Open Source Software Library

Axiom is a free, open-source computer algebra system with a long history. Canadian mathematicians supported through NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council) have contributed significantly to its formal mathematics libraries and documentation.

Pidgin is a free and open-source multi-protocol instant messaging client. Canadian open-source developers have long been contributors to Pidgin and its underlying libpurple library, which supports dozens of chat protocols.

OpenStax provides free, peer-reviewed open-source textbooks. Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) and several other Canadian institutions are active contributors to the platform's open educational resources and have helped adapt content for Canadian curricula.

OSCAR EMR (Open Source Clinical Application Resource) is a Canadian-developed open-source electronic medical records system used by thousands of primary care physicians across Canada. Developed at McMaster University, it supports bilingual interfaces and Canadian-specific clinical workflows including OHIP billing.

Catalog platform for open-source solutions from Canadian public administrations.

Open-source components and data tooling for Montréal open data.