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.
Amnesty toolkit will help researchers uncover discrimination by algorithm in the public sector
Why It Matters
Niiwin: A new tool protecting Indigenous data sovereignty
Why It Matters
Indigenous data governance and sovereignty frameworks emphasize that Indigenous peoples should have the authority to own, control and access their own data. By design, many software platforms and digital tools do not respect those rights.
Canada’s AI Task Force needs a Civil Society and Communities council, advocates say
Why It Matters
Minister Solomon’s rapid “national sprint” of public consultations has drawn criticism from academics and the social purpose sector alike. The new campaign provides practical and tangible steps that the Minister and the Task Force can take to ensure that Canada’s approach to AI remains equitable, accessible and accountable.