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.

Canada’s North is warming from the ground up, and our infrastructure isn’t ready

Why It Matters

Permafrost degradation is quietly undermining homes, roads, airports, and fuel systems across Northern Canada, threatening daily life and essential services. Indigenous communities bear the greatest risks, making equitable, ground-temperature management a critical part of climate adaptation.

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.