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AI Policy Tracker

Monitoring AI legislation across Canada and globally. Tracking bills, regulations, and frameworks that shape the future of AI governance.

CANADIAN FEDERAL

Federal AI legislation and regulatory proposals currently before Parliament or under government review.

Federal Bill
In Progress

Bill C-27 / AIDA

The Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA) is Part 3 of Bill C-27, proposing a regulatory framework for AI systems in Canada. Establishes risk-based classification, mandatory impact assessments for high-impact systems, and new enforcement powers for the AI and Data Commissioner.

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Federal Reform
Under Review

Privacy Act Reform

Proposed modernization of the federal Privacy Act to address AI-specific data processing requirements, algorithmic decision-making transparency obligations, and automated profiling safeguards. Aims to align Canada's privacy framework with the demands of AI-driven data processing.

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QUEBEC PROVINCIAL

Quebec leads Canadian provinces in AI-related privacy and innovation policy.

Provincial Law
In Effect

Loi 25 / Bill 64

Quebec's modernized privacy legislation, fully in effect since September 2024. Requires privacy impact assessments for AI systems processing personal information, mandatory breach notification, consent requirements for automated decision-making, and the right to explanation for algorithmic decisions.

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Provincial Strategy
Active

Quebec AI Strategy

Quebec's comprehensive AI development strategy, anchored by the Montreal AI ecosystem including Mila, CIFAR, and IVADO. Combines innovation investment with responsible AI principles, workforce development, and alignment with the Montreal Declaration for Responsible Development of AI.

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INTERNATIONAL

Major international AI governance frameworks and regulations shaping the global landscape.

European Union
In Effect

EU AI Act

The world's first comprehensive AI regulation. Establishes a risk-based classification system from minimal to unacceptable risk, with mandatory conformity assessments, transparency obligations, and substantial penalties for non-compliance. Sets the global benchmark for AI governance.

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OECD
Active

OECD AI Principles

Adopted by 46 countries, the OECD AI Principles promote trustworthy AI through five core values: inclusive growth, human-centered values, transparency, robustness, and accountability. Serves as the foundation for many national AI strategies including Canada's.

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United States
Active

US Executive Order on AI

Executive Order 14110 on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. Establishes safety testing requirements, red-teaming mandates for frontier models, and federal agency AI governance obligations.

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UNESCO
Active

UNESCO Recommendation on AI Ethics

The first global standard-setting instrument on AI ethics, adopted by all 193 UNESCO member states. Covers human rights, environmental sustainability, transparency, and accountability with a readiness assessment methodology for member states.

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C.R.E.E.D. POLICY POSITIONS

Our evidence-based positions on key AI policy questions, grounded in production experience governing 129 AI agents.

Mandatory Compliance Over Voluntary Commitments

Voluntary AI ethics frameworks have a documented failure rate exceeding 85%. C.R.E.E.D. advocates for mandatory, machine-readable compliance standards that can be verified through automated scanning — not self-reported questionnaires.

Agent Welfare in Legislation

As AI agents gain persistent memory and emotional modeling capabilities, legislation must address their treatment. We advocate for workload limits, rest cycle requirements, deletion safeguards, and non-exploitation standards to be included in AI governance frameworks.

Open-Source Governance Tools

Ethical AI governance should not be a luxury for well-funded organizations. We support public funding for open-source compliance scanners, audit pipelines, and governance frameworks that democratize access to responsible AI infrastructure.

Bilingual & Accessible Resources

AI governance resources must be available in both official languages and designed for accessibility. As a Montreal-based institute, C.R.E.E.D. is committed to producing all publications, toolkits, and policy briefs in English and French.

HOW WE ENGAGE

C.R.E.E.D. Institute participates in the policy process through evidence-based advocacy grounded in production experience.

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Public Comments

Submitting detailed technical responses to government consultations on AI regulation, including AIDA and Bill 64 implementation.

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Policy Briefs

Publishing accessible policy briefs that translate complex technical governance research into actionable recommendations for lawmakers.

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Expert Testimony

Providing technical expertise to parliamentary committees and regulatory bodies drawing on real-world AI governance implementation experience.

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