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70% of Canadian SMEs still aren't using AI. That stat sounds like a warning. It's actually an opportunity. Most business owners I talk to aren't lazy or resistant. They're burned. They bought the too
70% of Canadian SMEs still aren't using AI. That stat sounds like a warning. It's actually an opportunity.
Most business owners I talk to aren't lazy or resistant. They're burned. They bought the tool, paid the monthly fee, and watched it collect digital dust because nobody on the team knew what problem it was actually solving.
That's not a you problem. That's a rollout problem.
BDC just launched a program called LIFT specifically to help SMEs get a real first win with AI — not a proof of concept, not a pilot that goes nowhere. An actual working implementation tied to a real business outcome.
The insight buried in this announcement is worth noting: the biggest barrier isn't cost or complexity. It's the absence of a defined problem before the tool gets chosen. Most businesses pick the tool first, then look for a use case. That's backwards.
Start with one repetitive task your team complains about. One. Then find the tool built for that specific job. That's your 30-day win.
What's the AI tool you're currently paying for that nobody's actually using — and what was it supposed to fix when you bought it?
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Montreal, QC, April 24, 2026 — Canada's small- and medium-sized business owners (SMEs) are missing out on the AI advantage. Only 30% of Canadian SMEs ...
