State of AI
2026
Canadian startups, growth companies and mid-market businesses
What are other businesses actually getting from AI, and how does their experience compare with yours?
Explore what businesses in Prelia’s network told us about their AI use, the benefits they see and what they are focusing on next.
What the survey found
30%
estimate four or more hours saved per week, on average, for each employee who uses AI in their organization.
73%
of those whose organizations first used or evaluated AI within the past year report increased individual productivity.
33%
report a written policy covering AI at their organization.
What could you apply in your business?
Use the findings to assess your own approach to AI and identify questions to take back to your team.
01
Where AI is being used
The business areas, everyday tasks and tools respondents are using.
02
How businesses manage AI
Policies, review practices and rules for sharing information with AI tools.
03
Where businesses see value
Reported time savings and benefits, including how experiences differ across groups.
04
What comes next
The uses businesses expect to expand and their priorities for managing AI.
About the survey
Prelia’s State of AI survey explores what businesses are getting from AI and what others can learn from their experience. We heard from founders, owners and other business leaders in our client and professional network. The Full Report includes the survey methodology.
Media enquiries: Michael Ginevsky, Partner mginevsky@prelia.com