AI for All:Essentials for Canadians

AI Literacy for All Canadians

A free, easy-to-use AI course built by Canadians, for Canadians.

What is AI Literacy?

AI literacy is the ability to understand how artificial intelligence works, think critically about what it creates, and make safe, smart choices as technology changes. It matters to all Canadians because AI is rapidly changing how we live, work, and learn. Having AI literacy foundations helps everyone spot digital risks, protect their personal privacy, and separate truth from hype online.

Instead of feeling overwhelmed or left behind, AI literacy foundations give every Canadian the confidence to protect their rights, join local debates, and help shape how technology is used safely in our communities.

  • Course Preview

    AI for All: Essentials for Canadians is a free online course. Across six chapters, this course will help you understand, recognize, use and apply AI in everyday life, giving everyone the confidence to use modern technology. You can take a sneak peek now, and community organizations get first access in December 2026.

    Course Preview

  • Community Access

    Help us improve the course! We are inviting Canadian non-profits, libraries, and community groups to have first access to the course and share feedback.

    Community Access

  • Canada's AI Story

    Discover how Canadian scientists helped invent modern AI and why our nation remains at the heart of today's AI community.

    Canada's AI Story

Built to Global and National Frameworks

Our course aligns with trusted guidelines from Canada and around the world to ensure every lesson is accurate, safe, and practical for everyday life.

UNESCO. (2024). UNESCO AI competency framework for students. UNESCO Publishing. Download PDF

What it is

An international guide created by the United Nations to help students understand, use, and shape artificial intelligence ethically and safely.

How we align

Our lessons cover UNESCO's four main focus areas: building a human-centred mindset, understanding AI ethics, core AI techniques, and exploring how AI systems are designed.

Why it matters

Ensures every lesson puts human values, fairness, and safety first—helping Canadians become responsible digital citizens rather than passive users.

OECD & European Union. (2026). Empowering learners for the age of AI: An AI literacy framework for primary and secondary education. OECD Publishing. Download PDF

Kaufmann, L., Lee, W., Nguyen, C., & Palameta, B. (2024). Skills for Success proficiency levels development: Final report. Social Research and Demonstration Corporation. Download PDF

Follow Our Progress

  1. September 9, 2026

    National AI Literacy Initiative

    The Government of Canada launches the National AI Literacy Initiative in Edmonton, Alberta.
  2. September 21, 2026

    AI for All: Essentials for Canadians

    A preview of the course is launched, and community organizations from coast-to-coast-to-coast are invited to register for first access.
  3. November 30, 2026

    Early Community Access Registration Closes

    Last day for community organizations, libraries, and non-profits to sign up to review the course.
  4. December 2026

    Early Course Access Opens

    Selected community organizations get first access to the course and share feedback with Amii.