Tech and AI

Canada’s mental health system is “disjointed”, volunteer data analysts reveal service gaps

In April 2025, several mental health organizations participated in a national datathon, providing volunteers with access to their program, service and referral data. Today, some of those organizations are beginning to implement tools and analysis methods uncovered during the datathon.

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Ecosystem accounting puts a dollar value on a city’s natural assets to help track and predict environmental impacts on human health and inform future policymaking

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Generative AI might end up being worthless — and that could be a good thing

If AI’s economic hype collapses, society may gain back trust, creativity, and human-centred value.

The future of work — according to Gen Z — is purposeful, digital and flexible

Gen Z's pragmatic approach will redefine work, leadership and employer expectations

Meet the volunteers mapping Quebec’s responsible tech industry

The map will highlight companies and organizations that are working to reduce environmental impact and increase social cohesion and belonging – all utilizing technology.

Anthropic partners with Benevity, Blackbaud and Candid to widen non-profit AI access
Could a national, public ‘CanGPT’ be Canada’s answer to ChatGPT?

CanGPT: Imagining a public-service AI for Canada’s digital future

Feeding change: Regina’s free grocery store will soon be developing its own food products

The BMO Asahtowikamik Community Food Hub opened its doors in August 2024. After 15 months, the Hub – operated by the Regina Foodbank – has amassed enough data to better understand supply and demand in the free food store.

Niiwin: A new tool protecting Indigenous data sovereignty

Animikii, an Indigenous technology company, has launched Niiwin after more than two years in development.

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