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Minister Tony Clement to Provide Opening Remarks at GTEC 2014 around Open Data and the New Open Government 2.0 Initiative(Canada Newswire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Clement's Keynote Address to Kick Off Largest Government Technology Conference on Oct. 28 at the Ottawa Convention Centre OTTAWA, Ontario, Oct. 16, 2014 /CNW/ -- GTEC, Canada's largest government technology event, today announced the Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, will take the keynote stage to address the Government's strides in implementing innovative technologies to improve service delivery. GTEC will present a thought-provoking keynote and conference program around the new challenges and opportunities in government IT, focusing specifically on technology's role in supporting the business in responding to ever-growing citizen expectations. GTEC runs October 27–30, 2014 at the Ottawa Convention Centre. To register or for more information, visit: www.gtec.ca. Minister Clement's address will mark the official opening of the GTEC conference and keynote programming on Tuesday, October 28 at 8:40 am. His presentation, Better Government Through Collaboration and Citizen Engagement, will focus on the Government's commitment to Open Data and the new Open Government 2.0 initiative. He will also discuss the government's approach to innovative technologies such as cloud computing, which will transform the way the federal government communicates, collaborates and shares information with Canadians. Minister Clement will provide insight into his efforts to harness new technologies to improve service delivery to Canadian taxpayers in a more efficient manner. Mr. Clement has been the Member of Parliament for Parry Sound-Muskoka since 2006 and has served the public for over three decades in roles such as Minister of Health and Minister of Industry. In May 2011, Mr. Clement was asked to serve as President of the Treasury Board by the Prime Minister. He has since worked to implement new ways to deliver services to tax payers effectively. He draws on his private sector career, utilizing his experience as a small business owner, entrepreneur, lawyer and business board member. "We are pleased to welcome back Minister Clement to open the 22nd edition of GTEC, especially given his acknowledgment that much of the progress government continues to make is a result of working closely with industry leaders," said GTEC Executive Director Michele Lajeunesse. "We also look forward to hearing the latest on the Minister's efforts in the realm of Open Data which to date have taken Canada to an international leadership role. It's truly changing the way citizens interact with their governments around the world." GTEC includes a two-day expo, Canada's largest showcase of technologies and services for advancing the business of ICT in government. The Expo Hall will welcome more than 150 companies, including 8 government departments / branches, on October 28 and 29. GTEC also hosts the coveted Distinction Awards and Gala, which recognizes excellence in public service information technology and information management in Canada. Register for GTEC: www.gtec.ca/registration Apply for a GTEC media pass via Media Registration: www.gtec.ca/press-centre-overview About GTEC Now in its 22nd year, GTEC (Government Technology Exhibition and Conference) is a unique platform that attracts both the government and private sector communities for learning and professional development. GTEC is Canada's largest government technology event, attracting more than 6,000 participants, renowned speakers, and exhibitors from across Canada on an annual basis. The event features a Gala Awards Ceremony celebrating IM/IT public sector accomplishments at municipal, provincial, and federal levels, a four day Conference, and a multi-day Exhibition. 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