AI laws in Canada: what applies in 2026
Canada has no federal AI act. Here is what the new deepfake offence, the bills before Parliament and Ontario and Quebec rules require.
AI laws in Canada
Every AI law and rule we track in Canada: where it stands, when it takes effect and what it means for you.
| Law | Where | Status | Key date | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protecting Victims Act | CA Canada | In force | In force since | |
| Safe Social Media Act | CA Canada | Proposed | — | |
| Bill C-36 (privacy) | CA Canada | Proposed | — | |
| AI in job postings | CA-ON Ontario, CA | In force | In force since | |
| Law 25 (automated decisions) | CA-QC Quebec, CA | In force | In force since |
Showing 5 of 5 laws
2023
- CA-QC Law 25 (automated decisions) — Automated-decision notice duty in force
2025
- CA Bill C-36 (privacy) — AIDA (Bill C-27) lapses on prorogation
2026
- CA-ON AI in job postings — Applies to publicly advertised job postings
- CA Safe Social Media Act — Introduced in the House of Commons
- CA Bill C-36 (privacy) — Bill C-36 introduced
- CA Protecting Victims Act — Royal Assent
- CA Protecting Victims Act — Most provisions in force
- CA Safe Social Media Act — Passes second reading; sent to Canadian Heritage committee