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Quebec applied AI under Law 25
AI Consulting in Quebec — Loi 25, Mila & Applied AI
Choosing an AI consultant in Quebec comes down to how you pay: Big Four firms at $400–$800/hr, MBB firms at $500–$1,000+/hr, boutiques at $150–$300/hr, independents at $150–$350/hr, or a fixed fee. AIDOLS serves Quebec remotely from Toronto on fixed fees: first measurable result in 2–3 weeks, production in 90 days, and the Build fee ($75K–$150K) refunded in full if ROI does not exceed it within 90 days.
AIDOLS works with Quebec enterprises across Montreal, Quebec City, and the rest of the province. We deploy production AI under Loi 25 and stack federal SR&ED with Quebec CDAEIA and Scale AI funding where the work qualifies.
Pricing and rates last reviewed
At a glance
- •Loi 25 fully in force since Sept 22, 2024 — section 12.1 ADM disclosure, fines up to CAD $25M or 4% of global turnover.
- •Quebec is the densest academic deep-learning ecosystem worldwide — Mila (1,300+ researchers), IVADO, Scale AI Supercluster.
- •Stackable funding: federal SR&ED (CAD $6M cap, capital expenditures restored) + CDAEIA (up to 30% refundable) + Scale AI co-funding (up to CAD $120k/project).
- •Bilingual delivery — Quebec French documentation and engineers. Quebec City buyers served through this province page.
2–3 weeks
First measurable result
90 days
Production system + 40%+ efficiency target, measured at day 90
Refund
Build fee refunded in full if ROI doesn't exceed it within 90 days
What does AI consulting look like in Quebec?
Quebec is structurally different from the rest of Canada. Loi 25 — which amended Quebec's private-sector privacy law — has been fully in force since Sept 22, 2024, with section 12.1 ADM disclosure, section 14 informed consent, biometric declaration to the CAI, and penalties up to CAD $25M or 4% of global turnover.
The AI ecosystem is the densest academic deep-learning cluster in the world: Mila has 1,300+ researchers, IVADO runs the applied-research consortium across UdeM/HEC/Polytechnique, and Scale AI — the federal supply-chain Supercluster — is headquartered in Montreal with CAD $280M+ committed funding.
Quebec funds AI work aggressively beyond federal SR&ED: MEIE Innovation up to CAD $1.5M, the new CDAEIA tax credit (up to 30% refundable on eligible IT salaries for AI projects, applying to fiscal years beginning after Dec 31, 2025), and Scale AI co-funding up to CAD $120k per project.
Quebec City buyers are served through this province page rather than a separate city page — most provincial demand concentrates in Montreal and the Montreal-Quebec City corridor, and our delivery model handles both from one team. Our Montreal city page goes deeper on the applied-AI sector mix.
What does AI consulting cost in Quebec?
Typical rates and fees by type of provider, in US dollars.
| Option | Typical rate or fee (USD) | Approx. in CAD | How it is priced | Usually a fit for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Four | $400–$800/hr | CAD $570–$1,140/hr | Time and materials, by statement of work | Multi-country programs that bundle audit, tax and technology work |
| MBB (McKinsey, BCG, Bain) | $500–$1,000+/hr | CAD $710–$1,420+/hr | Time and materials, by team and week | Board-level strategy questions |
| Boutique firm | $150–$300/hr | CAD $215–$425/hr | Hourly or fixed scope | One specific capability, such as data engineering or automation |
| Independent consultant | $150–$350/hr | CAD $215–$500/hr | Hourly | A narrow task, with your own engineers doing the build |
| AIDOLS | Sprint $15K–$25K (2–3 weeks); Build $75K–$150K (90 days); Scale $25K/month | Sprint about CAD $21K–$36K; Build about CAD $107K–$213K; Scale about CAD $36K/month | Fixed fee, agreed before work starts | Operations teams that want one workflow measured in 2–3 weeks and in production within 90 days |
Hourly bands are AIDOLS Research Team estimates of typical 2026 list rates, not survey results; quotes vary with seniority and scope. How the rates were estimated
Canadian-dollar figures are approximate, converted at 1.4222 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada daily average, October 13, 2026).
For a Build, if the deployed system does not generate ROI exceeding its fee within 90 days, the fee is refunded in full. Scale tier: prorated refund. Sprint tier excluded (assessment, not deployment). See the pricing page
Quebec AI & data law
- •Loi 25, which amended Quebec's Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector, has been fully in force since Sept 22, 2024 after a three-phase rollout from 2022.
- •Section 12.1 ADM disclosure: when a decision is based exclusively on automated processing of personal information, the organization must inform the individual at or before the decision, allow access to data used, accept correction requests, and submit observations to a human reviewer.
- •Penalties are real: AMPs up to CAD $10M or 2% of global turnover; penal fines up to CAD $25M or 4% of global worldwide turnover (whichever is greater). Private right of action introduced.
- •Investissement Québec / MEIE programs fund AI: MEIE Innovation collaborative AI research up to CAD $1.5M / 35% of project cost; CDAEIA tax credit up to 30% refundable on eligible IT salaries for AI/automation projects (fiscal years beginning after Dec 31, 2025).
- •Mila (1,300+ researchers, founded by Yoshua Bengio, CAD $250M LaSalle Sovereign AI hub announced Sept 2025), IVADO, and Scale AI Supercluster (CAD $280M+ federal+provincial funding) anchor the world's densest academic deep-learning ecosystem.
AIDOLS city pages in Quebec
Which Quebec industries does AIDOLS work with?
Industry-specific AI consulting and autonomous systems tailored to Quebec's core economic sectors.
