Independent CAN/DGSI 101 Validation and Verification Helps Organizations Strengthen AI Practices and Enhance Stakeholder Confidence
The Digital Governance Council (DGC) introduces the new AI Ready Validation and Verification Program, designed to help small and medium-sized organizations strengthen their artificial intelligence (AI) practices. This program provides organizations with a comprehensive, independent review of their AI approaches, ensuring alignment with consensus standards and enhancing trust among stakeholders and the public in their AI practices.
An Independent, Impartial AI Evaluation
With the increasing prevalence and sophistication of AI technologies, the AI Ready Validation and Verification Program offers SMEs a thorough and objective review and audit of their AI strategies against the CAN/DGSI 101:2025: Ethical Design and Use of Artificial Intelligence by Small and Medium Organizations standard. The program helps organizations assess their AI readiness, and ethical design and use of AI solutions. Validation audits help organizations confidently adopt AI by ensuring that their planned applications meet AI governance standards prior to implementation. This proactive approach not only prevents costly errors and safeguards against unintended consequences but also fosters public trust. Complementing this, verification audits provide SMEs with enhanced assurance that they have effectively mitigated risks and deployed AI responsibly. These impartial processes help confirm that AI technologies designed and used by organizations function as intended, meet user needs, and are tested to build stakeholder confidence in their digital operations.
Key Benefits of AIReady Validation and Verification
The program provides several advantages to participating organizations:
- Comprehensive Reporting: Detailed evaluation of an organization’s AI systems, tools, and processes against CAN/DGSI 101:2025 requirements.
- Impartial and Objective Validation and Verification: Independent assessment ensuring objectivity and credibility of findings.
- Enhanced Trust: Strengthens stakeholder and public confidence in an organization’s responsible AI practices.
- Competitive Edge: Successful organizations receive a statement and associated Trustmark, distinguishing themselves as leaders in responsible AI practices.
- Risk Mitigation: Helps identify and address AI risks, reducing the likelihood of costly errors or unintended consequences.
With this validation, your organization can stand apart as a trusted leader in responsible AI practices, making clear its commitment to addressing AI-related risks, protecting sensitive information, and fostering safe digital practices.
Strengthening Your AI Practices Today
The AIReady Validation and Verification Program aligns with Canada’s broader efforts to establish itself as a global leader in responsible AI development and use. The Digital Governance Council continues to foster trust and innovation in the Canadian digital economy.
To learn more about how your organization can benefit from this AIReady Validation and Verification Program, and to enroll, please visit Here or contact info@dgc-cgn.org.
For further details or media inquiries, please contact:
Shyra Wells
Communications and Knowledge Mobilization Lead
Digital Governance Council
shyra.craig@dgc-cgn.org