Canadian firms are adopting AI despite persistent risk concerns
Thomson Reuters says 89% of surveyed Canadian legal professionals report that their firms have begun piloting or fully integrating AI, while 74% are slightly concerned and 14% are very concerned about AI-related risks.
BY TRANSATLANTIC DESK · MAY 13, 2026 · 1 MIN READ
Thomson Reuters says 89% of surveyed Canadian legal professionals report that their firms have begun piloting or fully integrating AI, while 74% are slightly concerned and 14% are very concerned about AI-related risks. The Canadian story is therefore not resistance; it is controlled acceleration, with firms trying to capture ROI while managing hallucinations, confidentiality and disclosure obligations.