National Action Plan on Open Government Commitment

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C03.3.2 - Fiscal, Financial and Corporate Transparency

Commitment:
Fiscal, Financial and Corporate Transparency
Milestone:
Monitor the strategic management of procurement of technology and software within the Government of Canada
Indicator:
C03.3.2 - Work towards developing policy instruments around the ethical use of information technology in the Government of Canada
Lead Organization:
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Deadline:
By June 2024
Summit for Democracy:
No

Updates

2024-06
Status:
Complete
Evidence of progress:
  • The Guide on the use of generative artificial intelligence was published in September 2023. An updated version of the Guide was published in February 2024.
  • The Guide shares principles and includes best practices to help users and federal institutions assess the risks associated with generative AI and use it securely, responsibly and effectively.
  • The Guide on the Scope of the Directive on Automated Decision-Making was published in June 2024. The Guide supports departments in understanding the systems and uses that fall under the purview of the Directive on Automated Decision-Making.
Evidence:
2023-06
Status:
Substantial progress
Evidence of progress:
  • The Treasury Board Directive on Automated Decision-Making was amended in April 2023 following the completion of the third review of the instrument.
  • Key changes include an expanded scope and new measures for explanation, bias testing, data governance, GBA+, and peer review.
  • The amendments strengthen transparency and accountability; reinforce protections against discrimination and harm; ensure that automated decisions impacting external or internal clients are fair and inclusive; and clarify requirements and support operational needs.
Evidence: