Bill 42 — People's Efficiency & Sovereign AI Act | Cascadia
Review and vote on Bill 42: the BC Sovereign AI Act — a framework for responsible AI adoption and digital sovereignty in British Columbia.
Key provisions
- Democracy first, AI second — public accountability precedes AI deployment in government
- Sovereign AI governance: BC government AI systems must operate under Canadian jurisdiction (PIPEDA/FOIPPA compliant)
- Agile Government Model: 2-week sprint cycles, public roadmap, and transparent issue tracking
- Workforce Transition Plan: Pathway A (internal reskill), Pathway B (private-sector placement), Pathway C (exit package)
- No forced surveillance — AI tools may not be made mandatory for BC residents without legislative approval
- Savings Dashboard: metrics for admin hours saved, processing time reduced, and projected annual savings published quarterly
How to vote
Visit cascadia.vote/bills/42 to read the full bill and cast your vote. Options typically include: Yes — build the plan, No — keep current systems, Revise — needs stronger safeguards, or Pilot first — prove it small.
This is a draft civic proposal for public discussion. It is not enacted legislation.
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