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The latest thinking and news from the Digital Governance Council (formerly the CIO Strategy Council) and the Digital Governance Standards Institute.
OTTAWA, March 15, 2023 – The Digital Governance Standards Institute invites all stakeholders to share and provide their input on a draft national standard that aims to provide a baseline
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OTTAWA, February 5, 2023 – Clear Concepts, a Canadian-based IT service provider offers a new and innovative approach to IT support. With over 20 years in business, Clear Concepts simplifies
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At the members’ meeting on January 30, 2023, Keith Jansa, CEO and Chair Jim Balsillie announced the launch of the Digital Governance Council (DGC). Formerly the CIO Strategy Council, the

Help Shape Canada’s Digital Future: Weigh in on a Standard Protecting Small and Medium Organizations from Cyber Threats
TORONTO, February 2, 2021 – The CIO Strategy Council invites stakeholders to provide input on a proposed minimum set cyber security controls for small and medium organizations. The proposed controls

Help Us Strengthen and Protect Canada’s Critical Energy Infrastructure
TORONTO, February 1, 2021 – In 2020, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources announced a multi-year investment under the Cyber Security and Critical Energy Infrastructure Program supporting

Leading Canadian standards development organizations join forces to develop data governance and virtual healthcare standards
OTTAWA, JANUARY 29, 2021 – Health Standards Organization (HSO) and the CIO Strategy Council (CIOSC) are pleased to announce their partnership, aiming to further cooperation on the development and use

CIO Strategy Council Developing National Standards for Online Electoral Voting Technologies
TORONTO, January 22, 2021 – Innovators worldwide have commercialized a multiplicity of new technologies to support online electoral voting, as jurisdictions increase the convenience, accessibility, privacy, and efficiency of their

Webcast: “Conversations With Tech Leaders Shaping The Future Of Canada”: Chapter #4 with Marc Brouillard
In our continuous effort to improve Canada’s global competitiveness, the CIO Strategy Council is pleased to be partnering up with Deloitte Canada and co-host our new monthly webcast series called

Webcast: “Conversations With Tech Leaders Shaping The Future Of Canada”: Chapter #3 with Warren Perlman
In our continuous effort to improve Canada’s global competitiveness, the CIO Strategy Council is pleased to be partnering up with Deloitte Canada and co-host our new monthly webcast series called