Members may participate in TECHNATION’s committees and working groups, which play an important role in connecting our members with strategic partner organizations, government officials at all levels and policy makers. Participants also help direct the activities of the Association through key events and initiatives. Popular committees and working groups include:

• Federal and Ontario Public Sector Business Committees
• Public Policy and Advocacy Committee
• Health Interoperability & Standards and Advocacy Committees
• Cyber Task Force
• Policy Working Groups: Artificial Intelligence; Privacy, Cloud, and Data; Cybersecurity and Digital Infrastructure

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Members may provide input into our submissions, such as budget submissions or policy consultations. Key areas of advocacy include procurement, AI, digital transformation, cybersecurity and health, as well as other key areas of importance for our members.

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Members may participate in annual Federal Hill Days or Queen’s Park Day for opportunities to engage directly with Cabinet Ministers and senior government officials.

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Members are provided with unique opportunities to highlight their expertise and showcase proven use cases with government leaders. Opportunities include Strategic Knowledge Exchange participation, speaking engagements.

TECHNATION holds many in-person, hybrid and virtual events each year. Members can attend TECHNATION events at no cost or at the discounted member rate (cost varies based on event). Non-members may attend select TECHNATION events at the full rate.

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Exclusive to members. Members receive access to exclusive sponsorship opportunities to showcase thought leadership, boost brand recognition and expand exposure to key government and industry stakeholders. Popular member events include:

• Executive Briefings with Ministers and senior government officials
• Pan-Canadian CIO Event Series, which facilitate connections between industry leaders and government priorities, including technology and future procurement investment plans
• Digital Health Briefings, enabling members to stay current on new opportunities and leverage business intelligence strategies to succeed in a highly competitive environment.
• Health Tech Talks, which provide opportunities for members to present highlight expertise on topics as requested by Health Ministry leaders.

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Drive national productivity and competitiveness through digital workforce readiness with our unique industry-student programming.

• CareerReady. An internship wage subsidy program connecting industry with early talent pipelines. Members may be eligible to receive wage subsidies of up to $7,000 for each post-secondary student hired and members receive assistance from TECHNATION throughout the application process.
• Future of Work Student Tech Challenges*. Solve industry, societal or organizational problems by developing a student challenge that aligns with your business model and marketing needs.
• CareerFinder. An AI-driven job seeking platform highlighting national job openings and labour market data for the key tech job categories of cybersecurity, AI, hybrid and pure tech roles.
• Global Talent Stream. As a designated referral partner for Canada’s Global Talent Stream, TECHNATION can help with the process of hiring unique and specialized foreign workers.
• Innovative Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) programs. Members may participate in customized WIL programs to meet their business and talent needs.

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• Recognition and link on TECHNATION website
• Highlight in TECHNATION’s monthly Industry Insider member newsletter (4,000+)
• ‘Membership Welcome’ social media announcement (7,800+)