Trustworthy AI, held to a Canadian standard.

CAICB is an independent Canadian not-for-profit setting a clear, rigorous bar for how organizations build and use artificial intelligence, and preparing them to meet it.

Artificial intelligence is now part of how Canadian organizations hire, lend, diagnose and decide. The rules governing it are tightening at home and abroad. CAICB exists so that Canadian organizations meet that moment with evidence rather than assurances.

We are building AI certification in Canada on three foundations:

Readiness. A structured review of how your organization uses AI, measured against Canadian privacy law and the international ISO/IEC 42001 standard, with a written report of where you stand.
Education. Practical training in AI governance, risk and ethics for leaders, professionals and teams.
Certification. The Security & Ethics Enhanced Certification, now in development, for AI providers that intend to demonstrate, not merely claim, responsible practice.

Founded in Alberta. Built for the organizations that intend to lead.

Mission

Our mission is to foster a trustworthy and responsible AI ecosystem in Canada by ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, upholding ethical AI standards, and accelerating responsible AI adoption.

We achieve this by:

Building certification and providing mentorship to AI startups and businesses, helping them navigate the evolving regulatory landscape.

Offering AI education and training to professionals across industries, ensuring they understand and implement ethical AI practices.

Conducting research on AI compliance, security, and ethics, shaping AI policies and governance strategies in Canada.

In short, through readiness reviews, mentorship and compliance research, CAICB is building the foundation for AI certification in Canada.

Goals

Establish a recognized AI compliance and certification framework aligned with Canadian AI laws.
Support AI providers in aligning with Canadian requirements (e.g., PIPEDA, Quebec Law 25, and the federal Directive on Automated Decision-Making).
Develop and deliver AI education and training programs for professionals, businesses, and individuals.
Conduct AI risk assessments to mitigate bias, privacy risks, and security threats.
Promote public trust in AI technologies through certification, transparency, and industry reports.
Drive AI research, innovation & commercialization through partnerships and mentorship.
Empower marginalized communities through free AI education programs for Indigenous groups, newcomers, women in tech, and individuals with disabilities.

To this end, CAICB collaborates with AI compliance experts, legal professionals, auditors, and educators to ensure responsible AI implementation in Canada.