissioner (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada)
Whatever your exposure to Canada AIDA, the practical work is the same: inventory the AI systems in scope, map them to concrete obligations, and keep the evidence to show it. A structured AI governance programme — risk assessments, documentation and continuous monitoring — turns a moving regulatory target into a repeatable process.