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Oct 23, 2025 in Policy and Positions by DIACC

Statement on Auditor General’s Cyber Security Report

October 23, 2025 The Auditor General's report released on cyber security of federal government networks and systems reveals vulnerabilities that demand immediate, coordinated action across all sectors and jurisdictions. The findings underscore a fundamental truth:...

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Oct 23, 2025 in News by DIACC

FCT’s Client ID Verification Achieves DIACC PCTF Certification: Enhancing Digital Trust for Legal Professionals

Toronto, October 23, 2025 – We are thrilled to announce that FCT Client ID Verification has been certified against the Pan-Canadian Trust Framework ™(PCTF) Verified Person Component at LOA2. Established in 2012, DIACC is Canada’s...

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Oct 16, 2025 in Letters from the President, News by DIACC

A Milestone in Enhancing Digital Trust for Lawyers: Digitally Verifying Client ID

Letter from our President In an era when identity fraud is evolving rapidly, our collective efforts to defend the integrity of client-lawyer relationships have never been more vital. Today, I’m proud to reflect on a...

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Oct 15, 2025 in News by DIACC

DIACC Unviels Digital Trust Adoption Dashboard: Transparency for a Connected Canada

October 16, 2025 - We are thrilled to announce the launch of DIACC's Digital Trust Adoption Dashboard, a transformative, interactive tool developed by our Adoption Expert Committee (AEC), marking a pivotal moment in Canada's digital...

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Oct 15, 2025 in Letters from the President, News by DIACC

Reimagining Canada Post: From Delivering Mail to Delivering Trust

A Letter from the President Canada Post is losing approximately ten million dollars per day. The traditional business model of delivering physical mail to every Canadian address is fundamentally unsustainable. The federal government has directed...

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Oct 3, 2025 in Letters from the President, News by DIACC

Learning from BritCard: Why Architecture Matters for Digital Trust and Identity

A Letter from the President, DIACC The choices we make about digital trust and identity verification architecture today will shape Canadian privacy, security, and digital rights for generations to come. Recent developments in the United...

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Oct 2, 2025 in Policy and Positions by DIACC

Recognizing Quebec’s Digital Trust and Cybersecurity Leadership in Kananaskis

October 2, 2025 DIACC is proud to recognize Quebec’s leadership during the recent Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers' and Deputy Ministers' Seminar on Digital Trust and Cybersecurity in Kananaskis, Alberta. As co-chair, Quebec's Deputy Minister...

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Oct 1, 2025 in Member Spotlights by DIACC

Spotlight on General Bank of Canada

1. What is the mission and vision of General Bank of Canada? To build a bank for generations. [To build a bank for generations implies extensive trust]. General Bank operates as a Financial Product Manufacturer...

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Sep 29, 2025 in Member Spotlights by DIACC

Spotlight on Autocorp.ai

1. What is the mission and vision of Autocorp.ai? Our mission is to modernize the car-buying experience by building digital tools that put transparency, trust, and efficiency first. We envision a future where automotive retail...

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Sep 24, 2025 in Policy and Positions by DIACC

Supporting Canada’s Buy Canadian Mandate While Balancing Global Collaboration

September 24, 2025 In a world of increasing economic uncertainty and shifting global supply chains, prioritizing Canadian talent, goods, and innovation sends a clear message of support for workers, businesses, and communities across the country....

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