OUR PURPOSE

Building the ground truth for a growing Canada.

AI is reshaping every industry, institution and level of government. Around the world, organizations are heavily modernizing how they plan, analyze and make decisions. And they are quickly discovering that AI is only as effective as the data behind it.

Without trusted information, shared standards and a common understanding of the facts, even the best technologies cannot deliver better outcomes.

One Ontario exists to build that shared ground truth for land data—bringing governments, industry and academia together around trusted land intelligence, responsible AI and collaboration so Canada can make better decisions about how it builds, grows and competes.

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From ground truth to better decisions, stronger collaboration and shared progress for all of Canada.

One Ontario creates a neutral place for municipalities, governments, academia and industry to work together on shared land-related challenges. Through our Centre of Excellence, partners contribute data, expertise and real-world priorities to help shape research, standards, pilot projects and new approaches.

The goal is to move beyond isolated initiatives and build solutions that can be tested, measured and shared across jurisdictions. By connecting the right people with trusted land intelligence and responsible AI, One Ontario helps turn collaboration into better decisions and scalable outcomes.

Grounded in purpose. Built for what’s next.

As a neutral, non-profit organization, One Ontario provides a trusted place for governments, industry and academia to collaborate—putting shared intelligence and public outcomes ahead of any single organization or interest.

VISION

A Canada where every major land decision is informed by trusted intelligence, giving communities the confidence to build faster, grow sustainably and prepare for what comes next.

MISSION

To bring governments, industry and academia together around shared land intelligence and responsible AI—turning better information into better decisions across housing, environmental stewardship, economic growth and emerging industries.

Bringing the right people together

One Ontario brings together the people who shape how Canada grows—each contributing their data, expertise and perspective to build shared intelligence, test new ideas and create solutions that can scale.

  • Municipalities

    Bring local knowledge, land data and real-world challenges to the table while helping test new approaches through pilot projects and shared learning.

  • Provincial and federal governments

    Help align policy, data and investment across jurisdictions while shaping standards and approaches that can scale across Canada.

  • Industry

    Contribute practical expertise, innovation and investment perspectives to help turn shared intelligence into solutions that support growth and competitiveness.

  • Technology providers

    Bring the platforms, tools and technical expertise needed to connect data, advance responsible AI and turn shared intelligence into scalable solutions.

  • Agencies and authorities

    Contribute specialized land, infrastructure and environmental intelligence from conservation authorities, utilities, transit agencies and other public bodies to create a more complete ground truth.

  • Academia and research

    Provide independent research, evidence and expertise to validate new approaches, advance responsible AI and turn emerging ideas into practical applications.

The decisions we make today will shape how Canada grows tomorrow.

How we use land, data and AI will shape where Canadians live, how our economy grows and how our communities respond to change. One Ontario is creating a place for leaders across sectors to help shape that future together.

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