2026年加拿大公众人工智能认知与使用行为追踪报告

Canadians and AI:Dependence is Rising… AI adoption in Canada is already widespread, with 70% of Canadians usingAI tools, but the real shift is in how frequently they’re using them. Whileoverall usage has remained stable, frequency has increased, notably inthose using AI several times a day. This growth is evident across both workand personal contexts. What was once a niche technology is quickly becoming deeply embeddedin everyday routines, with personal use cases most commonly centered onpersonal growth and home and lifestyle needs signaling a shift in howpeople gather information and make decisions. However, sophisticationwith the tools is still low. Most users report only basic proficiency, relyingon simple, task-based interactions rather than more advanced orsophisticated use cases. In personal life, most used for… 50%Personal Growth and Relationships 48%Home and Lifestyle Canadians believe that… Canadians and AI:…But Skepticism Remains Despite high adoption and increased usage, attitudes toward AI arenuanced. A growing share of people say AI will make their lives easier,suggesting that increased usage is helping users recognize its practicalbenefits. Many express concerns, however, about misinformation,overdependence on technology, and misalignment with human values. A.I. will make people toodependent on technology.88% Overall, there is a divide in how AI is perceived: its benefits are startingto be embraced but skepticism about its long-term impact remains.Rising usage, paired with concern, highlights a population that is activelyexperimenting with AI’s benefits while working through questions oftrust and risk at a broader level. How companies and governments are expected to respond to this will beexplored in next month’s Angus Reid AI Pulse report. How doCanadiansfeelabout artificialintelligence? Andwhat do theyknow? Canadians are apprehensive about what AI will mean for their lives, butthe perception that it will make life easier has grown. 88%(agree) “A.I. will make people toodependent on technology.” “AI-generated misinformation will becomeone of the biggest challenges facing societyin the next few years.” 95%(agree) “A.I. will make lifeeasier for everyone” “I worry that advanced A.I. could actagainst human values in my lifetime.” 86%(agree) ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) Knowledge Very familiar–I know a lot about it and actively follow updates and developments 15% However,knowledge aboutA.I. is notparticularly deep Somewhat familiar–I know about it and have a general understanding, but don’t follow it closely 63% Not very familiar–I know it exists but have little knowledge beyond that 22% Considering mainstream A.I. platforms have been available to the public for onlytwo years, A.I. usage is high. A.I. usage frequency has increased over the past three months and will continue to do so, while number of overall users hasremained stable. Over the next three months: 27% Most Canadians have a basic level of proficiency with AI, thoughthis is expected to evolve over time. The A.I. landscapeis dominated by fourplatforms with ChatGPTleading the field andGemini quickly gainingground One-quarter of A.I. users are using3or moreplatforms Personal A.I. usage spans many aspects of life. February’s surge in meal and fitness planning coincides with New Years and mirrors typical resolutions. Appendix Methodology Study SampleSizeWave 1n=2,028Wave 2n=2,020 This tracking study is designed tounderstand the current landscape ofCanadians’ knowledge, perceptions, anduse of artificial intelligence platforms. SampleDefinition Online Canadian adults, aged 18 and older. The sample was weighted to be representative ofadults nationwide according to region, gender,age, household income, and education, based onthe Canadian census. FieldWindowWave 1:October 24–29, 2025Wave 2:February 11–18, 2026 For comparison purposes only, a probabilitysample of this size would yield a margin of errorof +/-2.2%, 19 times out of 20. R E A D YF O R A N S W E R S ? Contact Us:hello@angusreid.com