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The following is a list of resources to help public servants learn about the basics of Artificial Intelligence, please feel free to add your own content, or contact [mailto:jeffrey.outram@tbs-sct.gc.ca Jeff Outram].
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'''NMC Insight'''
 
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*[[#Plan_Smart,_Lead_Clearly,_Stay_Connected|Plan Smart, Lead Clearly, Stay Connected]]
 
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'''Events and Celebrations'''
 
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*[[#Mindful_Change_Leadership_Development_(MCLD)_Program|Mindful Change Leadership Development (MCLD) Program]]
 
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*[[#Top_3_Things_Managers_Should_Know_About_Digital_and_Data_Tool_Adoption|Top 3 Things Managers Should Know About Digital and Data Tool Adoption]]
 
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*[[#Demystifying Peer Coaching Circles (PCC) - NMC PCC Drop-In Sessions|Demystifying Peer Coaching Circles (PCC) - NMC PCC Drop-In Sessions]]
 
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'''Spotlight on Resources'''
 
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*[[#Employment_Opportunity_for_Students_with_Disabilities_(EOSD)_-_Manager_Information_Session|Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) – Manager Information Session]]
 
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*[[#Guidance_for_Public_Servants_on_their_Personal_Use_of_Social_Media|Guidance for Public Servants on their Personal Use of Social Media]]
 
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*[[#Join_the_Global_Conversation_on_Managing_People_in_Public_Service|Join the Global Conversation on Managing People in Public Service]]
 
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*[[#Managers workshop: From Awareness to Action - Leveraging the GC Workplace Accessibility Passport|Managers workshop: From Awareness to Action - Leveraging the GC Workplace Accessibility Passport]]
 
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'''Regional News'''
 
  
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*[[#Mark your calendars for upcoming NMC events this spring|Mark your calendars for upcoming NMC events this spring]]
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===GC Guiding & Supporting Documents===
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:* [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/system/digital-government/digital-government-innovations/responsible-use-ai/gc-ai-strategy-overview.html Government of Canada: AI Strategy for the Federal Public Service 2025-2027: Priority areas]
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:* [https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32592#appA Directive on Automated Decision-Making]
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:* [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/system/digital-government/digital-government-innovations/responsible-use-ai.html Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Government]
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:* [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/system/digital-government/digital-government-innovations/responsible-use-ai/guide-use-generative-ai.html Guide on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence]
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:* [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/system/digital-government/canada-digital-ambition.html Government of Canada: Digital Ambition]
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:* [https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32603 Policy on Service and Digital]
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:* [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/system/digital-government/government-canada-digital-standards.html Government of Canada: Digital Standards]
  
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=== Artificial Intelligence Examples in the GC===
  
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:* For a list of examples of A.I. tools in the GC, go to: [https://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/wiki/Artificial_Intelligence '''GCpedia'''].
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*[[#Networking_Breakfast_in_Moncton|Networking Breakfast in Moncton]]
 
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*[[#Register for the NMC Managers Connect event in Moncton|Register for the NMC Managers Connect event in Moncton]]
 
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[[#Prairies_&_Northwest_Territories|'''Prairies & Northwest Territories''']]
 
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*[[#Register for the NMC Managers Connect event in Winnipeg|Register for the NMC Managers Connect event in Winnipeg]]
 
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[[#Quebec_&_Nunavut|'''Quebec & Nunavut''']]
 
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*[[National Managers' Community (NMC)/ Newsletter / April 2025#Register for the NMC Managers Connect event in Wendake, Quebec|Register for the NMC Managers Connect event in Wendake, Quebec]]
 
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[[#British_Columbia_&_Yukon|'''British Columbia & Yukon''']]
 
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*[[#Networking_Lunches_in_Prince_George,_Whitehorse,_Abbotsford_and_Vancouver|Networking Lunches in Prince George, Whitehorse, Abbotsford and Vancouver]]
 
