Feeling anxious about tariffs, turmoil and Trump? Greenshield offers free mental health care to all Canadians

Why It Matters

In some communities, mental health care is stigmatized, or there are barriers to access. This offer is an opportunity to try therapy and access resources for free.

How an Egyptian app developer fixed his own speech impediment with AI-powered tech

Why It Matters

Experts say the app bridges a significant care gap in the Middle East. There, awareness of speech therapy is limited, and there are few academic programs train new therapists.

Custom LLMs and collaborative datasets: does the aid sector need AI?

Why It Matters

While artificial intelligence could make humanitarian aid program delivery more efficient, researchers have also criticized experimenting with new technologies on vulnerable populations.

New documents show how ‘civil society’ contributed to draft AI and privacy legislation

Why It Matters

AI use is becoming increasingly ubiquitous, and regulation lags behind. A new Access to Information request shows how Canada’s Artificial Intelligence and Data Act was drafted - a piece of regulation which has now stalled because of prorogation.

No noticeable impact of Canada Post strikes on half of non-profits, new research finds

Why It Matters

The end of the year is most charities’ major fundraising push, and the strike threatened to disrupt direct mail campaigns. Many charities chose to try new ways to connect with donors, while others stuck with the status quo.

How a QR code campaign generated $250,000 for Toronto food bank Daily Bread

Why It Matters

By spinning up a low-cost fundraising campaign informed by a change in a local context, Daily Bread was able to generate additional capital – crucial as demand on its network of food banks continues to rise.