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It’s amazing what can happen when the passion of people meets the power of technology. At Microsoft Canada, we’re very excited about the many innovative initiatives our people are involved in, working with committed individuals from business, government, law enforcement and other fields. This site is our showcase where you’ll find the most up-to-date news, events, launches, stories, videos and more. Read what’s happening, join in the discussions and let us know what you think. Together, we’re working to transform lives through technology.

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Child Exploitation Tracking System (CETS)

The exploitation of children is one of our society's most heinous crimes. While progress has been...

Public Notice: Bing Maps brings street level imagery to Vancouver and Whistler

Public Notice Microsoft is helping bring the world to Vancouver and Whistler! To celebrate the 2010 Winter...

Great Places to Work

Microsoft Canada is pleased that we are one of the Top 25 companies on the 2009 "Best Workplaces...

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Saving Lives: Microsoft Canada and the Canadian Red Cross

When the Tsunami ravaged Southeast Asia, or when Hurricane Ike touched down in Texas, or when severe flooding impacted Manitoba residents, Canadian Red Cross workers responded immediately. Red Cross volunteers and staff are highly-trained, dedicated humanitarians...

Published Fri, Feb 02 2010 11:48 AM by Microsoft Canada Co.

Filed under: Microsoft Canada, Corporate Social Responsibility, Investing in Canadian Communities, Citizenship in Action
Fakes and Forgeries Exhibit at Royal Ontario Museum

Microsoft Canada is proud to be the Education Partner working in conjunction with the Royal Ontario Museum to present Fakes & Forgeries: Yesterday and Today , a ROM-produced exhibition opening January 9, 2010 in the Centre Block, Level 3. The interactive...

Published Fri, Jan 01 2010 4:14 PM by Microsoft Canada Co.

Filed under: Microsoft Canada, Law and Policy, Being a Responsible Leader
Microsoft Canada's Holiday Greeting Card Contest

Roselle Castro, an eight-year-old girl from the Boys and Girls Club of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan is this year's winner of Microsoft Canada's 13th annual Holiday Greeting Card contest. To capture the essence of the holiday spirit, children from Boys...

Published Tue, Dec 12 2009 3:59 PM by Microsoft Canada Co.

Filed under: Microsoft Canada, Boys and Girls Clubs, Citizenship in Action
Microsoft Canada and Education

Education At Microsoft Canada, we believe education is a fundamental human right and is the single most important investment in the future of individuals, communities, the nation and the world. We also recognize that the true heroes in education are educators...

Published Mon, Oct 10 2009 5:00 PM by Microsoft Canada Co.

Filed under: Microsoft Canada, Being a Responsible Leader, Investing in Canadian Communities, Education
Microsoft Canada and the Local Software Economy

Canada is consistently ranked as having one of the best standards of living in the world. This isn't because Canada is lucky, it's because Canada is an economically prosperous country that enjoys comparatively high levels of job creation, employment...

Published Tue, Oct 10 2009 10:50 AM by Microsoft Canada Co.

Filed under: Featured, Microsoft Canada, Economy, Being a Responsible Leader
Op-Ed by Phil Sorgen, President, Microsoft Canada in Policy Options - June, 2009

The New Normal: Managing through an era of tranformational change Phil Sorgen Policy Options - June, 2009 issue What a difference a year makes. Twelve months ago, we were uncertain of whether we were even in a recession. Today we know. Last year, we didn't...

Published Fri, Jun 06 2009 9:43 AM by Microsoft Canada Co.

Filed under: Microsoft Canada, Economy, Productivity, Innovation, Thought Leadership, Being a Responsible Leader
Blog: Gavin Thompson CLICKS at Alberta Children's Hospital

Robots. Holograms. Virtual classrooms. Senses stimulators. Virtual pets. These are just some of the ideas put forth last week when I met with the Youth Council at the Alberta Children's Hospital - an amazing group of 10-19 year olds who have at some...

Published Wed, Jun 06 2009 1:20 PM by Microsoft Canada Co.

Filed under: Microsoft Canada, Healthcare, Investing in Canadian Communities
Microsoft Canada makes its largest ever software donation to Canadian Red Cross passing $50 million milestone in total donations

On May 7, 2009 Microsoft Canada made its largest ever software donation to the Canadian Red Cross , bringing our company past the $50 million mark of donations made to nonprofits and charities across Canada since 2004. Microsoft Canada will provide the...

Published Thu, May 05 2009 9:36 AM by Microsoft Canada Co.

Filed under: Microsoft Canada, Corporate Social Responsibility, Investing in Canadian Communities
Great Places to Work

Microsoft Canada is pleased that we are one of the Top 25 companies on the 2009 "Best Workplaces in Canada" according to the Great Places to Work Institute. This is an annual ranking that measures the level of trust, pride and camaraderie employees...

Published Mon, Apr 04 2009 3:13 PM by Microsoft Canada Co.

Filed under: Microsoft Canada, Investing in Canadian Communities
Interoperability - Bringing it all together

In today's unpredictable economy, globalization is driving unprecedented communication and collaboration across businesses, governments and the people they serve. In this environment, the complex task of getting people, systems and IT to work smoothly...

Published Fri, Mar 03 2009 1:43 PM by Microsoft Canada Co.

Filed under: Microsoft Canada, Law and Policy, Being a Responsible Leader, Interoperability
Bill Gates on Microsoft Canada Citizenship

Published Tue, Feb 02 2009 10:47 AM by Microsoft Canada Co.

Filed under: Microsoft Canada, Bill Gates, Corporate Social Responsibility
Unlimited Potential: Community Technology Skills (CTS) Program

Microsoft Canada CTS grants are awarded to community organizations that focus on providing access to technology skills training in underserved communities. Popular with youth, digital arts programs funnel creativity into cutting-edge areas of technology...

Published Wed, Feb 02 2009 9:00 AM by Microsoft Canada Co.

Filed under: Microsoft Canada, Boys and Girls Clubs, ProTech, Investing in Canadian Communities
Child Life Interactive Computers for Kids (CLICK)

For a child, being in a hospital can be a frightening and isolating experience. As the Child Life Specialist at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), Maureen Jones knows firsthand how lengthy hospital stays affect children. Being in the...

Published Tue, Feb 02 2009 6:28 PM by Microsoft Canada Co.

Filed under: Microsoft Canada, Healthcare, Investing in Canadian Communities
I Volunteer

Microsoft Canada's I Volunteer program was created by employees for employees to enable them to give their most valuable asset, their talents and time, back to the communities in which they work. While the impact is substantial the concept is simple...

Published Tue, Feb 02 2009 4:55 PM by Microsoft Canada Co.

Filed under: Microsoft Canada, Investing in Canadian Communities