OTTAWA — The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) in partnership with publisher IT World Canada is launching a pan-Canadian policy forum titled Digital Canada 2030 to help shape the policy discourse on Canada’s vision for an advanced digital-based economy by 2030.
The Digital Canada 2030 policy forum will explore potential insights to inform enterprises, entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, educators and job seekers on Canada’s prospects in the coming years, according to an ICTC news release issued Wednesday.
The themes to be explored will include: the makings of a competitive digital infrastructure; the evolving landscape of digital trade; the changing nature of work; the construct of sustainable cities; advancements in digital health; the merits of an agile academic system; and the need for responsive digital governance.
“The next decade will be critical for determining Canada’s aspirations in a global context,” said Namir Anani, ICTC president and CEO, in the news release. “Shaping Canada’s digital future for 2030 is pivotal for fostering sustainable businesses, attracting investment, and advancing Canada’s socioeconomic prospects in the coming years.”
IT World Canada president Fawn Annan added: “Too often we see planning cycles that last only a year or two. It’s understandable given the rapid change we face, but this initiative provides the opportunity for everyone to take a step back and look at the larger picture of where we’re going — or where we want to go.”
For more details on this discussion, please consult the Shaping Canada’s Aspirations for a Competitive 2030 Digital Based Economy positioning paper on the ICTC website or on the ITWorldCanada.com website.
ICTC and IT World Canada have begun targeting invitees and seeking the participation of key leaders from across Canada to help shape this discourse and set a clear vision for Canada in the coming years. The first of these discussions is planned for May 2020 in Ottawa.
For more information about how to be part of this initiative, read the news release here.
