GAC Virtual Kiosk - GC Data Conference 2026

Welcome to the resource hub for our Virtual Kiosk !

Here you’ll find the infographics and supporting materials featured in our kiosk, designed to showcase how Global Affairs Canada (GAC) is advancing data governance, literacy, and AI innovation.

We’d be happy to stay in touch after the conference—reach out anytime to continue the conversation!

• For AI-related inquiries, contact the Data Science Team at datascience.sciencedesdonnees@international.gc.ca
• For data-related inquiries, contact the Data Governance & Engagement Team at data-donnees-RRU@international.gc.ca

Harnessing Data and AI to Serve Canadians

A Chatbot to Support Canadian Companies

GAC is advancing its digital strategy with the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) by deploying Adobe's Digital Experience platform (DXP) to support Canadian organizations operating internationally.

As part of this initiative, the development of a chatbot (Eva) is an integral component meant to make it easier for Canadian organizations to find the resources to support and grow their businesses.​

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Chat with Eva here - You'll find it at the bottom right corner of the page.

Strengthening Our Data Foundations

Data Standards – From Strategy to Practice

As part of its data modernization journey, GAC has introduced its first set of enterprise-wide data standards to strengthen trust in data and support good data governance.

Together, the three data standards improve data quality, accessibility, and consistency across the department.

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Data Standards Documentation

From Data Assets to a Data Catalogue

GAC has launched the Data Stewardship and Mapping Campaign (DSMC) to create a clear inventory of its most critical data assets.

The initiative lays the groundwork for a future data catalogue by taking stock of key data assets and establishing clear stewardship across the organization.

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The Data Literacy Pathway Tool 2.0

In 2025, GAC created an interactive Power BI tool that helps employees navigate tailored learning paths and take charge of their data learning journey.

The tool completes a more generic one we had created in 2023.

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Driving Innovation with AI and Human Expertise

Microsoft Copilot Studio

Employees at GAC employees are building their own AI assistants, chatbots and agents with Copilot Studio.

The tool allows staff to design, test and deploy custom AI agents or automated workflows tailored to their role and business needs.

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Solving Data Challenges Together

GAC has launched the Data Advocates Reciprocal Program brings managers and data specialists together to collaboratively address real operational data challenges.

the program supports applied problem-solving and creates meaningful opportunities for learning and growth.

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Program Overview & Terms of Reference

DiploAgent – Agentic AI for Diplomacy

GAC has launched a pilot program which leverages AI to support diplomacy.

The program aims to use agentic AI to make existing diplomatic functions more efficient and effective, and to challenge us to use AI to help us do diplomacy in previously unimaginable ways for Canadians. ​

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