Analysis on expected use of artificial intelligence by businesses in Canada, third quarter of 2025

Most businesses still do not plan to use artificial intelligence in the next 12 months

Businesses in information and cultural industries continue to lead in expected artificial intelligence adoption

Virtual agents or chatbots most expected artificial intelligence application

Plans to adopt artificial intelligence over the next 12 months vary by business size

Most businesses still expect no change to employment levels after artificial intelligence adoption

Training staff remains the most common operational response to artificial intelligence