Ottawa, ON — The Digital Governance Standards Institute (DGSI) has opened a 60-day public review for the National Standard of Canada CAN/DGSI 137 Digital Competency and Credit Recognition Framework for Lifelong Learning, Employability, and Workforce Mobility.

The first draft of this standard establishes requirements for digital competency assessment and credit recognition systems used to support lifelong learning, employability, workforce mobility, and the recognition of prior learning. It includes requirements for governance, transparency, interoperability, human oversight, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence in skills assessment and recognition processes.

CAN/DGSI 137 applies to a broad range of stakeholders, including postsecondary institutions, training providers, workforce development organizations, employers, government programs, employment service providers, and technology vendors supporting these activities.

Stakeholders and members of the public are invited to review the first draft and provide feedback via CAN/DGSI 137.

The public review period will remain open until August 2, 2026. All comments received will be considered by the responsible technical committee prior to final publication.

About the Digital Governance Standards Institute (DGSI)
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.