Whereas artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing faster than public policy and reshaping Ontario’s economy, democracy, and daily life; and
Whereas nearly 15% of Canadian jobs are at high risk of automation and another 30% face significant disruption, leaving over 3 million workers exposed; and
Whereas cybersecurity risks are increasing, with 80% of Canadian organizations reporting AI-related attacks costing on average over $6 million; and
Whereas AI-driven disinformation and bot networks have targeted elections worldwide, including in Canada, undermining democratic integrity; and
Whereas most AI research is driven by corporate profit, leaving public safety, democracy, and worker protections under-addressed; and
Whereas Ontario’s public colleges and universities have world-class expertise that should be supported to develop policies ensuring AI is safe, beneficial, and democratically governed.
Therefore we, the undersigned, petition the Legislative Assembly of Ontario to:
Create a grant program for researchers at Ontario’s public colleges and universities to investigate and develop policy proposals for ensuring AI is safe and beneficial for all as its capabilities are scaled beyond human levels, with a particular focus on job displacement, democratic integrity, and loss of control risks.
Download and print the petition HERE and send completed petitions to: MPP Chris Glover, Unit A - 226 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON, M5T 2R9