Overview

• A Leger online survey of 1,518 Canadians conducted Aug. 22–25 found 85% want governments to regulate AI, with 57% strongly agreeing.
• Reported use of AI tools has climbed 10 points since March to 57%, even as 78% see a threat to human jobs and 46% worry about cognitive decline.
• Canada’s AI minister, Evan Solomon, has said regulation will receive less emphasis as the federal approach focuses more on adoption and investment.
• Solomon’s office told Global News the government remains committed to responsible use, citing investments and work with the AI Safety Institute, with more details expected when Parliament resumes in September.
• Bill C-27, which targeted “high‑impact” systems, did not pass before the election and its future is unclear, and the online poll carries no traditional margin of error per industry guidance.