Canada's SME AI Gap Threatens Productivity

Technology entrepreneur Yanik Guillemette told Global Newswire that a national study released in April 2026 shows Canadian small and medium‑sized enterprises are falling behind the United States in adopting artificial‑intelligence tools. He warned that legacy systems are widening a productivity gap and that without a proactive AI infrastructure, firms risk losing talent and growth opportunities. Guillemette urged leaders to deploy AI solutions to modernise operations, retain staff and scale their businesses, emphasizing that the gap poses a major threat to the Canadian economy.

The interview highlighted the urgency of closing the AI adoption divide to keep Canadian SMEs competitive on the global stage.