Government & Digital Transformation
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: Nevin French
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: Nevin French
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: Natasha Apollonova
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: Natasha Apollonova
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; andshapes messaging brought to the Ontario Government. This is your one-stop shop for all insights related to the Ontario Government. Contact: Nevin French
Ontario Procurement Modernization Working Group
Contact: Nevin French