It's really important to educate the public and companies. The government is really pushing AI. In the fall, Montreal hosted an AI event called All In 2023. Minister Champagne and Prime Minister Trudeau were there. There's a big appetite in the government for AI. There's a push to move in that direction, but it's also important to keep in mind that public literacy may not be at the level it should. When interacting with AI or when faced with the collection of certain data, people may not understand they need to be mindful and take appropriate precautions.
The first step is education. Next is making sure that not only labour laws, but also specific AI legislation is responsive to this reality. The proposed artificial intelligence and data act, currently being studied by the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology, could include guidelines to ensure that the use of AI does not infringe on workers' fundamental rights or jeopardize their health and safety.