A Mission-Aligned Partner
for Canadian Government.
Nation Code Canada is a Canadian non-profit that delivers sovereign AI, accessible digital services, responsible technology, and capacity building for federal, provincial, and municipal governments. We don't answer to shareholders. We answer to Canadians.
Why Work with a Non-Profit?
The difference in incentives changes everything about how we work.
No Shareholders. No Upselling.
As a non-profit, we are not trying to maximize contract value. We recommend what is right for the problem, build it honestly, and measure success by public impact.
Mission Aligned.
Our mission is public good. That means we are aligned with government objectives in a way that most commercial vendors are not.
Transparent by Default.
We document every design decision, every data practice, and every AI system in detail. Everything we build can be audited and explained.
Canadian Talent.
Nation Code Canada is where Canada's brightest and most driven talent comes to do work that actually matters. The people here are not chasing salaries. They are building the country they want to live in.
Our Capabilities
End-to-end public sector digital capabilities from the first research question to post-deployment support.
Research & Evidence
- Digital service needs assessments and gap analysis
- Feasibility studies for AI and digital initiatives
- Policy research and plain-language briefs
- Program evaluation and impact measurement
- Stakeholder engagement and consultation design
Sovereign AI
- AI systems built, trained, and hosted in Canada
- PIPEDA compliance and privacy by design
- Responsible AI auditing and bias testing
- Explainable AI with transparent decision-making
- Alignment with Treasury Board AI Directive
Digital Services
- Accessible web and mobile applications (WCAG 2.1 AA)
- Bilingual service design (Official Languages Act)
- Legacy system modernization and migration
- API development and system integration
- Canadian cloud infrastructure deployment
Training & Capacity
- AI literacy for public servants
- Digital skills training for frontline staff
- Responsible AI governance workshops
- Train-the-trainer programs
- Custom curriculum aligned to GoC digital standards
Built to Government Standards
These are not aspirational commitments. They are engineering requirements built into every system we deliver.
PIPEDA
Full compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act. Privacy by design on every system we build.
WCAG 2.1 AA
Every public-facing digital product meets or exceeds Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Level AA.
Official Languages Act
Bilingual delivery by default. English and French support built into every public-facing service from day one.
Treasury Board AI Directive
Alignment with the Government of Canada Directive on Automated Decision-Making in every AI system we deploy.
Canadian Cloud
All data stored and processed on Canadian infrastructure. We do not transfer Canadian data outside Canada.
Security First
Security review is part of every build. Government-grade data protection and access controls by default.
How We Work
A structured, accountable process designed for the complexity of the public sector.
Discovery & Alignment
We meet with your team to understand the policy context, user needs, technical landscape, and constraints before any work begins.
Research & Assessment
We ground every recommendation in evidence, whether that is a needs assessment, feasibility study, or technical audit of existing systems.
Strategy & Roadmap
We produce a clear, phased roadmap designed for your procurement context and organizational capacity.
Agile Delivery
We build in short sprints with regular reporting and demos. You see working software and research outputs throughout, not just at the end.
Responsible AI Review
Every AI system goes through a formal responsible AI review, documented and suitable for sharing with oversight bodies, before deployment.
Deployment & Support
We deploy on Canadian infrastructure, train your staff, produce full documentation, and provide ongoing maintenance and support.
What We Build
Real examples of the work we do for government partners.
Citizen Service Navigation
AI-powered tools that help Canadians find benefits, programs, and services they are eligible for, in plain language and multiple languages.
Benefits Eligibility Tool
Accessible, bilingual web tools that guide residents through eligibility questions to connect them with the right provincial programs.
Document Intelligence
Automated processing of government applications and forms using NLP, reducing manual workload and improving consistency.
AI Governance Framework
Comprehensive responsible AI governance frameworks including policy, risk tools, and staff training for government departments.
Digital Service Transformation
End-to-end modernization of citizen-facing services, from user research and design through to accessible delivery and staff training.
Program Evaluation
Rigorous evaluation of publicly funded programs to assess outcomes, demonstrate impact, and inform funding decisions.
Who We Work With
Federal Government
Departments and agencies modernizing national digital services and deploying responsible AI at scale.
Provincial & Territorial
Governments improving service delivery for residents through digital transformation and responsible AI.
Municipal Governments
Cities and towns building smarter, more accessible local services with limited budgets and high public accountability.
Crown Corporations
Public enterprises seeking a mission-aligned partner for responsible digital transformation.
Live Pilot Data
Access Our Pilot Program Results
Our live newcomer service navigation pilot is generating real data. Government partners and researchers can download the full feedback report as a structured PDF or raw JSON dataset for analysis and program evaluation.
Ready to work together?
We offer a free strategy session to every government partner. No commitment required. Let's start with a conversation about what you are trying to solve.
nationcode@proton.me