OTTAWA – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains kicked off the Feds’ national study into “digital and data transformation” Tuesday.
Officially known as the National Digital and Data Consultations, the talks are designed to help create a national strategy on big data. The summer-long study will include roundtable consultations in various cities across Canada with attendees that include women, Indigenous peoples and other under-represented groups, though all Canadians are invited to participate online.
"Today, AI and big data are transforming all industries and sectors”, said Minister Bains, in a statement. “They are presenting new opportunities for innovators to create jobs and generate prosperity. We have an opportunity to build a digital legacy for Canada and to become a global innovation leader. However, to spur digital innovation, investment and job creation in Canada, citizens must have trust and confidence that their data and privacy will be protected. This consultation is a first step in making this vision a reality."
Minister Bains held the first roundtable meeting Tuesday in Ottawa, coinciding with the launch of the consultations.
