Committees
DIACC members work together in committees to advance digital trust services and build a trustworthy, secure, interoperable digital ecosystem. These committees develop resources aligned with our 10 Digital Trust Ecosystem Principles and Strategic Goals.
The DIACC Steering Council, made up of all Expert Committee chairs, oversees and coordinates committee activities to ensure alignment and impact.
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Trust Framework Expert Committee (TFEC)
DIACC’s Trust Framework Expert Committee (TFEC) develops and maintains the Pan-Canadian Trust Framework (PCTF), establishing criteria for secure, interoperable digital identity systems. TFEC creates a foundation for trusted digital ecosystems across Canada by addressing technical, policy, and operational needs.
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Adoption Expert Committee (AEC)
DIACC’s Adoption Expert Committee (AEC) drives PCTF implementation by identifying practical use cases and addressing adoption barriers like awareness and regulatory challenges. AEC demonstrates the benefits of digital trust by encouraging organizations to integrate secure identity solutions into their operations, advancing DIACC’s mission for a trusted digital future.
Participants should have interest and experience in business development, communications, marketing, industry and government relations.
Steering Council
DIACC’s Steering Council ensures that Expert Committees operate in strategic and operational alignment with the direction set by the Board of Directors. The Steering Council is comprised of our President and Chairs from Expert Committees.
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President
Joni Brennan
Digital ID & Authentication Council of Canada
(Visit Joni’s LinkedIn) Joni builds on 15-plus years of experience in Digital Identity innovations and standards development. She helps DIACC fulfill its vision of unlocking the interoperability of public and private sector capabilities by establishing an identity trust framework that will grow Canada’s economy. Joni builds impactful relationships and formalizes strategic partnerships between organizations. She has participated in committees and initiatives around the world, including OECD-ITAC, ISOC, IEEE, OASIS-SSTC, ISO SC27 WG5, and she has testified before the US Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Security and Privacy (ONC HITSP).
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AEC Co-Chair
Jay Krushell
Treefort Technologies Inc.
Co-Founder, Chief Legal Officer and VP of Business Development at Treefort Technologies