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Bank of Canada says AI has not yet replaced workers at scale
Economy
Published on 13 May 2026

Early data points to small productivity gains, not mass layoffs
The Bank of Canada says there is no evidence of widespread job losses from AI so far. Instead of outright elimination, AI is reshaping how tasks are done, with some roles changing while new jobs emerge. Early signals also suggest modest productivity improvements, which could eventually translate into better wages and lower costs for consumers.
- Bank of Canada finds no widespread AI-driven layoffs so far
- AI is described as transforming tasks, not automatically replacing jobs
- Some roles may go, but new ones could be created
- Early signs show small productivity gains that may raise wages
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