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Government of Canada selects innovation experts to lead national consultation on digital and data transformationSix Canadian innovators will lead roundtable discussions with Canadians on digital and data innovation OTTAWA, Aug. 3, 2018 /CNW/ - New technology has transformed the way we access information, shop, live, socialize and work. On June 19, the Government of Canada launched a national consultation on digital and data transformation. The Canada-wide consultation will help the government understand how Canadians want to drive innovation in a data economy, prepare for the future of work and ensure that citizens have trust and confidence in how their data is used. The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, today announced that six innovation experts have been selected to host these roundtable discussions with Canadians across the country. Many of these leaders were part of the Innovation Agenda consultations in 2016 that supported the development of the Government's Innovation and Skills Plan, announced in Budget 2017. The digital innovation leaders are:
Because there is strength in our diversity, the roundtables will include women, Indigenous peoples and other under-represented groups. Those interested in attending a roundtable in person should contact ic.digitaldataconsultations-consultationsnumeriquesdonnees.ic@canada.ca and include their contact information and preferred target location. All Canadians are invited to participate in the National Digital and Data Consultations online. The consultations are the next step in the Government's Innovation and Skills Plan and will provide the information needed to boost competitiveness and secure Canada's position as a global innovation leader. Quotes "Unlocking the economic opportunities from digital transformation will help Canada's competitiveness, attract investment and create middle-class jobs from coast to coast to coast. I thank these strong leaders for the key role they will play in engaging with Canadians on how we can leverage data to drive innovation while respecting the privacy of Canadians." Quick facts
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