Our Impact

At Code for Canada, we believe in the power of iteration — we’re always learning and pivoting in our mission to improve life in Canada through tech and design.

This year put that belief to the test. Facing a chill on digital transformation projects in the federal government in the wake of the ArriveCan scandal, we embraced partnerships with other levels of government and nonprofits.

While it wasn’t something we set out to do at the beginning of the year, we made the most of the change, creating new and exciting partnerships across the country. We’re proud to say that we are now working coast-to-coast-to-coast on mission-driven work, from helping partners in BC conduct public transit user research, to working with the Nova Scotia government to derisk legacy technologies, to collaborating with a Northern Quebec community on a digital solution to improve residents’ water access.  

We also launched our new Options Analysis service, which helps our partners mitigate the risk of service failure by assessing their digital needs and finding the best path forward for them. We expanded our Inclusive User Research service, helping to ensure that public services are accessible to all, not just some, users. And, we continued working shoulder-to-shoulder with civil servants to co-develop better digital products and services.

And though it was a year of change, one thing stayed the same — our commitment to creating best-in-class digital services for the public good. We’re proud to call ourselves a trusted partner to the public sector, and we’ve learned so much from the talented civil servants, nonprofit leaders and civic technologists who have worked with us to make our mission a reality.

I’m excited to share with you the impact we’ve had this year, and where our work is headed next. 

Code for Canada has navigated a year of change and growth with resilience and determination. On behalf of the Board, I could not be prouder of what the staff has accomplished in 2024.

From launching a new service offering dedicated to derisking essential government services, to expanding its Inclusive User Research service, to finding new and exciting mission-driven partnerships across the country, Code for Canada’s team continues to deliver on its mission to improve life in Canada through tech and design.

This report offers a glimpse into the impact they achieved while overcoming challenges. It’s hard work, but it’s never been more important to invest in quality digital public services, to ensure that people in Canada have access to the services they need, from a government they trust.

I look forward to everything the C4C team will accomplish in 2025. In the meantime, please enjoy this snapshot of their excellent work this year. 

Our work is only possible because of the contributions of our incredible team. Get to know our board, leadership and staff.

Despite the challenging economic climate, we navigated obstacles with solid financial management and remained focused on our mission throughout the year.