On June 5, 2024, Anthropic announced that its Claude AI services are now available in Canada. The company said individuals and businesses across the country can access the Claude model family through several channels.
How Canadians can access Claude
- Claude.ai: the web-based interface providing Anthropic’s next-generation AI assistant.
- Claude iOS app: a free mobile application in the Apple App Store offering the same experience as the mobile web.
- Claude API: an interface for developers to integrate Anthropic’s models into applications, websites, or services.
- Claude Team plan: a secure workspace for teams that provides increased usage for members.
Models and pricing
Anthropic confirmed that Claude Pro subscribers gain access to all models, including Claude 3 Opus, Sonnet, and Haiku. Claude Pro costs CA$28 plus tax per month, offers five times the usage compared with the free Claude.ai offering, and includes early access to new features.
The Team plan is CA$42 plus tax per user per month and requires a minimum purchase of five seats.
Why the Canadian launch matters
Anthropic noted Canada’s contributions to the responsible development and deployment of AI and said it looks forward to seeing how Canadian users incorporate the Claude 3 model family into their workflows.
Summary
As of June 5, 2024, Canadian individuals and organizations can use Claude via web, iOS, and API access. Paid options include Claude Pro at CA$28+tax/month and a Team plan at CA$42+tax/user/month with a five-seat minimum, and the available models include Claude 3 Opus, Sonnet, and Haiku.
