Absolutely.
I was gratified when I heard your testimony, because I've been reading about artificial intelligence issues for several months. My first observation is that while Canada was once a leader in AI, that is no longer the case, unfortunately.
We need to adopt the best existing approach rather than attempt to invent something ourselves. Personally, as a Quebecker, I am always concerned about preserving our cultural distinctiveness and finding a way to protect the future of our young companies. That has an economic impact.
One of the criticisms of the bill is its lack of clarity in terms of criminal liability. The bill covers industry, and if there is to be legislation, it's not going to be for those who are behaving, but rather those who are not. Are the bad guys afraid of what's in the bill? Are these regulations really binding? How can we regulate the offenders in the industry?