Code for Canada
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Code for Canada
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Hey Bluesky! It seemed about time we made an account here. If you're not familiar with our work, we're a non-profit dedicated to improving life in Canada through tech & design.
Follow us for the latest in civic tech and digital government news and learn more at codefor.ca
Follow us for the latest in civic tech and digital government news and learn more at codefor.ca
🔔Join our friends @fwd50conf.bsky.social on June 3rd, where they'll explore the full AI supply chain - from data ownership to practical automation in government. Buy your pass to be part of the conversation! t.co/jhEJSdzxeo
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May 12, 2025 at 1:16 PM
🔔Join our friends @fwd50conf.bsky.social on June 3rd, where they'll explore the full AI supply chain - from data ownership to practical automation in government. Buy your pass to be part of the conversation! t.co/jhEJSdzxeo
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Calling all #OpenData professionals and enthusiasts! 3 days left to register at the members' early bird rate! The GO Open Data Conference "Open Data in the Age of AI" explores the intersection of open data and AI. We also have a very special mystery guest!
Register: tinyurl.com/bdfk93y7
Register: tinyurl.com/bdfk93y7
April 23, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Calling all #OpenData professionals and enthusiasts! 3 days left to register at the members' early bird rate! The GO Open Data Conference "Open Data in the Age of AI" explores the intersection of open data and AI. We also have a very special mystery guest!
Register: tinyurl.com/bdfk93y7
Register: tinyurl.com/bdfk93y7
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Hear giancarlofiorella.bsky.social talk about how bellingcat.com mobilizes a volunteer community to help document war crimes and other atrocities in conflict zones across the world.
Plus our usual breakouts for projects and discussions
April 22 7pm: in person and online
guild.host/events/civic...
Plus our usual breakouts for projects and discussions
April 22 7pm: in person and online
guild.host/events/civic...
April 17, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Hear giancarlofiorella.bsky.social talk about how bellingcat.com mobilizes a volunteer community to help document war crimes and other atrocities in conflict zones across the world.
Plus our usual breakouts for projects and discussions
April 22 7pm: in person and online
guild.host/events/civic...
Plus our usual breakouts for projects and discussions
April 22 7pm: in person and online
guild.host/events/civic...
📣 Calling for recommendations: Our team is looking for case management tools (e.g. tracking clients, coordinating services, and documenting outcomes) that also offer robust data analysis for reporting and decision-making.
April 17, 2025 at 1:57 PM
📣 Calling for recommendations: Our team is looking for case management tools (e.g. tracking clients, coordinating services, and documenting outcomes) that also offer robust data analysis for reporting and decision-making.
Can you guess which Canadian city we snapped this selfie in? 👀
Our management team came together last week to plan for Q2 full of big plans and exciting projects.
Even though we're remote-first with staff across the country, we know the value of coming together for deeper collaboration.
Our management team came together last week to plan for Q2 full of big plans and exciting projects.
Even though we're remote-first with staff across the country, we know the value of coming together for deeper collaboration.
April 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Can you guess which Canadian city we snapped this selfie in? 👀
Our management team came together last week to plan for Q2 full of big plans and exciting projects.
Even though we're remote-first with staff across the country, we know the value of coming together for deeper collaboration.
Our management team came together last week to plan for Q2 full of big plans and exciting projects.
Even though we're remote-first with staff across the country, we know the value of coming together for deeper collaboration.
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ICYMI: Podcast on Building an Accessible Web with Mike Gifford
CivicActioner @mgifford.bsky.social, Open Standards and Practices Lead, dives into how and why of building an accessible web on this recent episode of Civic Tech Chat.
civictech.chat/2025/02/buil...
CivicActioner @mgifford.bsky.social, Open Standards and Practices Lead, dives into how and why of building an accessible web on this recent episode of Civic Tech Chat.
civictech.chat/2025/02/buil...
93 Building an accessible web 🌐 - Civic Tech Chat
We’re joined by Mike Gifford, Open Standards and Practice Lead at CivicActions. We’ll dig deep into what it takes to build accessible web services and why th...
civictech.chat
April 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
ICYMI: Podcast on Building an Accessible Web with Mike Gifford
CivicActioner @mgifford.bsky.social, Open Standards and Practices Lead, dives into how and why of building an accessible web on this recent episode of Civic Tech Chat.
civictech.chat/2025/02/buil...
