Canadian Centre for Child Protection warns of “growing wave” of online abuse material since the launch of public AI tools
Why It Matters
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection has been advocating for reforms to the country’s Criminal Code that would better protect victims in cases of sexually explicit deepfakes. At the same time, as the number of exploitative images on the internet continues to climb, the organization is considering ways that it can use AI to support its research.
Patient and kind capital: Indigenous investors opt for new Shared Earnings Agreements
Why It Matters
Colonial business financing methods do not often align with Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Doing Business. Instead of relying on loans that can lead to bankruptcy or venture capital funding that can lead to short-term, investor-centric goals, a Shared Earnings Agreement can ensure financial stability for founders.
People’s Consultation on AI launched as antidote to Canada’s 30-day rapid sprint
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Canada’s mental health system is “disjointed”, volunteer data analysts reveal service gaps
Why It Matters
Data sharing remains a point of “paralysis” for the Canadian mental health sector, experts say. This first-of-its-kind datathon will soon give rise to a new Community of Practice in the sector, to enable ongoing collaboration.
Assigning value to the priceless: New 'ecosystem accounting' framework will help StatsCan predict environmental impact on human health
Why It Matters
Ecosystem accounting equips communities and policymakers with data that links environmental change to human health, equity, and resilience—critical for shaping just and sustainable futures. By quantifying the value of natural assets in cities, the framework helps the social good sector advocate for policies that protect vulnerable populations and ensure equitable access to environmental benefits.