TD survey finds 32% of Canadians overstate AI skills as workplace expectations rise

• TD’s 2026 AI report flagged rising workplace pressure in Canada as adoption accelerates.
• 78% of respondents viewed AI adoption as inevitable; 53% said their employer lagged peers on rollout.
• Skills confidence remained weak: 75% graded themselves “C” or lower; 32% said they overstated AI skills at work.
• Training gaps persisted, with 37% reporting adequate employer-provided AI training.
• Productivity impact was already measurable: 59% said AI lifted output; 58% said it gave them an edge in comparable roles.

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