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Canada Voluntary Code of Conduct on Responsible Development and Management of Advanced Generative AI Systems

Voluntary Canadian code for organisations developing or managing advanced generative AI systems.

voluntaryInnovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaVerified 23 Aug 2026

Applicability

Signatories and organisations using the code as a responsible-development reference.

Enforcement context

Voluntary code; legal obligations may arise separately under other Canadian laws.

Regulatory timeline

Material dates and status changes.

27 Sep 2023

Canada GenAI Voluntary Code

Voluntary Canadian code for organisations developing or managing advanced generative AI systems.

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CRG implementation mapping

Operational obligations and evidence expectations.

CA-ACC

Accountability

Establish accountability for complying with responsible generative-AI commitments.

Actor: developers/managers · Domain: governance

Evidence: Named responsible parties, governance records and periodic review.

Mapped CRG assurance controls: GOV-01GOV-03GOV-05
CA-SAFE

Safety and risk management

Assess and mitigate foreseeable risks before and after deployment.

Actor: developers/managers · Domain: risk management

Evidence: Risk assessments, tests, mitigations and monitoring.

Mapped CRG assurance controls: RISK-02RISK-03RISK-05
Primary source

Verify the underlying instrument.

Cybatar's mapping is designed for AI governance and assurance work. Legal interpretation remains anchored to the current primary text and competent authority guidance.

Open Government of Canada source