Ottawa, led by Treasury Board President Anita Anand, is creating a new AI strategy to enhance government efficiency and services.

The plan includes automating routine tasks, improving stakeholder interactions, and prioritizing privacy laws and ethical considerations.

Public servants will receive retraining, and top tech talent will be recruited to support the initiative.

The strategy, set for launch in early 2025, will prioritize public trust and responsible AI adoption.

Discussions with experts are ongoing, focusing on expanding AI use for satellite imagery analysis and forecasting.

The Canadian government will not use AI for confidential purposes such as containing cabinet confidences.

Private organizations have agreed to adopt a code of conduct for AI to address biases and potential harms, setting an example for the private sector.