CivicActioner @mgifford.bsky.social, Open Standards and Practices Lead, dives into how and why of building an accessible web on this recent episode of Civic Tech Chat.
civictech.chat/2025/02/buil...
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Join us at #AI Solutions Lab 2025 on April 15, 2025.
This exclusive event will help you:
🔹 Learn practical AI strategies
🔹 Navigate AI ethics, bias, & security risks
🔹 Explore how AI can streamline workflows and boost impact
👉 Become a member to secure your spot: tinyurl.com/49ffjdm4
This exclusive event will help you:
🔹 Learn practical AI strategies
🔹 Navigate AI ethics, bias, & security risks
🔹 Explore how AI can streamline workflows and boost impact
👉 Become a member to secure your spot: tinyurl.com/49ffjdm4
AI for Social Impact Academy: Solutions Lab
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April 8, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Join us at #AI Solutions Lab 2025 on April 15, 2025.
This exclusive event will help you:
🔹 Learn practical AI strategies
🔹 Navigate AI ethics, bias, & security risks
🔹 Explore how AI can streamline workflows and boost impact
👉 Become a member to secure your spot: tinyurl.com/49ffjdm4
This exclusive event will help you:
🔹 Learn practical AI strategies
🔹 Navigate AI ethics, bias, & security risks
🔹 Explore how AI can streamline workflows and boost impact
👉 Become a member to secure your spot: tinyurl.com/49ffjdm4
You won't want to miss this discussion featuring our CEO Dorothy Eng!
Become a Future of Good member for free access to this virtual event ⬇️
Become a Future of Good member for free access to this virtual event ⬇️
🎤 Session Spotlight!
Here’s what you’ll learn in this D3:
⚠️ The top cybersecurity risks tied to #AI & how to protect your systems
🔐 Privacy practices to safeguard sensitive data
🧱 How to build an ethical AI framework that earns trust
Become a #member to secure your spot: tinyurl.com/49ffjdm4
Here’s what you’ll learn in this D3:
⚠️ The top cybersecurity risks tied to #AI & how to protect your systems
🔐 Privacy practices to safeguard sensitive data
🧱 How to build an ethical AI framework that earns trust
Become a #member to secure your spot: tinyurl.com/49ffjdm4
April 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
You won't want to miss this discussion featuring our CEO Dorothy Eng!
Become a Future of Good member for free access to this virtual event ⬇️
Become a Future of Good member for free access to this virtual event ⬇️
Is your team curious about digital accessibility?
Delivering a workshop on web accessibility is a great way to build internal capacity and encourage people to think more about creating inclusive digital experiences.
Check out our blog for tips: hubs.li/Q03fKMD_0
Delivering a workshop on web accessibility is a great way to build internal capacity and encourage people to think more about creating inclusive digital experiences.
Check out our blog for tips: hubs.li/Q03fKMD_0
How to Design and Develop for Web Accessibility: A Workshop Summary
A Code for Canada Developer shares some challenges, learning and web accessibility tips.
hubs.li
April 7, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Is your team curious about digital accessibility?
Delivering a workshop on web accessibility is a great way to build internal capacity and encourage people to think more about creating inclusive digital experiences.
Check out our blog for tips: hubs.li/Q03fKMD_0
Delivering a workshop on web accessibility is a great way to build internal capacity and encourage people to think more about creating inclusive digital experiences.
Check out our blog for tips: hubs.li/Q03fKMD_0
From brainstorm to real-world prototyping!
Our Senior Service Designer Uneeba led a creative brainstorm activity to reimagine the waiting experience 🧠
She brought lots of the ideas to life through in-person prototyping at a popular tourist spot, testing how they’d work in the real world.
Our Senior Service Designer Uneeba led a creative brainstorm activity to reimagine the waiting experience 🧠
She brought lots of the ideas to life through in-person prototyping at a popular tourist spot, testing how they’d work in the real world.
April 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM
From brainstorm to real-world prototyping!
Our Senior Service Designer Uneeba led a creative brainstorm activity to reimagine the waiting experience 🧠
She brought lots of the ideas to life through in-person prototyping at a popular tourist spot, testing how they’d work in the real world.
Our Senior Service Designer Uneeba led a creative brainstorm activity to reimagine the waiting experience 🧠
She brought lots of the ideas to life through in-person prototyping at a popular tourist spot, testing how they’d work in the real world.
This Ottawa Citizen article lays out the key considerations for public servants in the federal government’s new AI strategy: ottawacitizen.com/public-servi...
