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    • The difference between data residency and data jurisdiction, and why both matter for Canadian social service providers

    • How the U.S. CLOUD Act applies to organizations using software from U.S.-incorporated vendors, even when data is hosted in Canada

    • What Canadian data sovereignty means in practice for the social sector

    • How OCAP® principles connect to technology procurement decisions, and what meaningful alignment looks like

    • Questions your organization can ask vendors to clarify jurisdiction, governance, and Indigenous data governance commitments

  • This session is designed for executive directors, IT leads, program managers, and board members at Canadian social sector organizations, particularly those serving Indigenous communities or holding sensitive client information. The goal is to support informed, deliberate technology governance.

Where Does Your Data Live? And Who Controls It? What the Canadian Social Sector Needs to Know About Data Sovereignty

April 16, 2026 10:00 AM MST

Canadian social sector organizations are making significant technology investments, including case management platforms, cloud-based records systems, and service coordination tools. Many have taken deliberate steps to ensure their data is stored in Canada. That is an important decision. It is also an incomplete one.

Where data is stored and under whose legal authority it is held are different questions. Legislation like the U.S. CLOUD Act means that a vendor's country of incorporation, not the physical location of its servers, can determine which courts have the authority to compel access to the information your organization holds on behalf of clients.

For organizations working with vulnerable populations, the distinction carries real weight. For Indigenous-led organizations and programs serving First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities, the conversation extends further, into questions of data sovereignty, community-level governance, and the First Nations principles of OCAP® (Ownership, Control, Access, and Possession).

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    Data Harmonization for Systems Change Utilizing Ontologies for Cross Sector Impact

    In an era of complex social challenges, it is essential to recognize that while each client, program, and organization is distinct, they all contribute to a broader ecosystem. This webinar introduces an advanced ontology that bridges communication across funders, service providers, and stakeholders, ensuring data collected at the client-service interaction level is effectively aggregated to assess broader systems impacts.

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    Watch our "2025 Social Outlook" webinar! As we enter a new year brimming with potential, this webinar will provide key insights into the major social, political, and economic trends shaping our communities in 2025. Navigate the shifting political landscape with an in-depth look at policy developments and their impact on social dynamics.

  • The Human and Financial Cost of Ontario’s Homelessness Crisis
    • 2025-02-20

    The Human and Financial Cost of Ontario’s Homelessness Crisis

    An in-depth discussion on Ontario’s homelessness crisis as we explore the key findings from our collaborative report, "Municipalities Under Pressure: The Human and Financial Cost of Ontario’s Homelessness Crisis," which has been heavily featured in the news recently. This webinar will highlight the human and financial costs of homelessness, the collaborative efforts behind the report, and the data-driven solutions proposed to achieve functional zero homelessness by 2030

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    • 2025-03-20

    Simplifying Access to Essential Support Services with Navigi and Systems Mapping

    Navigating support services can be complex—for both residents trying to access help and municipalities working to connect them. Systems mapping helps communities understand what services exist, where gaps might be, and how resources can be better allocated. This data can be used in custom dashboards to support municipal decision-making or integrated into Navigi, a tool that helps residents find essential services like housing, food assistance, mental health support, and more.

  • Mareto: Advanced Case Management Software for Social Services
    • 2025-04-17

    Mareto: Advanced Case Management Software for Social Services

    Explore the latest upgrades to Mareto, our user-friendly case management platform designed for social service providers. This webinar covers improved workflows, customization features, real-time data insights, and security enhancements that support more efficient service delivery and better client outcomes.

  • A Guide to Housing & Homelessness Projection Modelling
    • 2025-05-22

    A Guide to Housing & Homelessness Projection Modelling

    Across Canada, municipalities are facing complex and rising pressures around housing affordability and homelessness. But how do you move beyond reacting to start planning for the future? In this webinar, we'll break down how projection modelling works, what insights it provides, and why our modelling tool is becoming critical for municipal planning, budget prioritization, and long-term housing strategies.

  • Designing for Impact: How Strong Data Models Drive Better Outcomes
    • 2025-06-19

    Designing for Impact: How Strong Data Models Drive Better Outcomes

    Whether you're running a single program or coordinating efforts across an entire organization or system, one challenge remains constant: how do you gather and use data in a way that’s meaningful, not just mandatory? This webinar explores why a strong data model—the structure behind how your information is organized, connected, and collected—is foundational to making better decisions, supporting the people you serve, and demonstrating real impact.

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    • 2025-09-11

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  • From Data Chaos to Mission Success: Modernizing Case Management for Canadian Nonprofits
    • 2025-09-18

    From Data Chaos to Mission Success: Modernizing Case Management for Canadian Nonprofits

    In this free webinar, we’ll explore how Canadian nonprofits can break out of “data chaos” and move toward mission success with modern case management tools. You’ll hear sector insights, real nonprofit experiences, and see a light demo of what’s possible when your organization’s data is working for you instead of against you.

  • How to Reduce the Administrative Burden in Social Services
    • 2025-10-15

    How to Reduce the Administrative Burden in Social Services

    In today’s demanding social services environment, managing complex caseloads while delivering high-quality care can be overwhelming. This webinar will demonstrate to Social Workers, Case Managers, Program Managers, and Executive Directors how to reduce administrative burdens, improve client outcomes, and enhance team collaboration using Mareto, our data-driven case management software.

  • Designing Data Collection That Works - A Practical Guide for Nonprofits
    • 2025-11-20

    Designing Data Collection That Works - A Practical Guide for Nonprofits

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