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Canada AIDA (Bill C-27)

Canada's Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA) was proposed within Bill C-27, but the bill died on the order paper on 6 January 2025 when Parliament was prorogued. AIDA is not law; the government signalled in June 2025 that it will not return in its original form - only parts may survive in a new framework. Verify the latest position.

Approach: AIDA proposal lapsed - Bill C-27 died Jan 2025; no comprehensive AI law in force

Key points

+Focus on high-impact AI systems
+Risk-assessment, mitigation, and transparency duties
+Record-keeping and incident reporting
+Oversight via a proposed AI and Data Commissioner

Questions, answered

What is Canada's AIDA?

The Artificial Intelligence and Data Act, proposed within Bill C-27, would have regulated high-impact AI systems with risk-assessment, mitigation, transparency, and record-keeping duties. However, Bill C-27 died on the order paper in January 2025, so AIDA is not in force.

Is AIDA in force?

No. AIDA was part of Bill C-27, which died on the order paper on 6 January 2025 when Parliament was prorogued. It is not law. The government indicated in June 2025 that AIDA will not return as drafted; only parts may resurface in a future framework.

What is a high-impact AI system under AIDA?

AIDA centres obligations on AI systems likely to have a significant impact on individuals; the precise scope was to be set out in regulations.

AI regulation worldwide is evolving fast. This reflects the position as of June 2026 and is not legal advice - verify current law for your jurisdiction.

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