Reports the City of Ottawa has 3,200+ staff using Microsoft Copilot and is developing a comprehensive AI governance framework (covering governance structure, privacy, responsible-use guidelines) to be introduced in 2026. City Manager Wendy Stephanson cited. Indicates a framework under development, not yet an adopted policy.
AI use policy — Ottawa, Ontario
Does the municipality have a policy governing its own use of AI?
No adopted policy has been confirmed for Ottawa — the documents below are unconfirmed leads or supporting material (checked 2026-05-26).