Copilot is a general-purpose generative artificial intelligence tool deployed across Government of Canada departments to enhance employee productivity. The Public Service Commission piloted the platform in late 2024 and early 2025, and has since integrated it into regular operations throughout 2025. The system helps employees generate text, edit documents, summarize information, create images, and translate content.
This system is designed specifically for personal productivity tasks and does not process personal information about citizens or members of the public. Government employees using Copilot have access to the tool through their Microsoft 365 accounts. The system operates according to the Government of Canada's FASTER principles and is guided by the Treasury Board Secretariat's Guide on the use of Generative AI.
Looking forward, the Public Service Commission plans to expand Copilot's use to include more advanced enterprise-level capabilities, such as specialized chatbots powered by Copilot agents that can draw from curated documentation. This transparency page explains how the system works, what data it processes, and what safeguards are in place.
