Definition of Data

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Main Focus of Document

This represents a comprehensive approach to ensuring that Canada takes full advantage of the opportunities of the digital age

Target Beneficiaries or Sector

citizens

Key Elements

The government's vision is to create a thriving digital environment which is underscored by 5 pillars: (1) connecting Canadians - Government will optimise the use of publicly owned wireless airwaves to provide Canadians with the access they need on the device of choice; (2) protecting Canadians - Canadians will be protected from online threats and misuse of digital technology; (3) economic opportunities - Canadians will have the skills and opportunities necessary to succeed in an interconnected global economy; (4) digital government - the Government will demonstrate leadership in the use of digital technologies and open data; (5) Canadian content - provide easy access to Canadian content to the world.

• Canadians will have greater choice in the combination of television channels they pay for.
• Over 98% of all Canadians will have access to high-speed internet at 5 megabits per second (Mbps)—a rate that enables e-commerce, high-resolution video, employment opportunities and distance education—providing rural and remote communities with faster, more reliable online services.
• Canada’s wireless policies will connect Canadians with competitive prices, more choice in services and world-leading technologies in all regions of the country.
• The Government will optimize the use of publicly owned wireless airwaves to provide Canadians with the access they need on the devices they choose. 
• The Government will continue to protect consumers and take action to support better services, more choice and lower prices for consumers.
• The Government of Canada will be a leader in using digital technologies to interact with Canadians, making it simpler and quicker to access services and information online.
• “Open data”—the ready access to government data in easily usable formats—will expand public dialogue, stimulate citizen engagement and foster greater cooperation among governments, businesses, academia and individuals. 
• Canada will open up its vaults and release datasets that can promote economic development, spark innovation and help find ways to make government work better.
• Canadians will have easy online access to Canadian content that will allow us to celebrate our history, arts and culture. 
• Canadians will see themselves reflected in digital content and will have a broad range of choices in the way they access that content. 
• Canada's creative industries will have greater capabilities to seize digital opportunities, promote Canadian content and play a more prominent role in the global marketplace.

Policy/Regulation Mirrors

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