How Should Canada Handle AI? Senate Committee Wants Your Input
Official title: Examine and report on matters related to the impact of artificial intelligence in Canada
The Senate's Social Affairs, Science and Technology Committee is studying how artificial intelligence affects Canadians. They're hearing from experts, advocates, and the public about AI's impact on jobs, healthcare, education, and daily life. This is your chance to shape how Parliament thinks about AI regulation.
Why This Matters
AI is already changing how you apply for jobs, get medical diagnoses, and interact with government services. Worried about AI taking your job? Concerned about biased algorithms affecting your loan application? This Senate study could shape the rules that protect you—or don't.
What Could Change
The Senate committee will produce a report with recommendations to Parliament. This could lead to new AI regulations, worker protections, or requirements for transparency when AI makes decisions about you. The study feeds directly into the legislative process.
Key Issues
- How is AI affecting Canadian jobs and the economy?
- What safeguards are needed when AI makes decisions about people?
- How should Canada regulate AI development and use?
How to Participate
- Submit a written brief to the committee at soci@sen.parl.gc.ca. Briefs can share your experience with AI, concerns, or recommendations.
- Watch committee meetings live or review past testimony and transcripts to understand what's being discussed.
- Review briefs submitted by other Canadians and organizations to see what issues are being raised.