Canada's new AI strategy, AI for All, aims to grow the AI economy and position Canada as a global leader. People don't want more AI. They want AI they can trust. Take two minutes to tell your MP what accountable AI should look like. actionnetwork.org/letters/ai-f...

An MLA accidentally read AI editing instructions out loud during a legislature speech. Funny clip, but it raises real questions about AI use in government and who is actually checking the work.

NB MLA Uses AI in Speech

You have probably seen this clip by now. An MLA accidentally read AI editing instructions out loud in the legislature. It is a funny slip, but it points to a bigger issue: politicians are using AI…

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Imagine a government scientist finds a risk to public health. Now imagine that research gets delayed, softened, or buried because it's politically inconvenient. Scientific integrity policies exist to stop that. It's why E4D was founded, and why we keep fighting.

Scientific Integrity Today

Imagine a government scientist finds a risk to public health. Now imagine that research gets delayed, softened, or buried because it's politically inconvenient. Scientific integrity policies exist…

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The government keeps talking about AI literacy. But what if the real problem isn't that people don't understand AI? What if it's that people don't trust the rules around it? Trust doesn't come from comfort with AI. It comes from safeguards and accountability. youtube.com/shorts/CCm_G...

Trust in AI is about more than AI Literacy

The government keeps talking about AI literacy. But what if the real problem isn't that people don't understand AI? What if it's that people don't trust the rules around it? Public concern about AI…

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AI is already part of your day. The call centre. The job application. The classroom. The government service. Canada's new AI strategy says it's for everyone. Worth checking. Two minutes to tell your MP what accountable AI should look like. actionnetwork.org/letters/ai-f...

The federal government is using AI, do Canadians know how? Over 400 documented uses of AI across the federal government. Two out of five built by external vendors, most of them American owned. If our government is going to use AI, we should know how, where, and why. youtube.com/shorts/-xqYz...

AI and Democracy

The government is using AI. Do Canadians know how? In March, we released a report on AI and Democracy, looking at how AI is being used across the federal public service. There are already more than…

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Canada's AI strategy says it's for everyone. We think that's worth proving. AI is already part of hiring, schools, banking, and government services, often without much transparency. Send a letter to your MP and help shape what accountable AI should look like. actionnetwork.org/letters/ai-f...

That wildfire video on your feed might be real. It might also be old, from another province, or AI-generated. With active fires in Ontario and Quebec, misinformation can spread as fast as the smoke. Pause. Check. Verify.

Not every wildfire video you see is what it claims to be.

Not every wildfire video you see is what it claims to be. Wildfires are currently affecting communities in Ontario and Quebec, and when fires move fast, misinformation moves fast too. False claims…

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We keep hearing projects are in the "national interest." Who decides that, and based on what evidence? Under the Building Canada Act, that label can fast-track approval through a single conditions document instead of the usual permits.

🇨🇦 Major projects are being called "national interest."

🇨🇦Major projects are being called "national interest." But who decides that, and based on what evidence? Under the Building Canada Act, that label can fast-track approval, swapping multiple…

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What if the paperwork everyone complains about is actually protecting you? Environmental assessments get dismissed as red tape, but they're one of the main ways we catch harm before it happens. Not red tape. Evidence-informed decision-making. youtube.com/shorts/eC6fm...

What if the paperwork everyone complains about is actually protecting you?

What if the paperwork everyone complains about is actually protecting you? Environmental assessments get dismissed as red tape. But they're one of the main ways we catch harm before it happens,…

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Canada wants to fast-track major project approvals: one-year decisions, combined consultations, pre-approved zones. Faster isn't better if it means less transparency. Feedback is open until July 22. We made a guide to help you weigh in: evidencefordemocracy.ca/the-federal-...

“Evidence-informed policy” doesn’t mean scientists make every decision. It means governments should use the best available evidence and be transparent about how it shaped the decision. Evidence makes politics more honest.

