Our Mission & Vision
Building Canada's trusted digital future through collaboration, innovation, and shared prosperity
Our Mission
Digital Trust Canada facilitates the creation and adoption of a national digital trust infrastructure that enables secure, privacy-preserving data sharing and collaboration across sectors. We bring together stakeholders from government, industry, and civil society to build an ecosystem where digital identity and trust are fundamental rights, not privileges.
Create infrastructure that ensures secure, verifiable digital interactions while preserving privacy and user control
Unite diverse stakeholders to co-create solutions that benefit all Canadians and respect provincial autonomy
Accelerate the development and adoption of cutting-edge digital trust technologies across all sectors
Our Vision
We envision a Canada where every person, organization, and community can participate fully in the digital economy with confidence, security, and control over their digital identity and data. A nation where trust is embedded in every digital interaction, enabling innovation while protecting fundamental rights.
By 2030, we see:
Universal Digital Identity
Every Canadian has access to a secure, portable digital identity they control
Seamless Interoperability
Provincial and federal systems work together harmoniously, respecting jurisdictional boundaries
Thriving Digital Economy
Businesses of all sizes leverage digital trust to innovate and compete globally
Protected Privacy
Citizens maintain complete control over their personal data with zero-knowledge verification
Our Values
Ensuring no one is left behind in the digital transformation
Operating openly and maintaining public trust through accountability
Respecting Canadian values and maintaining control over our digital infrastructure
Working together across sectors and jurisdictions for the common good
Embracing new technologies while maintaining security and privacy
Building solutions that are environmentally and economically sustainable