AI Strategy for the Federal Public Service 2025-2027
The AI Strategy for the Federal Public Service 2025-2027 establishes a comprehensive framework to guide the responsible, secure, and accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence across Canadian federal departments and agencies. It focuses on four key priority areas: central AI capacity, policy and governance, talent and training, and engagement and transparency. The strategy aims to improve public service efficiency and service delivery while upholding human rights, public trust, and national security.
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Who issued it
Who it governs
This strategy is for federal public servants, IT leaders, and government organizations looking to adopt AI responsibly and effectively.
What the document contains
The document addresses the strategic adoption of AI within the Canadian federal public service, outlining governance structures, AI capacity building, risk management, data readiness, procurement updates, talent strategies, training plans, and public engagement mechanisms.
It does not apply to organizations outside the federal government, nor does it provide binding regulatory rules for private sector entities or detailed technical software specifications.
- The strategy sets a two-year roadmap (2025-2027) for the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence within the Canadian federal public service.
- Four priority areas guide the strategy: central AI capacity, policy and governance, talent and training, and engagement and transparency.
- The Government of Canada plans to establish an AI Centre of Expertise to support project implementation, share knowledge, and develop scalable solutions.
- Federal organizations are expected to identify high-value use cases, ensure secure infrastructure, and provide employees with access to approved AI tools and training.
- The strategy emphasizes robust risk management, human oversight, transparency through a public register of AI systems, and meaningful engagement with Canadians and Indigenous partners.
· Why an AI Strategy? · Vision · Principles · Scope · Foreword · Priority 1: Central AI capacity · Priority 2: Policy, legislation and governance · Priority 3: Talent and training · Priority 4: Engagement, accountability, and transparency, and value to Canadians · Expectations for federal organizations · Relevant strategies and policy · Engagement and consultation
How it scores
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Accountability
4/5Clear responsibility for AI outcomes
The Government of Canada will continue to strengthen and clarify accountabilities for AI use in policy and in notifications about AI use.
Priority 4: Engagement, accountability, and transparency, and value to Canadians
screening score · 2026-10-23
Fairness
3/5Non-discrimination and equitable treatment
This means addressing bias and preventing misinformation, protecting the privacy and security of Canadians, and ensuring that the benefits of AI do not come at the expense of our environment or our workforce.
Foreword from the President, Chief Information Officer and Chief Data Officer
screening score · 2026-10-23
Human Dignity
3/5Respect for the inherent worth of persons
Existing and future AI systems must therefore be appropriately governed, with guidance, policy, and training in place to manage risk, address challenges, and uphold human rights, public trust, and national security.
Overview
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Human Oversight
3/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
AI is simply a tool, not a replacement for public servants, as we look to modernize government operations to meet the needs of Canadians in the digital 21 century.
Foreword from the President, Chief Information Officer and Chief Data Officer
screening score · 2026-10-23
Privacy
3/5Protection of personal data and private life
For greater data security and privacy, CANChat ensures that all data is safeguarded and stored in Canada, and that prompts are not used to train its AI.
Overview
screening score · 2026-10-23
Transparency
4/5Openness about how AI systems work and are used
As part of these efforts, the Government of Canada will prioritize the establishment of a public register of its AI systems.
Priority 4: Engagement, accountability, and transparency, and value to Canadians
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Enforcement
4/5Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force
The AI CoE will develop frameworks for progress and impact of Government of Canada AI adoption that can be used to benchmark, monitor, and report on the progress and compliance with policy and standards.
Priority 1: Central AI capacity
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Impact Assessment
4/5Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use
These frameworks will balance risk with the pace required for innovation; be scaled to system risk, sensitivity, and impact; and will be designed to adapt as technology changes.
Priority 2: Policy, legislation, and governance
screening score · 2026-10-23