ISO 42001 cost in Canada mirrors ISO 27001, with more uncertainty because the standard and its assessor market are new. Treat the figures below as early planning estimates in CAD.
Every figure below is a planning estimate that varies by scope. See also ISO 42001 for Canadian startups.
Typical ranges in Canadian dollars. These are estimates for planning, not quotes.
| Cost area | Typical range (CAD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AIMS build / readiness | $25,000 - $70,000 | AI system mapping, risk and impact assessments, and control implementation. |
| Certification audit | $15,000 - $45,000 | Paid to the certification body; the market is still maturing. |
| Tooling and governance | Varies | Model governance, monitoring, and documentation tooling. |
| Ongoing surveillance | Recurring | Annual surveillance audits and program maintenance. |
Build the AIMS on an existing ISMS, scope to your highest-risk AI systems first, and reuse security testing you already run rather than starting governance from scratch.
traztech offers fixed-scope, productized engagements so the number is predictable. See pricing, or the AI / LLM Security service page.
Less so than SOC 2 or ISO 27001. The standard is new (2023) and the assessor market is still maturing, so treat any figure as an early estimate.
No. Every figure here is a planning estimate in Canadian dollars that varies with scope, company size, and existing maturity. We give you a firm quote after a short scoping call.
Build the AIMS on an existing ISMS, scope to your highest-risk AI systems first, and reuse security testing you already run rather than starting governance from scratch.
Book a free discovery call. We will tell you whether ISO 42001 fits, what it would take, and roughly what it would cost.