News release

Newest OPC Contributions Program funding cycle targets projects focused on online gaming

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December 1, 2025 – Gatineau, QC

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) has launched its 2026-2027 Contributions Program funding cycle with a call for proposals under the theme “Achievement unlocked: protecting privacy while online gaming.”

Gaming is an integral part of the entertainment landscape with nearly half of Canadian adults and 70% of Canadian teens regularly playing games online. To learn more about the privacy implications of gaming on individuals, the OPC is seeking proposals for projects that will advance knowledge related to the collection and use of personal data in the online gaming sphere.

The Contributions Program provides funding of up to $500,000 annually for innovative privacy research and public awareness initiatives that seek to better understand, and address key and emerging issues related to privacy. Individual project submissions may be eligible for up to $100,000.

While project proposals related to this year’s theme are encouraged, the OPC may also accept projects that address any private-sector privacy topic.

To be eligible for funding, proposals must address issues that fall within the scope of Canada’s federal private sector privacy law, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.

Information for applicants:

The deadline for submitting proposals is February 20, 2026.

The 2026-2027 Applicant’s Guide includes details about how to apply.

Applicants are invited to attend a virtual information session to learn more about applying for funding under the Contributions Program:

• English session: Monday, January 19, 2026 (1:30 p.m., ET)
• French session: Monday, January 19, 2026 (2:30 p.m., ET)

For program information, contact contrib@priv.gc.ca

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