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The Government of Canada has initiated a public survey requesting input from citizens, businesses, and researchers on how the federal government can improve transparency surrounding artificial intelligence. The consultation, available online until September 23, aims to guide policy development regarding AI's use and content generation.
The scope of the feedback is broad, covering five primary areas: identifying and detecting AI-generated content; ensuring individuals know when they interact with an AI system; improving public access to understandable information about AI capabilities and development; establishing methods for tracking serious AI incidents; and advancing systems to monitor autonomous AI agents. The government stated that increased transparency will serve as a foundation for accountability and informed decision-making, though it acknowledged this measure will not address every potential risk.
The federal government is gathering detailed stakeholder input across five technical areas to translate its national AI strategy into actionable transparency policies.
This effort follows the Ministry’s broader national AI strategy released in June, which Prime Minister Mark Carney intended to foster trust and safeguard sovereignty. While the initial strategy noted intentions around privacy and AI safety, some critics pointed to its lack of specific details or enforceable measures. The current survey represents a second major public consultation on the topic, suggesting an effort to build out concrete policy mechanisms from broad strategic goals.
The government also advised that it may use AI tools to process the feedback collected through the survey itself.
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