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AI Adoption Sees Rapid YoY Growth in Canadian Workplaces
TORONTO, September 24, 2025--Today, CDW Canada, a leading provider of technology solutions and services for Canadian organizations, released new research exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping Canadian workplaces. Unlocking AI’s Potential: How to Build Trust and Capability in the Canadian Workplace contains research conducted among members of the Angus Reid Forum, including 1,005 office workers across organizations of varying sizes and industries throughout Canada.
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