Supporting Citizen Wellbeing By Bridging the Digital Divide

In our Public Sector People spotlight series we aim to humanise and celebrate government professionals at all levels that are making a difference. This week we spotlight Josie Scioli, Deputy City Manager at the City of Toronto who was part of a crucial initiative that bridged the digital divide, supplied disadvantaged communities with free WiFi and helped reduce the spread of Covid-19 during the height of the pandemic.

Driving innovation and transformation in the Ontario public sector

Making services accessible to all usersThe majority of citizens don’t care to differentiate between the various tiers of government; they simply want their government agencies to provide them with the services they require when they need them. It is therefore the responsibility of all government or…

Harnessing the power of innovation to deliver better government services in BC

Building a Stronger British Columbia for EveryoneThe pandemic as a catalyst for changeThe goal of any government – be it federal or provincial – is to look after its citizens and to provide them with the services they require. This is certainly the goal of the Government of British Columbia, and th…

Connecting Albertans via the Provincial Broadband Strategy

Stephen Bull, the Senior Assistant Deputy Minister and Corporate Chief Information Officer at Service Alberta discusses connecting Albertans via the provincial broadband strategy

Internal Cyber Security Threats

A report by the respected Ponemon Institute in 2022 stated that ‘insider threats have increased in both frequency and cost over the past two years. Credential thefts, for example, have almost doubled in number since 2020’.[5] An article commenting on the report says that the overall number of incidents went up by 44% in just two years, whilst the cost to impacted organizations went up from US$11.45 million in 2020 to an average of US$15.4 million in 2022, which is a 34% increase. Moreover, the average number of days it took to contain an incident in 2022 was 85 days, …

5 Canadian Educators Discuss: The Challenges Facing Education Technology Adoption & Accessibility

Are you curious about how technology is transforming Canadian primary and secondary schools? From digital learning tools to educational software, the integration of technology in classrooms is on the rise. But what challenges are educators facing in the process, and how are they overcoming them? In this article, key leaders, educators, and technology experts in the K-12 education sector share their insights on the impact and challenges of adopting digital learning solutions. Discover what they have to say about the constantly evolving technology landscape, the cost of implementation, accessibility issues, and much more.

Accelerating Transformation in Healthcare – Enabling Shifts to Predictive, Preventative, Personalized and Participatory Care

Dr David Rauchwerger, Chief and Medical Director of the Emergency Medicine Program and Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Program, from Mackenzie Health discusses enabling shifts to predictive, preventative, personalized and participatory care

Enhancing Citizen Experience with Cross-Agency Collaboration

Nathan Wilson, Director of Innovation & Collaboration, Business Solutions, from Sasktel discusses enhancing citizen experience with cross-agency collaboration