Data Strategy Tracker
About this information
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 12 actions
Action: Central agencies will provide guidance for decision-makers on accounting for, planning for and resourcing data across the lifecycle of an initiative, from program, service and policy conception through delivery and end of life
Area for action: Embed planning for data activities in policy, program, and service development, delivery, monitoring and evaluation.
Priority: Year 2 priority
Status: Not Started
Action: TBS will coordinate the development of training focused on raising the awareness of and familiarity with planning for data at the outset of initiatives for teams responsible for policy, program or service development and delivery
Area for action: Embed planning for data activities in policy, program, and service development, delivery, monitoring and evaluation.
Priority: Year 2 priority
Status: Not Started
Action: TBS, supported by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), will progress the development of government-wide standards on data interoperability that will further the ability of Indigenous Peoples to reclaim their traditional names, as per Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action #17
Area for action: Establish a data stewardship model for the management of data and standards across the federal government
Priority: Year 1 priority
Status: Not Started
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: 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: 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: TBS will explore and engage with appropriate authorities regarding existing recruitment and promotion programs to create specific data opportunities and to hire and retain diverse data talent
Area for action: Promote and improve data careers in the public service
Priority: Year 2 priority
Status: Not Started
Action: TBS will develop guidance and tools to assist managers and teams across the public service in assessing data skills needs.
Area for action: Provide opportunities to improve data skills of all public servants
Priority: Year 2 priority
Status: Not Started