The Future of AI Governance: Fighting Bias, Ableism & Building Trust

E829 - The Future of AI Governance: Fighting Bias, Ableism & Building Trust

Published: January 8, 2026

Duration: 22:39

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Today we explore AI governance, ethics, and accountability, and why responsible technology is essential as AI becomes deeply embedded in Canadian society and business.

Our guests are Max Brault and Ryan Carrier of ForHumanity Canada. Max is a national leader in accessibility and disability advocacy, while Ryan, a former finance executive, pioneered the concept of independent AI audits to ensure corporate AI systems are safe, transparent, and trustworthy.

Key Highlights

Independent AI Audits: Ryan explains how an AI certification process works and why...