Every link below points to an official Canadian government or national-institute source. We keep this directory current so you can find funding, partners, and the rules that apply to you — fast.
Canada unveiled its renewed national AI strategy — “AI for All” — in June 2026, backed by more than $2.3 billion in federal investment.
The federal government's flagship AI strategy — priorities, investments, and programs for adoption, compute, talent, and safety.
ised-isde.canada.caCIFAR leads delivery of the national strategy, coordinating the three institutes, research chairs, and talent programs.
cifar.caCanada's interim guidelines for responsible development and management of advanced generative AI systems.
ised-isde.canada.caBackground on Canada's proposed AI law (part of former Bill C-27) and the government's evolving regulatory approach.
ised-isde.canada.caPrograms that help Canadian small and medium businesses adopt AI, access expertise, and bring innovations to market.
The Industrial Research Assistance Program offers advice, connections, and funding to help SMBs grow their innovation capacity.
nrc.canada.caThe National Research Council's technical advisory services specifically for businesses adopting artificial intelligence.
nrc.canada.caAn official tool to discover federal and provincial funding, grants, and programs your business may qualify for.
innovation.ised-isde.canada.caISED is the federal department behind most AI and innovation programs — the hub for new funding announcements.
ised-isde.canada.caCanada's three national AI institutes deliver research, talent, and direct AI-adoption support to industry — often subsidized for Canadian SMBs.
Ontario-based institute for machine learning research, talent development, and industry AI adoption programs.
vectorinstitute.aiQuebec AI institute offering applied machine-learning advisory services to eligible Canadian SMBs at reduced cost.
mila.quebecAlberta Machine Intelligence Institute — research, education, and hands-on AI-adoption coaching for businesses.
amii.caCanada's largest federal research organization, partnering with the institutes to expand AI capacity nationwide.
nrc.canada.caThe rules that govern how you can collect data and deploy AI in Canada — essential reading before any AI rollout.
The Privacy Commissioner's guidance hub on AI: principles, expectations, and recent investigations.
priv.gc.caCanada's private-sector privacy law governing how businesses collect, use, and share personal information.
priv.gc.caThe independent federal regulator for privacy — advice, complaints, and enforcement for Canadian organizations.
priv.gc.caTreasury Board rules for responsible automated and AI-driven decisions — a strong template for any organization.
tbs-sct.canada.caProvinces are advancing their own AI and digital programs. Start with these and ask us about supports in your region.
Ontario's principles and rules for responsible government AI use, plus the province's broader digital strategy.
ontario.caFederal funding delivered in Québec to support AI commercialization, adoption, and the Montréal AI ecosystem.
canada.caAlberta's technology and innovation programs, home to Amii and a growing AI sector.
alberta.caBC's responsible-use principles, generative-AI policy, and digital-government AI resources.
digital.gov.bc.ca