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*[[#Register_for_the_NMC_Managers_Connect_event_in_Abbotsford|Register for the NMC Managers Connect event in Abbotsford]]
 
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=== Plan Smart, Lead Clearly, Stay Connected ===
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April marks the beginning of our fiscal year, a time to set clear, SMART objectives as we also navigate through an election period.
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:* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZvnD73m40o Prompt Engineering Tutorial – Master ChatGPT and LLM Responses] - FreeCodeCamp.org (41 Minutes)
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:* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOm75o2Z5-o Prompt Engineering 101 - Crash Course & Tips] - AssemblyAI (14 minutes)
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As managers and leaders, organizing and planning your work effectively is more important than ever. A simple yet effective tip is to leverage the tools available to lighten your load. Leading by communicating clear expectations and following through with your team can also help reduce stress and maintain productivity. And remember, your network is a valuable and free asset, one that will continue to grow alongside you. Don’t hesitate to tap into the resources and support available to you.
 
  
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At the NMC, we remain committed to helping you stay connected and supported. Our strength lies in facilitating conversations, collaboration, and connections among managers across Canada and the Public Service.
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===Articles===
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:* [https://service.ssc-spc.gc.ca/en/news/articles/24-09-2024/generative-artificial-intelligence-genai Technology 101 - Generative artificial intelligence - SSC (2 minutes)]
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:* [https://amatria.in/blog/PromptEngineering Prompt Engineering 101: Introduction and resources] - Amatria (12 minutes)
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:* [https://humanloop.com/blog/prompt-engineering-101 Prompt Engineering 101] - HumanLoop (10 minutes)
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:* [https://www.assemblyai.com/docs/lemur/improving-your-prompt Prompt Engineering] - AssemblyAI (10 minutes)
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:* [https://help.openai.com/en/articles/6654000-best-practices-for-prompt-engineering-with-the-openai-api Best practices for prompt engineering with the OpenAI AP] - OpenAI (10 minutes)
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:* [https://www.getmagical.com/blog/how-to-write-good-ai-prompts How to Write Good AI Prompts: A Beginner’s Guide (+12 Templates)] - Magical (10 minutes)
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:* [https://www.grammarly.com/blog/ai/chatgpt-prompts/ Writing ChatGPT Prompts That Get Results (with Examples)] - Grammarly (10 minutes)
  
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This month, don’t miss out on our virtual session on ''Top 3 Things Managers Should Know on Digital and Data Tool Adoption'', various regional ''Managers Connect'' events, and the ''Coaching Circle Drop-In Info Sessions''.<div style="text-align: right;">
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:* [https://gptbot.io/master-chatgpt-prompting-techniques-guide Mastering ChatGPT: How to Craft Effective Prompts (Full Guide)] - GPTbot (15 minutes)
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===Mindful Change Leadership Development (MCLD) Program===
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:* [https://www.coursera.org/videos/microsoft-copilot-for-security/QIcb1?query=prompt%20engineering&language=English&language=French&productDifficultyLevel=Intermediate&sortBy=BEST_MATCH&source=search Effective Prompt Engineering for AI] - Coursera (2 hours, 20 minutes)
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Feeling the weight of change? Join the Mindful Change Leadership Development (MCLD) Program to build leadership, resilience, and mindfulness skills that help you navigate uncertainty and support others. Open to all levels and abilities, this free 8-week journey (April to June 2025) includes a practical experience and insights to sharpen focus, enhance clarity, nurture creativity, and foster compassion in service of others.
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:* [https://www.coursera.org/videos/fundamentals-of-ai-agents-using-rag-and-langchain/4gB2y?query=prompt%20engineering&language=English&language=French&productDifficultyLevel=Intermediate&sortBy=BEST_MATCH&source=search Advanced Prompt Engineering Methods] - Coursera (53 minutes)
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:* [https://www.coursera.org/videos/generative-ai-for-data-science/CXgZg?source=search&query=generative%20AI%20bias Understanding and Mitigating Bias in Generative AI] - Coursera (1 hour, 23 minutes)
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:* [https://www.coursera.org/specializations/prompt-engineering Prompt Engineering Specialization] - Coursera (40 hours)
  
