Inclusive AI Adoption
Research, Case Studies and Workforce Skills Development Programs
Artificial intelligence (AI), from machine learning and automation to natural language processing and generative tools, is reshaping business operations and driving innovation. Yet despite Canada’s world-class research and talent, adoption remains uneven, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) facing financial, technical and human resource constraints.
Closing this gap requires more than technology. Businesses and workers need skills ranging from baseline literacy to applied adoption and advanced expertise. To support this, the Diversity Institute’s programs — ADaPT, Skills Bridge, and others — integrate AI into workforce development, creating pathways from foundational knowledge to confident, experienced use. Our research also highlights where Canada stands on adoption and what skills are needed to prepare entrepreneurs, SMEs and employees for an AI-enabled economy.
Research and reports
Our research about AI in the workplace looks at rates, barriers, and opportunities of AI adoption. We also provide analysis about AI reshaping jobs and the skills needed to remain globally competitive. Our research can support policymakers to develop evidence-based AI adoption strategies while also helping employers, SMEs, entrepreneurs, and workers to participate fully in an AI-enabled economy.
