Linux Association of Canada Surpasses 31,000 Organic Visits and Announces Open Source Week 2027

Canadian Open Source Library reaches 1,181 entries as the Association expands national programs, communities and plans for 2027

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan — August 10, 2026 — Just months after its launch, the Linux Association of Canada (LAC) has surpassed 31,000 organic website visits, while its Canadian Open Source Library has grown to 1,181 entries.

The Association is now moving into its next phase, including one of its most ambitious initiatives to date: Open Source Week 2027, bringing together activities designed to celebrate, promote and strengthen Linux and open source in Canada.

"When we founded the Linux Association of Canada, we didn't want to create just another Linux website," said Andre Duttmann, Founder and Executive Director of the Linux Association of Canada. "We wanted to build something useful for Canada — resources, education, communities and opportunities that can actually help grow open source in this country. The response during our first few months tells us that there is a real appetite for it."

1,181 Open-Source Projects — and Growing

The Canadian Open Source Library, one of LAC's flagship initiatives, now contains 1,181 entries, growing from a small collection at launch into a substantial open-source discovery resource.

LAC is developing the library as more than a software directory. Projects are reviewed and verified, while Canadian-developed and Canadian-connected projects receive greater visibility.

The Association has also continued expanding its Linux Distribution Library, Canadian technology and open-source Job Bank, School Outreach Program and hardware donation initiatives.

Open Source Week 2027

The next major step will be Open Source Week 2027, an initiative intended to bring open source out of purely technical circles and introduce it to a much broader Canadian audience.

Open Source Week will create opportunities for communities, Linux user groups, open-source projects, educational institutions, businesses and technology organizations to participate in activities promoting open technology, collaboration and digital literacy.

The initiative will also connect with LAC's growing involvement in Canadian technology events, including the Saskatchewan AI & Tech Summit 2027 in Saskatoon on October 2–3, 2027.

More details about Open Source Week 2027, participating organizations and activities will be announced as planning progresses.

"This is where things become particularly exciting," Duttmann said. "We want Open Source Week to be something people can participate in, not something they simply read about. Open source is built around participation and community, and we want that reflected in what we create."

Building a Canadian Open-Source Community

LAC is also expanding its community presence through local Linux and open-source groups, including LUGSASK in Saskatchewan and collaboration with Rencontres-Linux Québec (RLQ).

The goal is not to replace Canada's existing Linux communities, but to connect and support them while making it easier for Canadians to discover local groups and become involved.

That community development is part of a larger conversation about Canada's technological future and digital sovereignty.

"Digital sovereignty doesn't mean Canada needs to isolate itself or that everything has to be open source," Duttmann said. "It means Canada needs choices. We should have the knowledge, skills and infrastructure to understand and control the technology we increasingly depend on. Open source gives us those options."

What Comes Next

For LAC, surpassing 31,000 organic visits and building a library of 1,181 open-source projects are important milestones, but they represent the beginning rather than the destination.

The Association will spend the coming year expanding its resources and local communities, developing educational initiatives, building new collaborations and preparing for Open Source Week 2027.

"We have built a lot in a very short time, and I'm incredibly proud of that," Duttmann said. "But the numbers themselves aren't really the goal. What matters is what we can build with that momentum — and how many Canadians we can bring into open source along the way."

About the Linux Association of Canada

The Linux Association of Canada (LAC) is a Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Linux, open-source software, digital literacy and open technology across Canada.

Through education, community programs, national open-source resources, employment initiatives and industry collaboration, LAC works to strengthen Canada's Linux and open-source ecosystem.