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AI adoption is broadening, but adoption is not job loss

AI used to produce goods or deliver services in the preceding 12 months

Unit: % of businesses
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AI adoption is broadening, but adoption is not job lossThe share of businesses reporting AI use rose from 6.1% in Q2 2024 to 19.2% in Q2 2026. Unit: % of businesses. Weighted business survey; not seasonally adjusted. Use left and right arrow keys to inspect observations. The data table follows the chart.AI adoption is broadening, but adoption is not job lossAll businessesUrbanRural% of businesses0%5%10%15%20%25%Q2 2024Q2 2025Q2 2026Homies Research, using Statistics Canada data · Through 2026-Q2 survey; previous 12 monthsWeighted business survey; not seasonally adjustedHOMIES RESEARCH
Q2 2026All businesses 19.2%Urban 21%Rural 9.9%

The share of businesses reporting AI use rose from 6.1% in Q2 2024 to 19.2% in Q2 2026.

Source: Homies Research, using Statistics Canada data. Reference: 2026-Q2 survey; previous 12 months. Released 2026-06-11. Retrieved 2026-09-28.

Weighted business survey; not seasonally adjusted · Survey conducted April 1–May 6, 2026. Reported adoption is not measured job displacement or a causal productivity effect.

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AI adoption is broadening, but adoption is not job loss. Unit: % of businesses. Weighted business survey; not seasonally adjusted
PeriodAll businessesUrbanRural
Q2 20246.1%6.7%3.3%
Q2 202512.2%13.3%5.7%
Q2 202619.2%21%9.9%

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