Artificial intelligence, quantum computing, emerging technologies hold the potential to transform every corner of government—but only if it reflects Canadian values of trust, accountability, and security. Digital sovereignty is about national resilience, digital independence, and the ability to protect data while driving innovation.
In this session, Joanna Murphy, Director General of Sovereign Canadian Technology at Shared Services Canada, will explore how the Government of Canada is approaching digital sovereignty to balance opportunity with responsibility. She will spotlight strategies to assess your digital sovereignty posture, apply mitigating measures such as safeguard sensitive information, and ensure that digital innovation empowers public servants and citizens alike.
This session will help you apply new approaches on how you can ensure Canada’s digital future is both trusted and future-ready.
- Define what digital sovereignty means for the Canadian public sector
- Protect sensitive data while enabling innovation at scale
- Align AI and emerging tech investments with Canada’s values, priorities, and long-term digital resilience
Featuring: Joanna Murphy, Director General, Canadian Sovereign Technology Strategy, Shared Services Canada
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