The Digital Governance Standards Institute (DGSI) is excited to announce its latest outreach initiative using PlaceSpeak, an award-winning online engagement platform designed to connect organizations with communities in meaningful, location-based dialogue.

As part of DGSI’s commitment to advancing transparent, inclusive, and responsive standards development, we are expanding our engagement efforts to ensure that a broad and diverse network of voices can provide input on the draft standards the DGSI produces. With PlaceSpeak, DGSI is opening new avenues for public feedback, allowing stakeholders from across sectors and regions to help shape the future of digital governance.

Why PlaceSpeak?

PlaceSpeak offers a unique, verified platform that empowers individuals to participate confidently, knowing their input is anchored in their geographic community. For DGSI, this means gathering feedback that reflects regional realities, helping to ensure the standards we develop are relevant, practical, and attuned to the needs on the ground.

By adopting PlaceSpeak, DGSI aims to:

• Broaden outreach beyond traditional networks to engage a wider and more diverse audience;
• Facilitate meaningful, location-based dialogue that highlights how standards affect different communities and sectors;
• Enhance transparency and trust by providing open, visible opportunities for stakeholder input;
• Ensure standards relevance by grounding development in the real-world experiences of those impacted.

“We are always seeking new ways to connect with stakeholders, industry leaders, and the public to ensure our standards reflect the values and priorities of those they serve,” said Darryl Kingston, Executive Director of DGSI. “PlaceSpeak offers an innovative way to deepen engagement and bring more diverse perspectives into the standards development process.”

Get Involved
The DGSI invites researchers, industry representatives, policymakers, community members, and all interested stakeholders to explore our current PlaceSpeak topic on Machine Learning and AI Implementation in Research Institutions (CAN/DGSI 128) and share your feedback:
Visit the PlaceSpeak engagement page

Your insights are vital to developing standards that advance responsible digital governance in Canada and beyond.

Stay tuned for upcoming outreach efforts as DGSI continues to explore innovative tools and approaches to strengthen consultation and collaboration.

Join Standards Development

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