The CRDCN has been awarded funding through the Digital Research Alliance of Canada’s National Data Spaces (NDS) Pilot Funding Program to develop a national data space supporting researchers who work with sensitive social science data.
On April 14, 2026, the CRDCN held a 45-minute informational webinar in English to learn more about the National Data Spaces funding opportunity, CRDCN’s proposed project activities, and how this initiative aims to strengthen secure data access and collaboration across Canada. The session also outlines opportunities for researchers, partners, and community members to get involved and help shape the development of this emerging research infrastructure.