The Linux Association of Canada (LAC) engages directly with federal and provincial governments to represent the interests of Canada's open-source community. This mandate gives LAC a clear, defined role when approaching government decision-makers.
Key areas where the Linux Association of Canada can represent, educate, and support Canada's open-source ecosystem.
Building lasting relationships with federal departments to represent the interests of the Canadian open-source community.
Read moreEngaging provincial governments across Canada to advocate for open technology at every level of government.
Read morePromoting the adoption of open-source software in government procurement processes.
Read moreEncouraging the use of open standards to ensure interoperability, transparency and long-term public value.
Read moreAdvancing Canada's control over its own digital infrastructure, data, and technology supply chains.
Read moreSupporting cybersecurity awareness and best practices across government and the public sector.
Read moreFacilitating collaboration between government, academia, industry, and the open-source community.
Read moreWe welcome conversations with public institutions, community partners, educators, and organizations interested in Linux, open standards, and digital sovereignty.
Get in TouchThe Linux Association of Canada respectfully acknowledges that our home in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, is located on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. These lands have been home to First Nations peoples for thousands of years, including the Cree, Dakota, Nakota, and Saulteaux, who maintain deep and enduring relationships with the land and the South Saskatchewan River.
We are grateful to the First Nations and Métis peoples who have cared for these lands for generations. We honour their enduring relationship with the land, their cultures, histories, and contributions, and we offer our respect and sincere gratitude as we live, work, learn, and build community here.
