National Action Plan on Open Government Commitment

C02.2.2 - Democracy and Civic Space

Commitment:
Democracy and Civic Space
Milestone:
Continue protecting democracy at home and abroad and safeguarding Canada’s electoral and democracy processes by combatting foreign threats to democracy
Indicator:
C02.2.2 - Share Canada’s experience implementing its Plan to Protect Democracy, such as the Critical Election Incident Public Protocol and the Declaration, with domestic and international partners
Lead Organization:
Privy Council Office
Deadline:
By fall 2022
Summit for Democracy:
Yes

Updates

2023-03
Status:
Complete
Evidence of progress:
  • This commitment was completed previously
  • Engagement with domestic and international partners will continue
2022-12
Status:
Complete
Evidence of progress:
  • Participated in OECD Global Forum and Ministerial meetings on Building Trust and Reinforcing Democracy (17-18 November)
  • Engagement with domestic and international partners will continue
Evidence:

Further information about the OECD Global Forum and Ministerial meetings, including the Ministerial Declaration and Action Plans, are available on the OECD website

2022-09
Status:
Substantial progress
Evidence of progress:
  • Held discussions with international partner countries
2022-06
Status:
Substantial progress
Evidence of progress:
  • Presentation to provincial/territorial senior officials and discussion in April 2022
  • Since April 2022, held 25 distinct engagements with experts on disinformation
  • Held discussions with one international partner
2022-03
Status:
Not started