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 30 actions
Action: TBS will set expectations and work with StatCan and others to enable data discovery, integration and reuse by reviewing and developing information and data management policy instruments such as the Treasury Board Standard on Metadata, developing a FAIR assessment tool (easy to find, accessible, interoperable and reusable) and providing guidance on the evaluation of existing data for reuse.
Area for action: Set expectations and implement common practices
Priority: Year 2 priority
Status: Completed
Action: TBS and StatCan will formalize and work with departments on directions to support the implementation of the recently developed GC Data Quality Framework.
Area for action: Set expectations and implement common practices
Priority: Year 1 priority
Status: Completed
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: Completed
Action: StatCan will develop guidelines for the creation of data hubs that will evolve towards more formal directions across Treasury Board policies.
Area for action: Transform data into insights
Priority: Year 2 priority
Status: In Progress
Action: TBS will work with departments to identify best practices and common technical and infrastructure solutions that can enable secure access and exchange of data.
Area for action: Drive service design, iterative service improvements, improved user experience and better outcomes through effective data flows
Priority: Year 3 priority
Status: Completed
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 3 priority
Status: In Progress
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: Completed
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 StatCan will develop a federal framework to share principles and best practices on ethical data stewardship and use.
Area for action: Set clear expectations for responsible, transparent and ethical data stewardship to maintain trust.
Priority: Year 2 priority
Status: In Progress
Action: TBS will develop guidance that integrates privacy and security requirements into the development and modernization of programs, activities and initiatives to meet emerging data needs and evolving data practices.
Area for action: Set clear expectations for responsible, transparent and ethical data stewardship to maintain trust.
Priority: Year 3 priority
Status: Completed