Ontario Artificial Intelligence, Talent and Innovation Strategy Act, 2025
Sponsored by Rob Cerjanec LIB
44th Parliament, Session 1
About this Bill
TL;DR
- • Creates a government strategy for AI talent, research, and industry
- • Covers education investment, business support, and public sector AI use
- • Largely aspirational — contains no binding funding commitments
- • Signals Ontario's intent to compete globally in the AI economy
Establishes a legislative mandate for Ontario to develop and implement an artificial intelligence talent and innovation strategy, covering investment in post-secondary AI education, support for AI-focused businesses, and frameworks for public sector adoption of AI tools.
Critics note that the bill is largely aspirational and lacks concrete funding commitments, binding targets, or accountability mechanisms for measuring outcomes. Supporters argue it signals political commitment to positioning Ontario as a leading jurisdiction in the AI economy and provides a basis for future investment.
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An Act to establish an artificial intelligence, talent and innovation strategy for Ontario.
Legislative Progress
First Reading
First Reading
Oct 27, 2025
Second Reading
Second Reading
Nov 24, 2025
Committee
Committee
Nov 24, 2025
Report Stage
Report Stage
Nov 24, 2025
Third Reading
Third Reading
Royal Assent
Royal Assent