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📅 Learn more at one of the '''virtual''' '''info sessions:''' '''April 15 :''' 12:30 to 1:25 p.m. (ET) or April 22 : 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. (ET), no registration needed!
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===Specific Tools===
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:* [https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/ Co-Pilot (Microsoft)]
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:* [https://help.openai.com/en/ ChatGPT]
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:* [https://www.llama.com/docs/community-support-and-resources/ LLaMA (Meta)]
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:* [https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/browse/?products=github&filter-products=Github%20co-pilot&terms=Github%20copilot GitHub Copilot]
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:* [https://help.openai.com/en/ DALL-E (OpenAI)]
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:* [https://www.midjourney.com/help Midjourney]
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:* [https://stablediffusionweb.com/#faq Stable Diffusion]
  
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For full program details, please visit : [[:en:Mindful_Change_Leadership_Development_Program_Invitation|'''''Mindful Change Leadership Development (MCLD) - English Program''''' '''''Invitation Page''''']].
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===Resources offered by the Canada School of Public Service (CSPS)===
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Note, you will need to log in to access the following free resources: [[Artificial_Intelligence/CSPS|'''click here'''.]]
  
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===Resources offered by the Canada Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS)===
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Note, you will need to log in to access the following resources: [[Artificial_Intelligence/CCCS|'''click here''']]
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===Top 3 Things Managers Should Know About Digital and Data Tool Adoption===
 
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Join Sarah Brickell for a dynamic session on creating a digital and data-driven culture. She’ll share lessons from adopting tools like Teams, Power BI, and Copilot, while exploring digital transformation, cultural shifts, and team engagement. With insights from both National Headquarters and regional offices as well as highlighting the differences between working in an agency versus a core department contexts, this session offers relevant takeaways for all managers.
 
  
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📅 '''April 22, 2025''' | Virtual | More details and registration: [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/top-3-things-managers-should-know-about-eng-tickets-1253137761779?aff=oddtdtcreator English session : 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. (ET)] | [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/billets-top-3-choses-que-les-gestionnaires-doivent-savoir-sur-fr-1253152586119?aff=oddtdtcreator French session : 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. (ET)]
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=== Academic Programs offered by Universities and Colleges (Canada)===
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To view the various Canadian academic A.I. programs, [[Artificial_Intelligence/Canadian_academic_A.I._programs|'''click here'''.]]
  
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===Academic Programs offered by Universities and Colleges (U.S.A)===
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:* [https://online.stanford.edu/programs/artificial-intelligence-graduate-certificate Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate] - Stanford University online (1-2 years)
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:* [https://online.stanford.edu/programs/artificial-intelligence-professional-program Artificial Intelligence Professional Program] - Stanford University School of Engineering (1.5 years)
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:* [https://executive.mit.edu/course/artificial-intelligence/a056g00000URaa3AAD.html Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy] - MIT Sloan School (6 weeks)
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===Demystifying Peer Coaching Circles (PCC) - NMC PCC Drop-In Sessions===
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:* [https://online.hbs.edu/courses/ai-essentials-for-business/ A.I. Essentials for Business] - Harvard Business School online (4 weeks)
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Join us for an orientation and demonstration of peer coaching circles, and an opportunity to participate in a practice circle.
 
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Curious to see what peer coaching circles (PCC) are all about and how they can support you in your work as a federal manager or supervisor? Feeling isolated and want to connect with your peers? Leading a new project and feeling stuck? Trying to figure out how to have a challenging conversation?
 