We’re glad to see @ryanandrosoff.bsky.social emphasize the opportunity to equip public servants with practical AI skills.
We’re glad to see @ryanandrosoff.bsky.social emphasize the opportunity to equip public servants with practical AI skills.
Four things public servants need to know about the federal government's new AI strategy
Artificial intelligence has the potential to be both transformational and highly disruptive for the government's workforce.
ottawacitizen.com
April 2, 2025 at 12:45 PM
This Ottawa Citizen article lays out the key considerations for public servants in the federal government’s new AI strategy: ottawacitizen.com/public-servi...
We’re glad to see @ryanandrosoff.bsky.social emphasize the opportunity to equip public servants with practical AI skills.
We’re glad to see @ryanandrosoff.bsky.social emphasize the opportunity to equip public servants with practical AI skills.
At Code for Canada, we see big benefits to working with AI within the public sector. Here are a few:
Read our full guide for ethically working with AI in the public sector 👉 hubs.li/Q03c33XJ0
Read our full guide for ethically working with AI in the public sector 👉 hubs.li/Q03c33XJ0
April 1, 2025 at 1:58 PM
At Code for Canada, we see big benefits to working with AI within the public sector. Here are a few:
Read our full guide for ethically working with AI in the public sector 👉 hubs.li/Q03c33XJ0
Read our full guide for ethically working with AI in the public sector 👉 hubs.li/Q03c33XJ0
Join us this Friday at DemocracyXChange: Canada’s premier democracy summit!
Looking forward to engaging with leaders, policymakers and innovators on important civic topics, from AI and information integrity to governance and inequality.
Will we see you there?
Get more details: hubs.li/Q03dGw6D0
Looking forward to engaging with leaders, policymakers and innovators on important civic topics, from AI and information integrity to governance and inequality.
Will we see you there?
Get more details: hubs.li/Q03dGw6D0
DemocracyXChange 2025
In an era of growing polarization, we must interrogate existing paradigms and old preconceptions in order to deliver lasting change. DemocracyXChange 2025…
hubs.li
March 31, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Join us this Friday at DemocracyXChange: Canada’s premier democracy summit!
Looking forward to engaging with leaders, policymakers and innovators on important civic topics, from AI and information integrity to governance and inequality.
Will we see you there?
Get more details: hubs.li/Q03dGw6D0
Looking forward to engaging with leaders, policymakers and innovators on important civic topics, from AI and information integrity to governance and inequality.
Will we see you there?
Get more details: hubs.li/Q03dGw6D0
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This month, we cover:
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March 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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This month, we cover:
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🙌 Apr 9th at 6PM: Civic Tech Montreal Hacknight #7
Let's build a better Montréal, ensemble! 🛠️
Bring your ideas, projects, & passion for civic tech. All backgrounds are welcome! 🙌
Check it out 👉 https://guild.host/e/x0pzv6
Let's build a better Montréal, ensemble! 🛠️
Bring your ideas, projects, & passion for civic tech. All backgrounds are welcome! 🙌
Check it out 👉 https://guild.host/e/x0pzv6
Civic Tech Montreal Hacknight #7
Nous travaillons ensemble pour faire progresser la technologie civile à Montréal, Québec. Nos initiatives combinent l'activisme, la technologie et l'engagement communautaire local.
Montréal a une riche histoire de technologie civile et de développement communautaire. Nous désirons créer un espace où les gens peuvent se réunir pour discuter, collaborer et agir sur les défis locaux.
Qui devrait venir? Que vous soyez nouveau dans la technologie civile ou un praticien avec beaucoup d'experience, vous êtes les bienvenus ! Nous accueillons tous les profils—données, informatique, produit, design, et plus encore. Des étudiants ansi que des professionnels chevronnés, c'est un espace pour apprendre et grandir ensemble en tant que communauté.
À quoi s'attendre? Nos soirées comprennent généralement des mises à jour de projets, des présentations éclair des membres de la communauté et du temps dédié à la collaboration appliquée.
Nous encourageons les participants à apporter leurs propres projets ou à rejoindre des initiatives existantes. Nous accueillerons également des conférenciers et des praticiens de la technologie civile de Montréal et du Canada.
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We are working together to advance civic tech in Montreal, Quebec. These initiatives combine activism, technology, and local community engagement.
Montreal has a rich history of civic tech and community building. We're creating a space where people can come together to talk, build, and act on local challenges.
