Data Strategy Tracker
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The data strategy tracker highlights the progress made on year 1 and year 2 priority actions identified in the 2023-2026 Federal Data Strategy, a renewal of the 2018 Data Strategy Roadmap for the Federal Public Service. The tracker reports on the actions identified within each of the following missions:
- Proactively considering data by design in all stages of government initiatives
- Effectively stewarding data for decision-making
- Improving user experience and maintaining trust by enabling data-driven services through data that flows securely where it is needed
- Empowering the public service with the talent and tools it needs
2023–2026 Data Strategy for the Federal Public Service - Canada.ca
Found 26 actions
Action: CSPS and TBS will work with departments to strengthen data literacy by developing guidance on how to integrate data into briefings for senior management for effective decision-making.
Area for action: Transform data into insights
Priority: Year 2 priority
Status: Not Started
Action: StatsCan will develop guidelines on building data hubs evolving towards more formal guidance in the Treasury Board policy suite
Area for action: Transform data into insights
Priority: Year 2 priority
Status: In Progress
Action: PCO and TBS will coordinate departments on a review of real and perceived data sharing challenges, including frictions in existing legislation, using concrete use cases leading to recommendations.
Area for action: Prioritize open and responsible data flow to improve service to Canadians
Priority: Year 2 priority
Status: In Progress
Action: PCO, TBS and departments will work with partners to explore opportunities to improve data flow with provinces and territories, including to enable client-centred service delivery.
Area for action: Prioritize open and responsible data flow to improve service to Canadians
Priority: Year 2 priority
Status: Not Started
Action: PCO and TBS will explore opportunities for federal regulators to set expectations for data stewardship and sharing among service delivery partners
Area for action: Prioritize open and responsible data flow to improve service to Canadians
Priority: Year 2 priority
Status: Not Started
Action: SSC will pilot data storage and collaboration solutions for unclassified data that meet the needs of research scientists and are a first step towards exploring and validating infrastructure requirements to enable better data sharing across departments.
Area for action: Prioritize open and responsible data flow to improve service to Canadians
Priority: Year 1 priority
Status: In Progress
Action: TBS and StatsCan will develop a federal framework to convey principles and best practices on the ethical stewardship and use of data
Area for action: Set clear expectations for responsible, transparent and ethical data stewardship to maintain trust
Priority: Year 2 priority
Status: Not Started
Action: TBS will set expectations and provide guidance and service standards to enhance transparency of data practices and adoption of open by design principles
Area for action: Set clear expectations for responsible, transparent and ethical data stewardship to maintain trust
Priority: Year 2 priority
Status: Not Started
Action: ISC in collaboration with Indigenous partners will develop, and TBS will integrate into policy, protocols and guidance for the identification, sharing, management and governance of Indigenous data to support self-determination and data sovereignty
Area for action: Advance a whole-of-government approach to the management and sharing of Indigenous data
Priority: Year 2 priority
Status: In Progress
Action: TBS will lead an outreach and engagement campaign to promote diverse data careers in the public service, providing opportunities across the GC where possible.
Area for action: Promote and improve data careers in the public service
Priority: Year 2 priority
Status: In Progress