  
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No previous training or experience required for participants! These sessions are reserved for federal Public Service managers and supervisors only. '''Register now and secure your spot !'''
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===Related GC Communities (GCXchange)===
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:* [https://gcxgce.sharepoint.com/teams/1000538/ GC AI Hub - Carrefour de l'IA du GC]
  
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📅  [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/peer-coaching-circle-drop-in-sessionseance-cercle-de-coaching-par-pairs-tickets-1311978325489?aff=oddtdtcreator English session : April 29th, 2025 1:00 to 2:15p.m. (ET)] | [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/peer-coaching-circle-drop-in-sessionseance-cercle-de-coaching-par-pairs-tickets-1316381375129?aff=oddtdtcreator English session : May 1st, 2025 1:00 to 2:15 p.m. (ET)] | [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/seance-pratique-cercle-de-coaching-par-les-pairspeer-coaching-drop-in-tickets-1316633037859?aff=oddtdtcreator French session : May 5th, 2025 1:00 to 2:15 p.m. (ET)]
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:* [https://gcxgce.sharepoint.com/teams/1000681 Applied Text Analytics and Generative AI CoP]
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:* [https://gcxgce.sharepoint.com/teams/1000558 Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Group (AIDSG)]
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:* [https://gcxgce.sharepoint.com/teams/10001115 CPDI Community of Practice on Data and Information]
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:* [https://gcxgce.sharepoint.com/teams/1000538 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence]
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:* [https://gcxgce.sharepoint.com/teams/1000177 Data Science Network for the Federal Public Service]
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:* [https://gcxgce.sharepoint.com/teams/1000163 Digital Analytics Community of Practice]
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:* ESDC's Artificial Intelligence Center of Enablement (AICoE) (link needed)
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:* [https://gcxgce.sharepoint.com/teams/10002459 Generative AI Community]
  
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There will be the opportunity to sign-up to join a PCC group if you are interested at the close of the session. The next wave of PCC groups will be formed in Summer 2025 and meet September 2025 until June 2026.  
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===Related GC Communities (GCcollab)===
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:* [https://gccollab.ca/groups/profile/5367516/data-science-and-artificial-intelligence Data Science and Artificial Intelligence]
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:* [https://gccollab.ca/groups/profile/5881/data-science-science-des-donn-es Data Science]
  
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===GC Departmental Webpages===
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:* [https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/reports-publications/dnd-caf-artificial-intelligence-strategy/what-is-ai.html National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces]
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===Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) - Manager Information Session===
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===A.I. Industry Articles===
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Hiring or planning to hire a student with a disability? Join the Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities (EOSD) Manager Info Session to learn how to create inclusive and supportive workplaces. Topics include Duty to Accommodate, the AAACT Lending Library, the Workplace Accessibility Passport, and support for neurodivergent students. Hear from experts at OCHRO, OPSA, SSC, and Infinity.
 
  
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📅 '''April 24, 2025''' | Virtual | Register: [https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/dd6e8660-8564-4021-b7a4-5be205dcd1e2@961b30aa-d439-4bc7-b674-9c4a389b0be3 English session : 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. (ET)] | [https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a73dc778-620a-4dd4-8778-a777cebc2344@961b30aa-d439-4bc7-b674-9c4a389b0be3 French session : 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. (ET)]
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:* [https://hai.stanford.edu/ai-index/2025-ai-index-report The 2025 AI Index Report - Stanford University: Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence]
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:* [https://www.digitaljournal.com/business/ai-adoption-stumbles-report-highlights-employee-leadership-disconnect/article AI adoption stumbles: Report highlights employee-leadership disconnect: Digital Journal, April 2025]
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:* [https://www.globalgovernmentforum.com/ai-productivity-for-public-sector-a-c700bn-opportunity/ AI productivity for public sector: A C$700bn opportunity - Global Government Forum, March 2025]
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:* [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2F8f0e99c3c446820157a64ee50de0325c%2Fc51ef66b82637850261680b48be009c3%2Fabe018f29500582eba2e14b210baff0d&data=05%7C02%7Cjeffrey.outram%40tbs-sct.gc.ca%7C2545766431fe4442147708dd83d3cbad%7C6397df10459540479c4f03311282152b%7C0%7C0%7C638811667883915639%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=h04dZAv%2BXhOBGa2SXgAlfTWDW%2FVRYxxheR6vMLWK7Ps%3D&reserved=0 U7+ Alliance presidents sign communiqué to advance AI in Canadian postsecondary]
  
