National Digital and Data Consultations - Results

The aim of the National Digital and Data Consultations was to better understand how Canada can drive innovation, prepare Canadians for the future of work, and ensure they have trust and confidence in how their data is used. Held between June and October 2018, the consultations included 30 roundtable discussions hosted by six digital innovation leaders across the country, engaging with more than 550 Canadians. Through our website and online platforms, Canadians shared more than 1,900 ideas.

Canada’s Digital Charter in Action: A Plan by Canadians, for Canadians

Canada’s Digital Charter in Action: A Plan by Canadians, for Canadians summarizes the insights and ideas received during the consultations and the next steps in building an innovative, people-centred and inclusive digital and data-driven economy.

Roundtable Summaries

  Location Topic Date
1. Ottawa Launch of Consultations June 19, 2018
2. Nanaimo Digital and Data Transformation August 20, 2018
3. Toronto Unleashing Innovation August 20, 2018
4. Kitchener-Waterloo Trust and Privacy August 27, 2018
5. Ottawa Trust and Privacy August 27, 2018
6. Teleconference Digital and Data Transformation (Youth) August 29, 2018
7. Ottawa Future of Work August 29, 2018
8. Winnipeg Future of Work August 30, 2018
9. Montreal Unleashing Innovation August 30, 2018
10. Toronto Future of Work September 6, 2018
11. Montreal Unleashing Innovation September 10, 2018
12. St. John's Unleashing Innovation September 10, 2018
13. Edmonton Trust and Privacy September 11, 2018
14. Whitehorse Future of Work September 11, 2018
15. Halifax Trust and Privacy September 11, 2018
16. Charlottetown Future of Work September 12, 2018
17. Regina Trust and Privacy September 12, 2018
18. Quebec City Future of Work (Seniors) September 13, 2018
19. Quebec City Unleashing Innovation September 13, 2018
20. Vancouver Immigration September 13, 2018
21. Fredericton Future of Work September 13, 2018
22. Vancouver Being Human in the Digital Age (Public Event) September 14, 2018
23. Toronto Trust and Privacy September 17, 2018
24. Calgary Supporting and Empowering Women September 19, 2018
25. Teleconference Provincial / Territorial Perspectives September 20, 2018
26. Silicon Valley, USA Canadian Opportunities for Leadership in the Digital Economy September 21, 2018
27. National Calls Indigenous People October 9 — 19, 2018
28. Ottawa G20: The Future of the Digital Economy October 22, 2018