AI policies in Ontario (Canada)

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Ontario (Canada) Act / statute In force Binding

Ontario Working for Workers Four Act (AI disclosure in job postings)

Working for Workers Four Act, 2024 (Bill 149): disclosure of artificial intelligence use in publicly advertised job postings

Amends the Employment Standards Act, 2000 to require employers with 25 or more employees to disclose in every publicly advertised job posting whether artificial intelligence is used to screen, assess or select applicants, alongside new rules on salary ranges and Canadian-experience requirements. The AI disclosure requirement is in force from 1 January 2026.

Applies from 1 Jan 2026 Source-linked · checked 11 Sep 2026 Official source

Ontario (Canada) Act / statute Adopted Binding

Ontario Enhancing Digital Security and Trust Act, 2024 (Bill 194)

Strengthening Cyber Security and Building Trust in the Public Sector Act, 2024 (Bill 194), Schedule 1: Enhancing Digital Security and Trust Act, 2024

The Act allows the Ontario government to make regulations governing the use of AI systems by public-sector entities (ministries, agencies, hospitals, school boards, municipalities as prescribed): requirements to disclose AI use, to develop and implement accountability frameworks, to take steps to manage risks, to have human oversight, and prohibitions on prescribed uses. It also addresses cyber security and children's digital information.

Adopted 25 Nov 2024 Source-linked · checked 11 Sep 2026 Official source