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===Professional Services Organizations - Research and Training Materials===
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:* [https://www.accenture.com/ca-en/services/data-ai Accenture]
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:* [https://www.deloitte.com/ca/en/services/consulting/services/ai-and-data.html Deliotte]
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:* [https://www.ey.com/en_ca/services/ai#tabs-33347f2594-item-634deefc16-tab Ernst and Young]
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:* [https://www.gartner.com/en/information-technology/topics/ai-strategy-for-business Gartner]
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===Guidance for Public Servants on their Personal Use of Social Media===
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:* [https://www.infotech.com/research-centers/human-centric-ethical-and-practical-ai Info Tech]
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Did you know that the public service offers guidance for public servants about their personal use of social media? The guidance offers information that helps all public servants exercise good judgement about the appropriate use of their personal social media. There’s helpful information to share with your teams and guidance to help you manage situations that arise.
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:* [https://kpmg.com/ca/en/home/services/digital/ai-services/you-can-with-ai.html KPMG]
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:* [https://www.oracle.com/ca-en/artificial-intelligence/ Oracle]
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:* [https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/today-s-issues/generative-ai.html PWC]
  
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:* [https://iog.ca/governance-knowledge-hub/ IOG]
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:* [https://www.oecd.org/en/topics/artificial-intelligence.html OECD]
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:* [https://ipac.ca/Public/Programs/AI-More-Resources.aspx IPAC]
  
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* Brian Wray, Manager, Data Science and AI Incubation, CTOB, Shared Services Canada
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* Kent Aitken, Director, Digital Academy, Canada School of Public Service
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===Join the Global Conversation on Managing People in Public Service===
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* [mailto:jeffrey.outram@tbs-sct.gc.ca Jeff Outram], Free Agent/Senior Advisor, Treasury Board Secretariat
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Looking to connect with managers worldwide and exchange ideas on leadership in government? Managing People in Public Service on Apolitical is an online community for public servants tackling similar challenges across different countries. This space allows you to collaborate, share insights, and learn from global peers.
 
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Join the conversation and gain fresh perspectives from thought leaders in the worldwide public service.
 
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📅 '''April 24, 2025''' | Virtual | English session : 11:00 to 12:00 p.m. (ET) | French session : 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. (ET) | [https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/78b9477a-922b-4bc6-9864-8290198178fa@d05bc194-94bf-4ad6-ae2e-1db0f2e38f5e Details and registration for Part 1]
 
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The following is a list of resources to help public servants learn about the basics of Artificial Intelligence, please feel free to add your own content, or contact Jeff Outram.

GC Guiding & Supporting Documents

Artificial Intelligence Examples in the GC

  • For a list of examples of A.I. tools in the GC, go to: GCpedia.

Videos

Articles

Guides

Online Courses

Specific Tools

Resources offered by the Canada School of Public Service (CSPS)

Note, you will need to log in to access the following free resources: click here.

Resources offered by the Canada Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS)

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Academic Programs offered by Universities and Colleges (Canada)

To view the various Canadian academic A.I. programs, click here.

Academic Programs offered by Universities and Colleges (U.S.A)

Related GC Communities (GCXchange)

Related GC Communities (GCcollab)

GC Departmental Webpages

A.I. Industry Articles

Professional Services Organizations - Research and Training Materials

Public Policy/Administration Organizations - Research and Training Materials

Credits

  • Brian Wray, Manager, Data Science and AI Incubation, CTOB, Shared Services Canada
  • Jeff Braybrook, Senior Advisor, Digital Services, Shared Services Canada
  • Kent Aitken, Director, Digital Academy, Canada School of Public Service
  • Jeff Outram, Free Agent/Senior Advisor, Treasury Board Secretariat
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