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Bill 61 — ON, CA
Bill 61 is an AI governance legislation from ON, currently introduced. The Ontario Legislative Assembly has introduced Bill 61, initiating a new provincial AI strategy framework [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-05-16.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Legislative Assembly of Ontario
- Chamber
- unicameral
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — currently introduced for legislative consideration.
Intelligence briefs (1)
legislation introduced 5/16/2026
Ontario Bill 61 Introduces AI, Talent, and Innovation Strategy Act, 2025
The Ontario Legislative Assembly has introduced Bill 61, initiating a new provincial AI strategy framework [1].
This development bears on the early legislative scoping and strategic direction for AI governance within Ontario, indicating future policy intent.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently introduced for legislative consideration.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is Bill 61?
- Ontario's Legislative Assembly has introduced Bill 61, titled the Artificial Intelligence, Talent and Innovation Strategy Act, 2025 [1]. This legislative proposal aims to establish a framework for the province's approach to AI, talent development, and innovation initiatives. The bill signifies an early legislative step towards defining future provincial AI governance and strategic priorities, setting the stage for potential future policy development. Primary source →
- Why does Bill 61 matter?
- This development bears on the early legislative scoping and strategic direction for AI governance within Ontario, indicating future policy intent. Primary source →
- Who does Bill 61 affect?
- Organizations operating in Ontario, particularly those involved in AI development, deployment, or research, are within the potential scope of this developing framework. Considerations include future provincial AI procurement, talent development, and innovation funding initiatives. This primarily affects public sector entities in the initial phase, but could expand to private sector organizations through subsequent regulatory developments informed by the strategy. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for Bill 61?
- No fixed deadline — currently introduced for legislative consideration. Primary source →
- What is the current status of Bill 61?
- As of the last published update, Bill 61 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for Bill 61?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/bills/parliament-44/session-1/bill-61. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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