Public Sector Business Executive (PSBE)
Sets the high-level direction for the Federal Government Relations and Policy work; and is the Parent Committee of the Public Policy & Advocacy Committee (PPAC) and the Public Sector Business Committee (PSBC), providing high level oversight to both. Contact: Michele Lajeunesse

Federal Public Sector Business Committees (PSBC)
Brings together senior corporate business leaders whose companies focus on sales to government.
Contact: Michele Lajeunesse

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.
Contact: Michele Lajeunesse

Legal Working Group
A sub-committee of the PPAC, led by a member chair. The group meets on an ad hoc basis to assist TECHNATION in developing positions / responses to government consultations on privacy, tax reform, data strategies from a legal lens. Contact: Michele Lajeunesse

Cloud Working Group
Comprised of interested members who are responsible for developing and presenting recommendations to Government on the challenges facing both government and industry in the adoption of cloud. The working group may assist in drafting policy and guidance with regards to Cloud and how it can enable digital transformation initiatives. Contact:  Michele Lajeunesse

Data & Artificial Intelligence Working Group
Informs public and private sectors about how adopting AI and related technologies can improve productivity and enable Canada to become more competitive in the global AI landscape. The team will develop a policy paper, events, and advocacy engagements to promote AI adoption in Canada. Contact:  Michele Lajeunesse

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. Contact: Michele Lajeunesse

Ontario Procurement Modernization Working Group
Contact: Michele Lajeunesse

Cybersecurity Task Force and Forum
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. Contact: Fatima Corera

Industry Cybersecurity Best Practices (ICBP) Advisory Group
Provides leadership and guidance to ICBP activities. There are no formal terms of reference; membership evolves based on needs; and meetings are conducted as required.
Contact: Fatima Corera

TECH4CANADA Council
A collaborative multi-sector council, to identify critical technology challenges and establish action-oriented priorities with a 12 to 18-month horizon. Provides a venue to unify thought leadership and action-oriented working groups, sub-committees or task force(s) to develop the program. Contact: Fatima Corera

TECH4CANADA Forum
The Forum is anchored annually with a symposium, where nation-wide barriers to technology adoption or growth are discussed through thought leadership panels and recommendation panels. The ultimate goal is a collaboration between government and industry to drive change and accelerate national digital transformation. Contact: Fatima Corera

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.
Contact: Elaine Huesing

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.
Contact: Elaine Huesing

Health Membership and Program Development Committee (HMPDC)
Develops relevant educational programming and partnership events to address emerging issues in digital medicine and health. By bringing together members and potential partners.
Contact: Elaine Huesing

Health Procurement Task Force (HPT)
The mandate of this task force is to continually streamline the procurement process of healthcare technology related goods and services in Canada. Healthcare technology encompasses all hardware, devices and software that manage information related to health and wellness.
Contact: Elaine Huesing