Legislation · Ontario · Provincial
Bill 61 — Ontario Artificial Intelligence, Talent and Innovation Strategy Act, 2025
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- Status
- Second Reading Vote
- Sponsor
- Cerjanec, Rob
- Introduced
- 2025-10-27
- Session
- 44-1
What it does
AI plain-language summary of the official text.
Bill 61, the Ontario Artificial Intelligence, Talent and Innovation Strategy Act, 2025, was introduced in the Ontario Legislative Assembly during the 44th Parliament's first session. The bill aimed to establish a provincial strategy related to artificial intelligence, talent development, and innovation in Ontario. It passed First Reading on October 27, 2025, proceeded to Second Reading debate on November 20, 2025, but was ultimately defeated on a division vote on November 24, 2025.
Stage timeline
Second Reading — Vote (Lost on division)
2025-11-24Legislative Assembly
Second Reading — Question put (Vote deferred)
2025-11-20Legislative Assembly
Second Reading — Debated
2025-11-20Legislative Assembly
First Reading — Ordered for Second Reading
2025-10-27Legislative Assembly
First Reading — Vote (Carried)
2025-10-27Legislative Assembly
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