Bill 61: Ontario Artificial Intelligence, Talent and Innovation Strategy Act, 2025

This bill primarily affects Ontario-based businesses involved in artificial intelligence development, tech startups, and innovation-driven companies, as well as post-secondary institutions running incubation programs. Businesses in AI, manufacturing, agriculture, energy, and healthcare may see new incentive programs, investment supports, and regulatory changes flowing from the strategy's recommendations. Small AI startups and scale-ups could benefit from incentives aimed at creation, retention, and attracting domestic and international investment, while larger employers in traditional industries may be affected by productivity-enhancement strategies involving AI adoption. The bill also signals future attention to data privacy and safety, which could eventually impose compliance considerations on any Ontario business developing or deploying AI systems.