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Data Literacy Is a Life Skill
Data is everywhere — in your city's budget, your health records, your neighbourhood map. Understanding it helps you make better decisions, ask better questions, and participate more fully in a data-driven world.
Plain Language First
No academic jargon. Every concept is explained using real-world examples like spreadsheets, addresses, maps, and municipal reports.
Built for Canada
Examples and resources draw from Canadian open data portals, federal and provincial datasets, and Canadian privacy law like PIPEDA.
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Browse six free learning centres covering Data, Software, AI, Hardware, Internet & Digital Life, and Cybersecurity.
Whether you're learning the fundamentals of data, exploring GIS, understanding privacy, or building practical technical skills, there is a structured learning path waiting for you.
Browse Learning CentreKey Terms, Explained Simply
Our glossary covers 200+ terms in plain language. No dictionary required.
Data
Raw facts, figures, or observations recorded in a form that can be stored, processed, or communicated.
Metadata
Data about data. Metadata describes what a dataset contains, where it came from, and how it was created.
Open Data
Data that is freely available for anyone to access, use, and share, typically published by governments or institutions.
GIS
Geographic Information System — software and methods for capturing, storing, and analyzing spatial data.
Data Quality
A measure of how well data meets the needs of its intended use — covering accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
PIPEDA
Canada’s federal private-sector privacy law governing how organizations collect, use, and disclose personal information.
Selected Resources for Learners
The Resources section brings together the most useful Canadian and international sources on open data, privacy, GIS, and data tools — all in one place.
Open Data Resources
Federal, provincial, and municipal open data portals — including open.canada.ca, Statistics Canada, and provincial catalogues.
Privacy Resources
Official guidance from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada and provincial privacy commissioners.
GIS Resources
Free GIS tools, Canadian boundary files, and spatial data sources — including QGIS and Statistics Canada Geography.