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Detailed results from the Algorithmic Impact Assessment (AIA) for the ArriveCAN Proof of Vaccination Recognition. ArriveCAN is a digital platform that is being used to collect travel and COVID-19-related health information from individuals traveling to Canada. By automating the scanning of travellers' proof of vaccination using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology, ArriveCAN augments the government's capacity to process incoming travellers and enhances its readiness to adapt to the gradual reopening of the border to international travellers. The AIA is a questionnaire designed to help you assess and mitigate the risks associated with deploying an automated decision system.

Detailed results from the Algorithmic Impact Assessment (AIA) of the Record of Employment Comments (ROEC) solution.

The solution uses natural language processing (NLP) to automate the review of free-text comments received on records of employment. The system follows specific business rules and takes simple actions to help reduce the manual workload of Service Canada officers and ensure timely payment of benefits to Canadians.

Detailed results from the Algorithmic Impact Assessment (AIA) for the Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Advanced Analytics Pilot.

This project seeks to streamline the eligibility assessment for both the Sponsor and Principal Applicant of Spouse or Common-law Partner in Canada applications.

Detailed results from the Algorithmic Impact Assessment for the ATIP Online Request Service.

What is the Algorithmic Impact Assessment? The AIA is a questionnaire designed to help users assess and mitigate the risks associated with deploying an automated decision system. The AIA also helps identify the impact level of the automated decision system under the proposed Directive on Automated Decision-Making.

The assessments layer represents all assessments undertaken under the Impact Assessment Act, including those that continue under the provisions of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012. It includes assessments undertaken by the Impact Assessment Agency and other federal authorities as posted on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry Internet site. The location of a given assessment included in the dataset is approximate and is based on information submitted by proponents, if applicable. More than one location may be identified for a given assessment.

The summaries for completed Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) conducted by Shared Services Canada. Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) are used to identify the potential privacy risks of new or redesigned federal government programs or services. They also help eliminate or reduce any identified risks to an acceptable level or possibly determine new risks by virtue of monitoring an established privacy management plan, which is a part of the PIA process. In accordance with the Treasury Board Directive on Privacy Impact Assessment, virtually all government institutions, as defined in the Privacy Act, must conduct PIAs for new or redesigned programs and services that raise privacy issues.

Recommendations to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada focussed on the conduct of Cumulative Effects Assessment (CEA)

Detailed results from the Algorithmic Impact Assessment (AIA) for the Advanced Analytics Triage of Overseas Temporary Resident Visa Applications. This project seeks to streamline the eligibility assessment for all overseas temporary resident visa applications.

More information on how automation and advanced data analytics technologies are being used by the Department can be found on IRCC’s Digital Transparency webpage.

In 2014/15, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) contracted with the firm Euroconsult, to complete a Comprehensive Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of the Canadian Space Sector. The study provides a detailed assessment of the global and Canadian space sectors, as well as the economic footprint and strategic and social value of Canadian space activities.

Health, Social and Economic Subcommittee advice for the President of the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada