That's a good question. I'm proud to represent the voices of telecom workers, tech workers and pretty much all workers in Canada when it comes to AI.
You can't have a conversation about AI without it eventually leading to, “Yes, but it's going to take away my job.” It is important to adopt a proper AI framework from the government and the regulations that will come with it quickly. Canadians are worried about AI adoption and AI replacing their work. We've always stood behind innovation and automation, as these are tools that will help us enhance our work. I think what needs to be part of the ongoing conversation and moving forward is how AI can be that tool.
It's great to hear from my fellow witnesses that we need to work together with the government and the industry, but a very important part of the industry is the workers, who are the lifeblood of that industry. If Canadian workers see AI as that opportunity, as my fellow witness Mr. Beer said, I think there will be some hope versus that anxiety over what's to come. That's why something from the government really needs to happen quickly to give Canadians reassurance on this emerging technology.