Many Canadian agencies now sell AI search optimization. It goes by several names: GEO (generative engine optimization), AEO (answer engine optimization) and "AI SEO". It aims to get your business cited in ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity and Gemini. I haven't vetted any of these firms, and the pricing comes from directory listings and may be out of date.

**Agencies that came up in search**
- **WebsiteSEO Canada** does AEO and GEO. A directory listing shows projects at about $1,000–$10,000 and hourly rates around $120.
- **Search Engine People** (Toronto) offers AI content strategy, with listed projects from about $1,000.
- **SeoLogist Marketing Agency** (Toronto) offers both traditional SEO and GEO.
- **Search + Gather** (Toronto) works on AI-driven growth, with listed pricing from about $5,000 per project.
- **Qode Media** (Toronto) recently launched GEO services.
- **DevCommX** has a Kitchener page for GEO. It leans toward B2B and tech companies.
- **Major Tom** (Vancouver) focuses on enterprise clients, so it is probably not a fit for a small business.

**Tips for choosing**
- Ask for case studies that show your business being cited by AI tools, not only higher Google rankings.
- Ask how they measure results. Nobody can guarantee AI citations.
- Check that they have local or small-business experience.
- Some of the basics you can do yourself:
  - Keep your Google Business Profile complete.
  - Add FAQ-style content to your site.
  - Add schema markup.
  - Get reviews and mentions on other sites.

SOURCES:
https://www.searchenginepeople.com/?p=93931
https://digitalagencynetwork.com/agencies/canada/geo/
https://agencies.semrush.com/seologist-marketing-agency/
https://parachutedesign.ca/blog/top-ai-search-optimization-companies/
https://www.nutshell.com/blog/top-geo-agencies
https://www.designrush.com/agency/profile/websiteseo-canada
https://www.devcommx.com/generative-engine-optimization/kitchener
https://www.seologist.com/ai-seo-services/generative-engine-optimization
https://smb.cloverdalereporter.com/article/Qode-Media-Launches-Advanced-Generative-Engine-Optimization-Services-in-Toronto/6a473cc11a4645000208e56c