Research
Research: AI Pricing and Search Data for Canadian Businesses
Original data on what Canadian businesses search for and pay when they look at AI and automation. Each report says where its numbers came from, and the data is free to reuse with a link.
Reports
Written by Scott Holmes, founder of AI Agents for Business.
AI and automation search trends in Canada, 2026
Google search estimates for 554 non-brand AI and automation terms, September 2025 to August 2026. Which themes grew, the July 2026 drop, the rise of open-source agents like OpenClaw and Hermes Agent, buyer-intent searches and what is fading. Two CSV files to download. Published October 6, 2026.
Read the reportHow much does a custom AI agent cost in Canada? (October 2026)
What Canadian agencies publish for custom AI agents, checked October 6, 2026: published prices from twelve agencies for first single-purpose builds, custom agents with integrations, production rollouts and managed monthly plans, grouped by the kind of work you would be buying. Published October 6, 2026.
Read the reportCan I use this research?
Yes. Please quote the numbers with a link to the report you used. The search trends report and its two data files are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit AI Agents for Business and link to the report.
Each report has a method section that names the data source, the dates it was collected and its limits. Where we interpret the data rather than report it, we say so.
For a plain-English introduction to the topic, start with our guide to what AI agents actually do for a business.
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