The Digital Governance Standards Institute (DGSI) is pleased to announce the reaffirmation of CAN/DGSI 108:2023 (R2025), the National Standard of Canada for Agile and Open Procurement of Digital Solutions. This reaffirmation underscores the continued relevance and importance of the standard in shaping modern procurement practices that are adaptable, transparent, and innovation-driven.
Originally developed by DGSI’s Technical Committee 8 (TC 8) on Modern Procurement, CAN/DGSI 108 establishes a framework for organizations to implement challenge-based, agile, and open procurement processes for digital solutions. The standard remains a vital resource for public and private companies, government entities, and not-for-profit organizations seeking to streamline their procurement approaches while ensuring flexibility and accountability.
“Reaffirming CAN/DGSI 108 reflects our commitment to fostering best practices in digital procurement,” said Darryl Kingston, Executive Director of the Digital Governance Standards Institute. “By maintaining this standard, we continue to provide organizations with a robust methodology that encourages competition, efficiency, and better outcomes for Canadians.”
The reaffirmation follows a maintenance review period, during which stakeholders had the opportunity to submit comments and feedback. With no substantive changes required, CAN/DGSI 108:2023 (R2025) remains an essential tool for procurement professionals, reinforcing best practices and ensuring alignment with evolving industry needs.
DGSI extends its gratitude to The MITRE Corporation for their foundational work on challenge-based acquisition, which informed the development of this standard.
Access the newly reaffirmed standard here
Get involved
The DGSI’s development process is collaborative and open to all, and anyone interested in contributing to the development of digital governance standards is encouraged to get involved. For more information on how to participate, contact:
Darryl Kingston
Executive Director
Digital Governance Standards Institute
darryl.kingston@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
About the Digital Governance Standards Institute
The Digital Governance Standards Institute develops digital technology governance standards fit for global use. The Institute works with experts, as well as national and global partners and the public to develop national standards that reduce risk to Canadians and Canadian organizations adopting and using innovative digital technologies in today’s digital economy. The Institute is an independent division of the Digital Governance Council. To learn more about the organization and its initiatives, visit www.dgc-cgn.org or contact info@dgc-cgn.org.