Who should come: Whether you're new to civic tech or an experienced practitioner, you're welcome to join us! We welcome all backgrounds—data, code, product, design, and more. From students to seasoned professionals, this is a space to learn and grow together as a community.
What to expect: Our hack nights typically include project updates, lightning talks from community members, and dedicated time for hands-on collaboration. We encourage participants to bring their own projects or join existing initiatives. We'll also host civic tech speakers and practitioners from across Montreal and Canada.
Location and schedule: Details for each meetup will be shared with registered participants. We aim to create an accessible and welcoming environment for everyone.
Come ready to share ideas, learn from others, and contribute to meaningful civic projects that can make a difference in Montreal!
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March 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
🙌 Apr 9th at 6PM: Civic Tech Montreal Hacknight #7
Let's build a better Montréal, ensemble! 🛠️
Bring your ideas, projects, & passion for civic tech. All backgrounds are welcome! 🙌
Check it out 👉 https://guild.host/e/x0pzv6
Let's build a better Montréal, ensemble! 🛠️
Bring your ideas, projects, & passion for civic tech. All backgrounds are welcome! 🙌
Check it out 👉 https://guild.host/e/x0pzv6
We're feeling inspired by this digital government success story from the Nova Scotia Department of Cyber Security and Digital Solutions ✨
It has great insights on how digital platforms speed up service delivery.
It has great insights on how digital platforms speed up service delivery.
Transforming Government Services with Digital Platforms – Cyber Security and Digital Solutions
hubs.li
March 24, 2025 at 8:05 PM
We're feeling inspired by this digital government success story from the Nova Scotia Department of Cyber Security and Digital Solutions ✨
It has great insights on how digital platforms speed up service delivery.
It has great insights on how digital platforms speed up service delivery.
❤️ Loving this call-to-action: "The time for action is now. Government, businesses, and citizens must collaborate to drive an impactful digital transformation effort."
Code for Canada is proud to work with governments across the country to improve digital service design and delivery for residents.
Code for Canada is proud to work with governments across the country to improve digital service design and delivery for residents.
Canada is losing ground.
Once 3rd in global digital government rankings, we’ve plummeted to 32nd in 2022.
Will Canada step up and lead the digital revolution, or be left behind?
More from Sam Jenkins, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of @gopunchcard.bsky.social: thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/bridg...
Once 3rd in global digital government rankings, we’ve plummeted to 32nd in 2022.
Will Canada step up and lead the digital revolution, or be left behind?
More from Sam Jenkins, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of @gopunchcard.bsky.social: thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/bridg...
March 19, 2025 at 1:41 PM
❤️ Loving this call-to-action: "The time for action is now. Government, businesses, and citizens must collaborate to drive an impactful digital transformation effort."
Code for Canada is proud to work with governments across the country to improve digital service design and delivery for residents.
Code for Canada is proud to work with governments across the country to improve digital service design and delivery for residents.
"If waiting is an inevitable part of flowing through a service, could it become a benefit instead of a challenge? What if waiting could be thoughtfully designed to enhance — even enrich — the overall experience?"
Learn how we used service design to improve the waiting experience: hubs.li/Q03c3cCY0
Learn how we used service design to improve the waiting experience: hubs.li/Q03c3cCY0
How to Use Service Design to Improve Waiting Experiences
A Code for Canada Senior Service Designer applies a human-centered lens to the design of waiting.
hubs.li
March 19, 2025 at 1:36 PM
"If waiting is an inevitable part of flowing through a service, could it become a benefit instead of a challenge? What if waiting could be thoughtfully designed to enhance — even enrich — the overall experience?"
Learn how we used service design to improve the waiting experience: hubs.li/Q03c3cCY0
Learn how we used service design to improve the waiting experience: hubs.li/Q03c3cCY0
🆕 We're happy to see the Government of Ontario has released a directive on the responsible use of AI.
The emphasis on transparency, accountability and public purpose align with our own ethical AI principles ✔️
📃 Read the new directive in full here: hubs.li/Q03bZrLq0
The emphasis on transparency, accountability and public purpose align with our own ethical AI principles ✔️
📃 Read the new directive in full here: hubs.li/Q03bZrLq0
Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence Directive
This directive sets out the requirements for the transparent, responsible and accountable use of artificial intelligence (AI) by the Government of Ontario.
hubs.li
March 17, 2025 at 12:47 PM
🆕 We're happy to see the Government of Ontario has released a directive on the responsible use of AI.
