Policy and Positions

May 13, 2025 in Policy and Positions by DIACC

Advancing Digital Trust to Strengthen Public Safety

https://youtu.be/ZlMty6a5blA Current Landscape The public safety sector is undergoing rapid digital transformation, embracing new technologies to enhance emergency response, law enforcement, and disaster management. However, this shift also brings challenges such as data security risks,...

Apr 8, 2025 in Policy and Positions by DIACC

Advancing Digital Trust for Government Service Modernization

https://youtu.be/Cx5YnHb3oXo Current Landscape Governments worldwide are accelerating their digital transformation efforts to meet the growing expectations of citizens and businesses. Canada is no exception, with public sector services increasingly moving online to improve efficiency, accessibility,...

Mar 12, 2025 in Policy and Positions by DIACC

The Digital ID and Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC) Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations (March 2025)

Submitted by: Joni Brennan, President List of recommendations Recommendation 1: That the government prioritize digital trust in four areas critical to Canada’s leadership and the privacy, security and protection of our people and industries, including:...

Mar 11, 2025 in Policy and Positions by DIACC

Advancing Digital Trust to Fuel E-Commerce Growth and Empower Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

https://youtu.be/Dddb2FwsNnA Current Landscape Canada’s e-commerce sector is growing faster than ever due to emerging technology and changing customer habits. While this creates significant opportunities, it also presents challenges for small and medium businesses (SMBs), their...

Feb 10, 2025 in Policy and Positions by DIACC

Advancing and Evolving Digital Trust in the Finance and Regulatory Sectors

https://youtu.be/Ah4Jln1cvcY Current Landscape The finance and regulatory sectors are undergoing rapid digital transformation. While the industry pioneers new technology and moves away from conventional platforms, it faces rising fraud, privacy breaches, and growing consumer skepticism...

Aug 6, 2024 in Policy and Positions by DIACC

The Digital ID and Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC) Written Submission for Pre-Budget Consultations (August 2024)

Submitted by: Joni Brennan, President August 6, 2024 List of recommendations Recommendation 1: That the government prioritize digital trust in four areas critical to Canada’s leadership and the privacy, security and protection of our people...

Mar 29, 2023 in Policy and Positions by DIACC

Canada’s trusted digital ID leader, the DIACC, welcomes Budget 2023

Canada’s trusted digital ID leader, the DIACC, welcomes Budget 2023; applauds the government for investments in digital transformation and Canada’s shift to a digital economy TORONTO, MARCH 29, 2023 — Joni Brennan, President of the...

Oct 27, 2022 in Policy and Positions by DIACC

DIACC’s Written Submission for the 2023 Pre-Budget Consultations

List of recommendations Recommendation 1: That the government drive economic growth by prioritizing and investing in the government’s digital identity mandate. Recommendation 2: That the government strengthen alignment with provinces and territories on digital identity...

Apr 7, 2022 in Policy and Positions by DIACC

2022 Budget Statement

Canada’s trusted digital ID leader, the DIACC, welcomes Budget 2022 investments for digital transformation and Canadian innovation TORONTO, APRIL 7, 2022 — Joni Brennan, President of the Digital Identification and Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC)...

Aug 3, 2021 in Policy and Positions by DIACC

2022 Pre-Budget Submission

DIACC’s Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2022 Budget Ahead of the 2022 federal budget, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance has asked Canadians to share their input. DIACC is pleased to...