Quite a few companies have already completed what we call the diagnostic phase, meaning they've identified the potential uses and needs AI or new technologies could meet within their companies. Where they have difficulty once they've completed the diagnostic phase is deploying an internal action plan or deploying these technologies internally. I'm talking mainly about SMEs, because they don't necessarily have the necessary capacity, either financially or in terms of expertise, to deploy an action plan and measure the impact on productivity within 12 months, 18 months or 24 months.
Specific programs would be needed for support. It also has to be a progression format: diagnosis, support and efficiency measures.
I agree with my colleagues from the Fédération des chambres de commerce on tax incentives to encourage businesses to turn to local suppliers, whether in Quebec or elsewhere in Canada. Measures exist, but they're not sufficiently known.