AI Regulation In Canada ‎–‎ What's Happening Now?

Global authorities continue to grapple with AI regulation. Here in Canada, we continue to monitor the progress of Bill C-27. As previously discussed here and here, Bill C-27, the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022 (the "DCIA") is Canada's second attempt towards the long-awaited reform of privacy law. Several months after the House finally agreed to move the Bill to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology, the Committee had its first meeting on September 26, 2023.

After the meeting, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, M.P‎, on behalf of the government, wrote to the Chair of the Standing Committee proposing amendments to the DCIA, including amendments to the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act ("AIDA") and the Consumer Privacy Protection Act. The letter sets out generally proposed amendments but not the specific text of the amendments.