Canada's federal government is heavily utilizing AI with nearly 300 projects, including tax case predictions and improving hiring diversity.

There is a growing concern over transparency and accountability in AI implementations, with inadequacies in current regulations.

AI is widely integrated across various departments, impacting defense employment initiatives and immigration processing.

The use of AI raises privacy, security, and ethical issues, notably with facial recognition technology in law enforcement and border services.

Calls for better transparency and accountability measures are being made due to the opaque nature of AI systems' deployment and performance.

Federal funding of $2.4 billion is set to boost Canada's AI industry, indicating a shift towards an AI-focused economy.

The proposed Artificial Intelligence and Data Act is criticized for not sufficiently addressing the government's use of AI, sparking demands for public discussion and clarity.