AI Ethics and Canadian Policy
Navigate AIDA, PIPEDA, and the responsible-AI landscape
About this program
Designed for policy professionals, lawyers, compliance officers, and senior technologists. This program gives a rigorous grounding in the ethical frameworks underpinning modern AI policy, with deep focus on the Canadian context: the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA) under Bill C-27, the Treasury Board Directive on Automated Decision-Making, provincial privacy regimes, and Indigenous data governance through OCAP and CARE principles.
Student ratings
Highly rated — 424 verified Canadian graduates rated this program 4.6/5. Reviews emphasize the applied capstone, instructor responsiveness, and career outcomes.
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Who this program is for
- →Working professionals moving into ai ethics & policy roles
- →Analysts, developers, and product people leveling up on applied AI
- →Canadian residents seeking a verifiable diploma credential
Topics you'll cover
6 modules across 6 months — 24 lessons in total.
Full syllabus
Module 1 · Month 1 — Foundations of AI Ethics▾
- L1Major ethical frameworks applied to AI
- L2Fairness, accountability, transparency
- L3Case studies of AI harm
- L4The role of values in design
Module 2 · Month 2 — Canadian Regulatory Landscape▾
- L1PIPEDA in depth
- L2Bill C-27 and AIDA
- L3Quebec's Law 25
- L4Federal Directive on Automated Decision-Making
Module 3 · Month 3 — Algorithmic Impact Assessments▾
- L1The federal AIA tool
- L2Scoring and mitigation
- L3Stakeholder consultation
- L4Worked example end-to-end
Module 4 · Month 4 — Indigenous Data Governance▾
- L1OCAP principles
- L2CARE principles
- L3First Nations data sovereignty
- L4Practitioner conversations
Module 5 · Month 5 — Building AI Governance▾
- L1Governance charters
- L2Model risk management
- L3Vendor due diligence
- L4Incident response
Module 6 · Month 6 — Capstone▾
- L1Choose a real system
- L2Complete an AIA
- L3Draft governance recommendations
- L4Defend before a faculty panel
What you'll be able to do
- ●Conduct an Algorithmic Impact Assessment to federal standards
- ●Map a system to AIDA obligations
- ●Advise organizations on PIPEDA-compliant AI deployments
- ●Draft AI governance policies
- ●Engage credibly with Indigenous data sovereignty
Career paths after graduation
Frequently asked questions
How much does the AI Ethics and Canadian Policy cost?▾
Tuition is $150 CAD, paid once. You can pay in full at checkout or choose an interest-free monthly plan. A 30-day refund window applies from your enrollment date.
How long is the AI Ethics and Canadian Policy program?▾
Self-paced. Most students complete it in 6 months at roughly 7 hours per week, but you can go faster or slower — you keep lifetime access.
What are the prerequisites?▾
Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience
Is the diploma recognized in Canada?▾
Yes. Graduates receive the Altaris AI Academy Diploma in AI Ethics & Policy — a verifiable credential with a unique certificate number you can publish on LinkedIn and that any employer can verify at altarisai.org/verify.
What is the refund policy?▾
Full refund within 30 days of enrollment, no questions asked. After day 30, prorated refunds are available per our Refund Policy.
Who teaches the program?▾
Working Canadian AI practitioners — not academics. Every module is built and reviewed by a lead instructor working in the field today.
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