The emphasis on transparency, accountability and public purpose align with our own ethical AI principles ✔️
📃 Read the new directive in full here: hubs.li/Q03bZrLq0
The emphasis on transparency, accountability and public purpose align with our own ethical AI principles ✔️
📃 Read the new directive in full here: hubs.li/Q03bZrLq0
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We've added Data on Purpose 2025: Reimagining the Digital Future: Harnessing AI for Social Good (Online) to the civic tech calendar (ift.tt/sd2U7Et). Full info here:
Data on Purpose 2025
Data on Purpose 2025 is a free two-day virtual summit exploring the rapidly growing role of AI in social innovation. Under the theme “Reimagining the Digital Future: Harnessing AI for Social Good,”...
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March 14, 2025 at 12:22 PM
We've added Data on Purpose 2025: Reimagining the Digital Future: Harnessing AI for Social Good (Online) to the civic tech calendar (ift.tt/sd2U7Et). Full info here:
Share our passion for accessible public services and systems?
Review Accessibility Standards Canada's new standard and provide your input 👇
Review Accessibility Standards Canada's new standard and provide your input 👇
Accessibility Standards Canada has a new standard out for public review and comment, "Accessible and Equitable Artificial Intelligence Systems." Find the draft and give your comments here: accessible.canada.ca/creating-acc...
Deadline is May 5, 2025. #A11y
Deadline is May 5, 2025. #A11y
3. Introduction - Accessibility Standards Canada
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March 11, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Share our passion for accessible public services and systems?
Review Accessibility Standards Canada's new standard and provide your input 👇
Review Accessibility Standards Canada's new standard and provide your input 👇
Code for Canada is happy to see the federal government’s first AI Strategy take shape 🇨🇦
This year, we'll continue working with our partners to ensure AI is deployed ethically and responsibly across all levels of government.
Read the full strategy: hubs.ly/Q039VM3k0
This year, we'll continue working with our partners to ensure AI is deployed ethically and responsibly across all levels of government.
Read the full strategy: hubs.ly/Q039VM3k0
AI Strategy for the Federal Public Service 2025-2027: Overview - Canada.ca
hubs.ly
March 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Code for Canada is happy to see the federal government’s first AI Strategy take shape 🇨🇦
This year, we'll continue working with our partners to ensure AI is deployed ethically and responsibly across all levels of government.
Read the full strategy: hubs.ly/Q039VM3k0
This year, we'll continue working with our partners to ensure AI is deployed ethically and responsibly across all levels of government.
Read the full strategy: hubs.ly/Q039VM3k0
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Our next event: Tuesday
Planner Trevor Heywood will talk about documenting and analyzing his adventures walking 3,000 km of metroscapes, to help others advocate for improved active transportation and public parkland.
March 11th, 7pm: in person and online!
👉 guild.host/events/civic...
#civictech
Planner Trevor Heywood will talk about documenting and analyzing his adventures walking 3,000 km of metroscapes, to help others advocate for improved active transportation and public parkland.
March 11th, 7pm: in person and online!
👉 guild.host/events/civic...
#civictech
March 6, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Our next event: Tuesday
Planner Trevor Heywood will talk about documenting and analyzing his adventures walking 3,000 km of metroscapes, to help others advocate for improved active transportation and public parkland.
March 11th, 7pm: in person and online!
👉 guild.host/events/civic...
#civictech
Planner Trevor Heywood will talk about documenting and analyzing his adventures walking 3,000 km of metroscapes, to help others advocate for improved active transportation and public parkland.
March 11th, 7pm: in person and online!
👉 guild.host/events/civic...
#civictech
With new technology constantly emerging, it's easy to feel overwhelmed.
Our Senior UX Designer Jesse Hammond has put together a guide on how we’re helping public servants navigate the AI landscape.
Check it out: bit.ly/4h8MmFc
Our Senior UX Designer Jesse Hammond has put together a guide on how we’re helping public servants navigate the AI landscape.
Check it out: bit.ly/4h8MmFc
How to Ethically Use AI in the Public Sector
A guide on how Code for Canada approaches AI in our work with public sector partners.
bit.ly
March 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM
With new technology constantly emerging, it's easy to feel overwhelmed.
Our Senior UX Designer Jesse Hammond has put together a guide on how we’re helping public servants navigate the AI landscape.
Check it out: bit.ly/4h8MmFc
Our Senior UX Designer Jesse Hammond has put together a guide on how we’re helping public servants navigate the AI landscape.
Check it out: bit.ly/4h8MmFc