Governance Structure
Community-led governance ensuring Digital Trust Canada serves the needs of all Canadian organizations while maintaining independence and transparency
Governance Principles
Our foundation for transparent and effective leadership
Operating as a neutral, non-profit entity independent from any single organization or government body, ensuring unbiased service to all members
Diverse representation from public and private sectors, ensuring all voices are heard in shaping Canada's digital trust infrastructure
Open decision-making processes, public documentation, and regular reporting to maintain trust and accountability
Leading the Evolution
Transition Board (2024-2025)
Guiding Digital Trust Canada's transformation from research laboratory to national infrastructure provider
Tech Industry Veteran
CEO, Digital Ubiquity Capital
Established Leadership
Board of Directors (2024-2025)
Experienced leaders from across sectors guiding our strategic direction
DIACC
Birks Canada
Organizational Structure
How we organize to deliver on our mission
Composition
- • 7-12 members from diverse sectors
- • Mix of public and private representation
- • Geographic diversity across Canada
- • Term limits to ensure renewal
Responsibilities
- • Set strategic direction
- • Ensure financial sustainability
- • Approve major policies
- • Oversee executive leadership
Composition
- • Technical experts from member organizations
- • Academic researchers
- • International standards representatives
- • Security and privacy specialists
Responsibilities
- • Define technical standards
- • Review architecture decisions
- • Ensure interoperability
- • Advise on emerging technologies
Composition
- • All member organizations
- • Equal voting rights
- • Annual general meetings
- • Special interest working groups
Responsibilities
- • Elect board members
- • Approve bylaws and amendments
- • Provide input on strategic priorities
- • Form working groups for specific initiatives
Policy Framework
Ensuring consistent governance and operations
Defines trust levels, credential standards, and verification processes for all participants
Ensures data protection and privacy compliance across all operations and members
Specifications for interoperability, security, and performance requirements
Terms of participation, rights, responsibilities, and benefits for members
Fair and transparent processes for resolving conflicts between participants
Alignment with global frameworks while maintaining Canadian sovereignty
Our Commitment to Transparency
All governance documents, meeting minutes, and policy decisions are publicly available. We believe open governance is essential for building trust in data infrastructure.
Quarterly Reports
Regular updates on progress, financials, and strategic initiatives
Public Consultations
Open forums for community input on major decisions
Annual Assembly
Yearly gathering for all members to shape our direction