Advocacy and Policy

Championing Canada’s tech sector though advocacy, policy and government engagement.

Together with our members, we advocate for, influence and shape tech policy on the issues that matter most to Canada’s tech industry — including procurement, AI, cybersecurity, digital transformation, digital health, and talent and skills.

We advocate across federal, provincial, and regional governments, equipping decision‑makers with policy insights, analysis, and recommendations that drive a more competitive and resilient Canadian economy.

Key policy pillars include:

  • Privacy and data protection
  • Artificial Intelligence and digital infrastructure
  • Cybersecurity
  • Digital sovereignty
  • Procurement
  • Digital Trade
  • Digital Health
  • Tech Talent and Skills

Learn more about our priority areas

Shape Canada's Tech Policy With Us

Committees & Working Groups

Our core committees focus on four key pillars: policy, procurement, health and talent.

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Advocacy Days

Our high-impact advocacy events connect members directly with government decision-makers and shape tech policy across jurisdictions.

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Global Tech Leadership

We bring a global lens to our advocacy, aligning Canada’s innovation priorities with international trends and trade dynamics.

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Upcoming Events

09nov1:30 pm3:00 pm Category:MeetingsPublic Policy and Advocacy Committee (PPAC)Our Public Policy and Advocacy Committee brings our members together in a forum to help develop TECHNATION consensus-based, member-led positions on critical policy areas and to influence government decision-making.

17nov3:00 pm4:00 pm Category:Health, MeetingsHealth Advocacy Committee Meeting

25nov12:00 pm1:00 pm Category:Health, MeetingsHealth Interoperability and Standards Committee Meeting

26nov8:00 am9:30 am Category:MeetingsFederal Public Sector Business Committee (PSBC) Meeting

19jan3:00 pm4:00 pm Category:Health, MeetingsHealth Advocacy Committee Meeting

27jan12:00 pm1:00 pm Category:Health, MeetingsHealth Interoperability and Standards Committee Meeting

16feb3:00 pm4:00 pm Category:MeetingsHealth Advocacy Committee Meeting

24feb12:00 pm1:00 pm Category:MeetingsHealth Interoperability and Standards Committee Meeting

16mar3:00 pm4:00 pm Category:MeetingsHealth Advocacy Committee Meeting

24mar12:00 pm1:00 pm Category:MeetingsHealth Interoperability and Standards Committee Meeting

20apr3:00 pm4:00 pm Category:MeetingsHealth Advocacy Committee Meeting

28apr12:00 pm1:00 pm Category:MeetingsHealth Interoperability and Standards Committee Meeting

18may3:00 pm4:00 pm Category:MeetingsHealth Advocacy Committee Meeting

26may12:00 pm1:00 pm Category:MeetingsHealth Interoperability and Standards Committee Meeting

15jun3:00 pm4:00 pm Category:MeetingsHealth Advocacy Committee Meeting

23jun12:00 pm1:00 pm Category:MeetingsHealth Interoperability and Standards Committee Meeting

News, Media & Statements

Questions?

Connect with our Government Relations & Policy team at grp@technationcanada.ca.

Ulrike Bahr-Gedalia

Executive Vice President, Public Policy

Gillian Cartwright

Senior Director, Public Policy

Sabeeh Masud

Policy Analyst