One in three Canadian workers used generative AI tools at work - StatCan
Investing.com - One in three Canadian workers used generative artificial intelligence tools at work over the 12 months ending in March 2026, Statistics Canada reported today. The agency released its first results from a regular series tracking AI use among Canadian workers aged 15 to 69 years, based on supplementary questions to the Labour Force Survey collected in March 2026.
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Statistics Canada said that about one in three Canadian workers used generative AI tools at work in the year ending March 2026. The agency found that 35.9% of workers reported using these tools for their main job or business. Most workers, 93.4%, said they knew about generative AI tools. The data comes from extra questions added to the Labour Force Survey in March 2026.
Why it matters
It shows how quickly AI is entering everyday jobs, which may change what skills workers need. Understanding this trend helps businesses, educators, and policymakers prepare for the future.
- What percentage of Canadian workers used generative AI tools at work?
- About 35.9% of workers said they used these tools in the past year.
- How many workers were aware of generative AI tools?
- 93.4% of workers said they knew about generative AI tools.
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