Canada is moving fast to approve major projects, but speed can’t be the only goal. Tell the federal government: major projects need evidence, consultation, safeguards, and accountability. Submit feedback by July 22: evidencefordemocracy.ca/the-federal-...

Attacks on U.S. science aren't just an American problem. Canadian researchers share data, co-author papers, and train students with U.S. scientists. Funding cuts and censorship send ripple effects north. Research funding should follow merit and peer review, not politics.

Think attacks on science in the U.S. are just an American problem?

Think attacks on science in the U.S. are just an American problem? Think again. Canadian researchers collaborate with U.S. scientists, share data, co-author papers, and train students together. So…

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Did you catch this? Bill C-30 gives Cabinet power to allow pesticides even when scientific review finds their risks unacceptable. If evidence shows a pesticide is unsafe, Canadians deserve to know why it's allowed anyway.

Our latest Spotlight Series case study is now live! Volunteer Heather Ganshorn examines how a climate disinformation group used a custom AI chatbot to flood Canadian municipal councils with messaging designed to pressure local governments into dropping their climate commitments.

A 2012 funeral for "evidence" on Parliament Hill sparked Evidence for Democracy. We advocate for scientific integrity and evidence-informed decisions in Canada. Science. Evidence. Democracy.

Consider this a re-introduction

In 2012, Canadian scientists held a funeral for “evidence” on Parliament Hill. That moment helped spark Evidence for Democracy. Today, we work to ensure public decisions in Canada are informed by…

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Farewell and thank you, Félix! 👏 Over the past year, he led our team through critical conversations in Canadian science policy, from AI regulation to mis- and disinformation. Grateful, inspired, and cheering you on! Read his farewell blog: evidencefordemocracy.ca/this-is-fare...

Navigating AI within government requires new skills and ways of thinking. In this clip, we explore how public servants are building the expertise needed to work with AI, and how they adapt within existing systems and constraints.

What do we mean by efficiency in a democracy? In this clip, we discuss why prioritizing speed and efficiency in decision-making can come at the expense of transparency, accountability, and public participation.

How can individuals respond to misinformation in a polarized information environment? In this clip from our panel on misinformation in Canada, the role of empathy and open conversation is highlighted.

How accurate are AI-generated summaries of the news? In this clip from our panel on misinformation in Canada, experts discuss research showing that many AI summaries of news articles contain inaccuracies and how generative AI may be accelerating existing misinformation trends online.

Canada's new AI strategy signals progress on public trust and transparency, but recognition is not the same as commitment. E4D is calling for sustained investment in science, journalism, education, and democratic resilience. Read our full response here: evidencefordemocracy.ca/press-releas...

What happens when misinformation is challenged? In this clip from our panel on misinformation in Canada, experts discuss how attempts to debunk misinformation can sometimes make people more entrenched in their beliefs. As polarization grows, convincing people to reconsider information becomes hard

Public skepticism around the government’s use of AI reflects important questions about effectiveness, oversight, and whether these systems are truly improving decision-making.

Using AI isn’t always the right solution. In this clip, panellists reflect on the importance of asking whether AI is actually useful for the problem at hand, rather than assuming it should be used. This means considering the context, the goals, and whether other approaches may be more effective.

Our first Spotlight Series case study is now live! Volunteer Hannah Shuster-Hyman examines Alberta's COVID-19 Task Force report, the scientific community's response, and what it means for public trust and public health in Canada. Read it here: evidencefordemocracy.ca/research/spo...

Why are people turning to AI for answers? In this clip from our panel on misinformation in Canada, experts discuss how AI tools can appear confident and authoritative, even when they are uncertain or wrong.

We've officially submitted our pre-budget recommendations to the federal government. We're calling for stronger investment in science and research, a Canadian Democracy Fund, and a strengthened Online Harms Act. Read our submission here: evidencefordemocracy.ca/evidence-for...

Why are we talking about AI and democracy? In this clip, we explore why artificial intelligence is no longer just a technical issue, but a democratic one. From shaping how information is created and shared to influencing public trust and decision-making, AI is already affecting our democracy.