Government of Canada AIDA Companion Document

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This archived official document explains Canada's AIDA regulatory framework for AI; it is a key reference for understanding national AI governance approaches, though its archived status suggests subsequent legislative developments have superseded this version.

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Summary

This is the official Government of Canada companion document explaining the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA), introduced as part of Bill C-27 in June 2022. It outlines the proposed regulatory framework for high-impact AI systems, covering harm categories, regulated activities, oversight mechanisms, and criminal prohibitions. The document represents Canada's first national AI regulatory framework aimed at responsible AI adoption.

Key Points

•AIDA was tabled in June 2022 as part of Bill C-27 (Digital Charter Implementation Act), representing Canada's first comprehensive AI regulatory framework.
•The framework focuses on 'high-impact AI systems' and addresses individual harms, collective harms, and biased outputs.
•Establishes regulated activities, oversight and enforcement mechanisms, and criminal prohibitions for harmful AI use.
•Canada explicitly aligns its approach with international partners including the EU, UK, and US to ensure cross-border coordination.
•The document is now archived, indicating AIDA's legislative journey has moved beyond this consultation/explanation phase.

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# The Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA) – Companion document

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## Table of contents

- [Introduction](https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovation-better-canada/en/artificial-intelligence-and-data-act-aida-companion-document#s1)
  - [Canada and the global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape](https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovation-better-canada/en/artificial-intelligence-and-data-act-aida-companion-document#s2)
  - [Why now is the time for a responsible AI framework in Canada](https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovation-better-canada/en/artificial-intelligence-and-data-act-aida-companion-document#s3)
  - [Canada's approach and consultation timeline](https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovation-better-canada/en/artificial-intelligence-and-data-act-aida-companion-document#s4)
- [How the Artificial Intelligence and Data act will work](https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovation-better-canada/en/artificial-intelligence-and-data-act-aida-companion-document#s5)
  - [High-impact AI systems: considerations and systems of interest](https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovation-better-canada/en/artificial-intelligence-and-data-act-aida-companion-document#s6)
  - [Individual harms, collective harms, and biased output](https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovation-better-canada/en/artificial-intelligence-and-data-act-aida-companion-document#s7)
  - [Regulated activities](https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovation-better-canada/en/artificial-intelligence-and-data-act-aida-companion-document#s8)
  - [Oversight and enforcement](https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovation-better-canada/en/artificial-intelligence-and-data-act-aida-companion-document#s9)
  - [Criminal prohibitions](https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovation-better-canada/en/artificial-intelligence-and-data-act-aida-companion-document#s10)
- [The path ahead](https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovation-better-canada/en/artificial-intelligence-and-data-act-aida-companion-document#s11)

## Introduction

Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are poised to have a significant impact on the lives of Canadians and the operations of Canadian businesses. In June 2022, the Government of Canada tabled the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA) as part of Bill C-27, the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022. The AIDA represents an important milestone in implementing the Digital Charter and ensuring that Canadians can trust the digital technologies that they use every day. The design, 

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