Applied AI & Life Sciences
Production ML for Mila/IVADO-adjacent biotech and life sciences. Loi 25 architecture from day one, full lineage and audit-ready documentation.
Learn about MLOps Intelligence →Aerospace, Transportation & Gaming
AI for aerospace, transportation and game companies in a Quebec market that includes the Montreal aerospace cluster (Bombardier, Pratt & Whitney Canada, CAE, Airbus Canada A220), rail, and studios such as Ubisoft, EA and Behaviour.
Learn about AIDOLS products →Quebec City & Provincial Public Sector
Applied AI for Quebec City government-adjacent buyers and provincial public sector — under Loi 25, with section 12.1 ADM disclosure built in. We work the Montreal-Quebec City corridor as one delivery zone.
Learn about MLOps Intelligence →SR&ED, CDAEIA & Quebec Funding
Sometimes, where the work qualifies as experimental development; routine deployment work usually does not. Federal SR&ED, the new Quebec CDAEIA (up to 30% refundable), MEIE Innovation and Scale AI co-funding can stack. Eligibility is assessed per engagement, and GrantOps prepares the documentation.
Learn about GrantOps →Is there a page for your industry in Quebec?
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Where should a company in Quebec start?
We map one workflow for free and, within three business days, return a one-page map with a written verdict: software, process change, or AI. No obligation.
Get a free workflow map →How does an AIDOLS engagement work?
Phase 1 — 2–3 weeks
Diagnostic and first result
AI agents map how the work actually flows, we pick the highest-ROI workflow, and you see the first measurable result.
Phase 2 — by day 90
Production deployment
The system runs in production, integrated with your existing tools, against a 40%+ efficiency target, measured at day 90.
Phase 3 — Ongoing
Continuous optimization
Optional Scale tier ($25K/month): we monitor, retrain and improve the system in production.
What do companies in Quebec ask before hiring an AI consultant?
How does AIDOLS handle Quebec data residency under Loi 25?
All Quebec client data stays in Canadian regions by default with documented Loi 25 controls layered on top of PIPEDA — section 12.1 ADM disclosure, section 14 informed consent, biometric declaration to the CAI, and the right to data portability. Loi 25 has been fully in force since Sept 22, 2024.
Comment AIDOLS respecte-t-elle la Loi 25?
Nous architecturons pour l'article 12.1 (divulgation lors de décisions exclusivement automatisées, accès aux données utilisées, observations pour révision humaine), l'article 14 sur le consentement éclairé, et la déclaration des systèmes biométriques à la CAI. Sanctions jusqu'à 25 M$ ou 4 % du chiffre d'affaires mondial — c'est de la conformité de production, pas une case à cocher.
Does AIDOLS serve Quebec City as well as Montreal?
Yes. Quebec City buyers are served through this province page rather than a separate city page. We work the Montreal-Quebec City corridor as one delivery zone — same engineers, same Loi 25 architecture, same 90-day delivery model. If Quebec City demand grows enough to justify a dedicated city page, we will build one.
Is AIDOLS work eligible for SR&ED and CDAEIA in Quebec?
Sometimes, where the work qualifies as experimental development; routine deployment work usually does not. SR&ED applies federally (Budget 2025: enhanced 35% ITC cap doubled from CAD $3M to $6M, capital expenditures restored, certain public corporations now eligible). The new Quebec CDAEIA tax credit provides up to 30% refundable on eligible IT salaries for projects with meaningful AI/automation, applying to fiscal years beginning after Dec 31, 2025. MEIE Innovation and Scale AI co-funding can stack on top. Eligibility is assessed per engagement, and GrantOps prepares the documentation.
AIDOLS travaille-t-elle en français?
Oui. La documentation client, les contrats et les livrables sont disponibles en français québécois. Les équipes de livraison incluent des ingénieurs francophones. Notre page provinciale Québec et notre page Montréal existent en versions française et anglaise.
How does AIDOLS work with Mila, IVADO, and the Scale AI ecosystem?
We translate research-grade AI into production systems. Mila has 1,300+ researchers and IVADO drives applied-AI consortium work across UdeM, HEC Montreal, and Polytechnique. Scale AI is the Montreal-headquartered federal supply-chain Supercluster with CAD $280M+ committed funding. We deploy what comes out of those ecosystems into enterprise production with Loi 25 documentation.
How fast can a Quebec engagement start?
Kickoff in 5–10 business days from signed scope. First measurable efficiency gains in 2–3 weeks. Full deployment inside 90 days. For a Build, if the deployed system does not generate ROI exceeding its fee within 90 days, the fee is refunded in full.
How does AIDOLS compare to Big Four AI consulting in Quebec?
Fixed fees agreed before work starts instead of billable hours, deployed AI systems instead of strategy decks, and a contractual guarantee on the Build: if the deployed system does not generate ROI exceeding its fee within 90 days, the Build fee is refunded in full.
Read our complete guide
A current read on Canadian AI compliance: PIPEDA in practice, why AIDA is dead, OSFI E‑23 for FRFIs, and Quebec Law 25 ADM disclosure.
Canada AI Compliance: PIPEDA, AIDA Status, Quebec Law 25 →Next steps
- AI consulting cost in Canada AI consulting rates and project fees in Canadian dollars, by firm tier.
- AI consulting in Toronto and the GTA The AIDOLS headquarters market: rates in CAD, Ontario privacy rules and the GTA communities served.
- AI consulting across Canada Provinces, privacy law and the cities AIDOLS serves from its Toronto headquarters.
- Read the refund guarantee terms Refund conditions in full, including the Scale proration and the Sprint exclusion.
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