Federal Public Sector Business Committees (PSBC)
Our Federal Public Sector Business Committee brings together senior corporate business leaders whose companies focus on sales to government. The committee meets monthly to monitor, assess, and advise on procurement policies and practices. Government officials are regular participants of the meetings and on developments with tech procurement initiatives. The committee has councils for large transformational projects, professional services, government relations, telecom, and terms and conditions. These councils consist of interested members and are responsible for reviewing issues and presenting recommendations to government.

Ontario Public Sector Business Committee (PSBC)
Designed for our members who do business with the Ontario Government. Members promote access, innovation, and influence with government leaders. The Committee also monitors, assesses, and advises on procurement policies and practices; and shapes messaging brought to the Ontario Government. This is your one-stop shop for all insights related to the Ontario Government.

Federal & Ontario Value of Procurement Modernization Working Group
The Value of Procurement Working Groups update, consult with and advise the TECHNATION Government Relations & Policy (GR&P) team with recommendations for modernizing the approach to government procurement to both achieve needed policy direction, ensure equitable opportunity for all companies, and deliver value for Canadians.

Public Policy and Advocacy Committee (PPAC)
Helps guide TECHNATION in bringing its advocacy messaging to the Government of Canada and other jurisdictions, regarding issues standing in the way of advancing the digital economy in Canada. From data strategies, privacy, tax policies, and legal frameworks, the PPAC helps develop TECHNATION’s positioning to influence government decision-making.

Artificial Intelligence Policy Working Group
A subcommittee of PPAC, this group focuses on policy solutions related to the various forms of AI: Intelligent Automation, Gen AI, and more.

Regulations, Compliance and Risk Policy Working Group
A subcommittee of PPAC, this group focuses on policy solutions related to regulatory policies and compliance, and other digital legal considerations.

Privacy, Cloud, and Data Policy Working Group
A subcommittee of PPAC, this group focuses on policy solutions related to data protection, online harms, and cloud policies, including collection and disclosure.

Cybersecurity and Digital Infrastructure Policy Working Group
A subcommittee of PPAC, this group focuses on policy solutions related to cyber policies, data centers and other digital infrastructure, security and defence, and the digital ecosystem.

Finance and Economy Policy Working Group
A subcommittee of PPAC, this group focuses on policy solutions related to taxation, commerce and trade, and emerging economic issues.

Digital Talent Policy Working Group
A subcommittee of PPAC, this group focuses on policy solutions related to labour and talent, workforce development, immigration, and competition.

Telecommunications and Connectivity Policy Working Group
A subcommittee of PPAC, this group focuses on policy solutions related to policies concerning Internet, wireless connectivity, CRTC issues, and IoT.

Cybersecurity Task Force
A collaborative multi-sector council, created to identify critical challenges in Canada’s cybersecurity fabric and establish action-oriented priorities and focus for a 12–18-month period.

Health Advocacy Committee (HAC)
Develops research and position papers that support industry partners as they make their case to various levels of government. Procurement issues are often front and center in committee work.

Health Interoperability & Standards Task Force (HISC)
The mandate of this taskforce is to promote the adoption of internationally accepted standards for technology, nomenclature, data, and interoperability in the health sector; and to ensure our membership’s interests are being represented in key areas related to standards and emerging Provincial and Federal regulation.

For more information on TECHNATION Health Committees, please contact: Elaine Huesing

Cybersecurity Talent Alliance

TECHNATION’s Cybersecurity Talent Alliance (CTA) provides national leadership and guidance on the development of a sustainable cybersecurity ecosystem – including the creation of accelerated learning programs, career pathways and collaborative initiatives – to close the talent gap across Canada.

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The HR Forum

The HR Forum is a peer-to-peer networking group that allows for information sharing and discussion of the latest HR trends, views, best practices, and challenges within the tech community. An excellent professional development opportunity for HR professionals or those in managerial positions within the tech industry, meetings are typically roundtable and supported by peer and expert presentations in an informal and privileged platform environment.

You can also earn re-certification points for your CHRP (Certified Human Resources Professional) and CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) designations by attending the TECHNATION HR Forum meetings.

The Future Workforce Development Strategic Advisory Group

This Strategic Advisory Group consists of a small selection of senior thinkers/ strategic HR leaders from some of our key TECHNATION members. The objective of this group is to identify collaborative opportunities that will influence better national workforce outcomes and drive change in the workforce development eco-system. Small, medium and large organizations are intentionally represented. Participation is by invitation only. If you have a strategic role in your organization that ties to national education or workforce objectives, please contact us.

Work Integrated Learning (WIL)/ Employer Readiness

Canada needs skilled talent with practical experience to support leadership in the digital economy. TECHNATION engages in multi-stakeholder partnerships and works collaboratively to create quality WIL opportunities for young Canadians and better align work-ready skills development to ensure that students are better positioned to secure meaningful employment opportunities across all tech enabled disciplines.

The TECHNATION Work Integrated Learning program is anticipated to grow to include:

• Opportunities for students to gain the skills and capabilities they need to thrive in ICT WIL placements.
• Employer readiness activities that will provide learning opportunities and guidance to help businesses prepare for and provide students with a rewarding WIL experience.
• Additional support and guidance for small and medium business who may not know what type of placement would best suit their goals or how to get the most out of the WIL experience.
• Development of a platform to help deliver on the above requirements.

In addition, TECHNATION will collect data and provide insights on:

• How it can improve the WIL experience for both students and employers;
• Alignment of educational and training programs to industry roles; and
• Industry recruiting practices and trends.

Business Technology Management (BTM) Forum

BTM was introduced in 2009 at the undergraduate level in response to the feedback that new ICT graduates didn’t have the business skills needed by today’s organizations. Working together with academic institutions, industry and sector associations, TECHNATION Future Workforce Development defined a set of learning outcomes and competency standards required by industry, drawing heavily on relevant international standards for similar programs. TECHNATION remains the voice of industry into the BTM and supports the BTM secretariat

BTM programs are represented in several universities and colleges across Canada. These programs equip graduates with the right technical and business competencies to be ‘job ready’ and help lead and support the safe, effective, competitive use of information technologies in business.