# AI Consultation Deadlines Canada, week of 2026-09-24 ## Closing within 7 days Nothing this week. ## New this fortnight Nothing this week. ## Still open - **CAN/DGSI 138 Patient-Visible and Accountable AI in Clinical Decision Support: public review** (Digital Governance Standards Institute, closes 2026-10-05) 60-day public review of a proposed National Standard of Canada setting governance, transparency, human-oversight and lifecycle-monitoring requirements for AI clinical decision support. How to participate: Download the draft and submit comments through the DGSI public review form before 5 October 2026. https://dgc-cgn.org/product/patient-visible-and-accountable-ai-in-clinical-decision-support/ - **AI Compute Challenge: call for proposals** (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, no stated deadline) Up to $700M for commercial or consortium proposals to build domestic AI data-centre capacity, with priority to projects that keep sensitive data in Canada. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. How to participate: Eligible organizations apply through the Strategic Response Fund intake on the ISED program page. Rolling intake, no stated deadline. https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/ised/en/canadian-sovereign-ai-compute-strategy/ai-compute-challenge - **Senate SOCI study on the impact of artificial intelligence in Canada** (Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology, no stated deadline) Order of reference to examine data governance and sovereignty; ethics, privacy and safety; and the risks, benefits and social impact of AI. An interim report on a human-centred approach has been published; the final report is due by 31 December 2026. How to participate: Email a written brief (any length, EN or FR) to the committee clerk at the address on the SOCI page. No fixed deadline, but earlier briefs are more likely to be cited. https://sencanada.ca/en/committees/SOCI/45-1 - **Senate RIDR study on the impact of AI on human rights and economic security** (Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights, no stated deadline) Examines AI's effects on human rights and economic security, especially for vulnerable groups and the right to work. Spring 2026 hearings covered algorithmic discrimination, job displacement and children. How to participate: Email a written brief to the RIDR clerk. Rolling intake. https://sencanada.ca/en/committees/RIDR/ - **Senate TRCM study on AI in the information and communication technology sector** (Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications, no stated deadline) Covers AI in content creation and distribution, copyright and IP implications, and AI-generated disinformation and deepfakes. Written submissions were requested by 1 May 2026 but briefs are still accepted; the report is due by 31 December 2027. How to participate: Email a written brief to the TRCM clerk. The formal call has passed but late briefs are accepted while the study is active. https://sencanada.ca/en/committees/trcm/ - **INDU study: Opportunities, Risks, and Regulation of AI in Canada's Strategic Industries** (House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry and Technology, no stated deadline) House industry committee study on AI risks and regulation across strategic sectors. 46 witnesses and 23 briefs so far; no report yet. Last meeting 16 June 2026. How to participate: Submit a brief (max 2,000 words for translation) through the committee's 'Submit a brief' page on ourcommons.ca. https://www.ourcommons.ca/committees/en/INDU/StudyActivity?studyActivityId=13310104 - **ETHI study: Challenges Posed by Artificial Intelligence and its Regulation** (House of Commons Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, no stated deadline) Seven meetings from November 2025 to February 2026, including the Privacy Commissioner. 20 witnesses and 10 briefs; no report tabled and no meeting since 26 February 2026. How to participate: Briefs can still be submitted through the committee page while the study remains open. https://www.ourcommons.ca/committees/en/ethics/StudyActivity?studyActivityId=13255402 - **SRSR study: Artificial Intelligence in innovation and scientific research** (House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research, no stated deadline) Study on AI research advances, research-institution needs, the federal role in a responsible AI research ecosystem, and protection of Canadian discoveries. 19 briefs; last meeting 12 February 2026. How to participate: Submit a brief through the committee page on ourcommons.ca. https://www.ourcommons.ca/committees/en/SRSR/StudyActivity?studyActivityId=13232926 - **Bill C-34, Safe Social Media Act: committee study of AI chatbot duties** (Canadian Heritage / House of Commons, no stated deadline) Introduced 10 June 2026, the bill would impose safety and disclosure duties on social media and AI chatbot services, especially toward children, enforced by a new Digital Safety Commission. Committee study and a briefs window are expected in the fall sitting. How to participate: Not yet open. Briefs will be accepted once the bill is referred to committee; contact the sponsoring MP or Canadian Heritage now if you want to be a witness. https://www.parl.ca/legisinfo/en/bill/45-1/c-34 - **Bill C-36, Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act: committee study** (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada / House of Commons, no stated deadline) Introduced 15 June 2026 to replace PIPEDA. Secondary sources say it omits AI but includes obligations for automated decision-making in some circumstances. How to participate: Not yet open. Briefs will be accepted once the bill is referred to committee (likely INDU or ETHI). https://www.parl.ca/legisinfo/en/bill/45-1/c-36 - **Citizenship Regulations amendments: mandatory biometrics for citizenship applicants** (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, no stated deadline) Proposed rule requiring fingerprints and a facial image from all citizenship applicants. IRCC's forward regulatory plan targets Canada Gazette Part I pre-publication in 2026 with a roughly 30-day comment period. How to participate: Not yet published. Once it appears in Gazette Part I, comment through the Gazette's online consultation system. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/acts-regulations/forward-regulatory-plan/list/amending-citizenship-regulations-biometric-information.html - **Notice of intent: Guidance for AI Regulatory Measures, Directives and Policies (CSA Group)** (Standards Council of Canada / CSA Group, no stated deadline) Planned CSA standard guiding Canadian regulators and ministries on building coherent, ethical and transparent AI policies aligned with ISO/IEC 42001 and 23894. Public review date not yet published. How to participate: Watch the SCC notice page; CSA public reviews run about 60 days once opened. https://scc-ccn.ca/standards/notices-of-intent/csa-group/guidance-ai-regulatory-measures-directives-and-policies ## Recently closed - **Have your say on advancing AI transparency in Canada** (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, closed 2026-09-23) Two-month consultation under the AI for All strategy on five transparency mechanisms: detecting AI-generated content, disclosing when people interact with AI, standardized information about AI systems, tracking serious AI incidents, and tracking the activities of AI agents. How to participate: Answer the online questionnaire or email a written submission through the ISED consultation page before 23 September 2026. https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/ised/en/have-your-say-advancing-ai-transparency-canada - **Petition e-7550: end incentives, subsidies and permit acceleration for AI data centres** (House of Commons e-petitions, closed 2026-09-24) Asks Ottawa to end incentives for AI data centres, revoke permits lacking community vetting, and regulate safety, transparency and resource efficiency. 29,991 validated signatures. The page currently reads 'Closed for signature' although the stated window runs to 24 September 2026. How to participate: If signing is reopened, sign online on the petition page; otherwise watch for the government response, due within 45 days of presentation. https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-7550 - **Petition e-7427: federal moratorium on hyperscale AI data centres in Alberta** (House of Commons e-petitions, closed 2026-09-17) Seeks a moratorium on projects such as Wonder Valley and Synapse Olds, a ban on federal support for fossil-fuelled or water-intensive facilities, and mandatory federal environmental assessment with Indigenous consultation. 27,472 validated signatures. The page reads 'Closed for signature' despite a window ending 17 September 2026. How to participate: Watch the petition page for presentation in the House and the government response. https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-7427 Full list: https://donjguido.github.io/ai-consultation-deadlines-canada · RSS: https://donjguido.github.io/ai-consultation-deadlines-canada/feed.xml · calendar: https://donjguido.github.io/ai-consultation-deadlines-canada/deadlines.ics