Table 2
Main reasons for not using generative artificial intelligence tools as part of main job or business in March 2026 among workers aged 15 to 69, by class of worker
| Public sector employees | Private sector employees | Self-employed workers | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % | % | % | % | |
| Reason | ||||
| No applicability to current work | 47.7 | 59.8 | 48.6 | 56.0 |
| No interest | 21.4 | 20.8 | 26.9 | 21.6 |
| Security, privacy, environmental, or ethical concerns | 16.9 | 7.4 | 11.1 | 9.8 |
| Lack of skills or knowledge | 6.7 | 4.7 | 10.7E | 5.8 |
| Company or organisational policy | 8.9 | 4.2 | 1.8E | 5.0 |
| Too difficult to integrate into existing workflow | 5.6 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.8 |
| Lack of structured training from the employer | 6.5 | 3.6 | ... | 3.8 |
...
not applicable
E
use with caution
Note(s):
Workers aged 15 to 69 who reported not using artificial intelligence at work in the previous 12 months. Excludes population living in the territories, on Indigenous reserves and in institutional settings, as well as full-time members of the regular Armed Forces. The percentages represent the proportion of non-users who selected a particular reason for not using generative AI at work (multiple reasons could be selected).
Source(s):
Labour Market Indicators (5375), March 2026, custom tabulation.
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