June 18, 2025 Canadians rate their own artificial‑intelligence (AI) knowledge and proficiency as just average, according to a new TD‑commissioned Ipsos survey.
Only 3 per cent of those polled self‑graded with an “A,” while 40 per cent chose a “C,” and 21 per cent gave themselves a failing “F” ([td.mediaroom.com][1], [newswire.ca][2]). Despite that modest self‑assessment, 72 per cent passed a basic AI knowledge test, suggesting many Canadians are more capable than they realise ([newswire.ca][2]).
The report also highlights a curious disconnect: 87 per cent say they’re comfortable with new technology, yet 40 per cent admit feeling unfamiliar with AI ([newswire.ca][2]). Younger generations report higher familiarity, but older Canadians lag behind.
Still, AI is proving useful: more than half — 56 per cent — say it makes daily life easier. Among employed Gen Z Canadians, 69 per cent say AI boosts their job productivity, though nearly one in three admit using it without their boss’s knowledge ([ca.finance.yahoo.com][3], [newswire.ca][2]).
The gap between perception and ability suggests a need for better education and more effective integration of AI into everyday tools — a message that TD says it will heed as it expands its own AI initiatives.
