Mission & Vision
Empowering Canadians and organizations to participate securely in the global digital economy — with sovereignty, privacy, and trust.
Our Mission
Digital Trust Canada convenes governments, businesses, and civil society to build a trusted digital infrastructure for Canada — enabling secure, interoperable data sharing that protects privacy, ensures sovereignty, and drives innovation across the economy.
Create the foundation for Canadians and organizations to share data with confidence through verified credentials and secure infrastructure.
Convening governments, businesses, and civil society to co-create solutions that serve all Canadians.
Unlock new possibilities for digital services through trusted data ecosystems and interoperability.
Our Vision
Canada as a global leader in trusted digital infrastructure — enabling secure, sovereign, and interoperable data sharing that protects critical infrastructure, strengthens the economy, and drives innovation at home and in global markets.
By 2030, we envision:
National Digital Trust Network
A federated, pan-Canadian infrastructure connecting all provinces and territories, enabling seamless, secure data sharing while respecting jurisdictional sovereignty.
Thriving Digital Ecosystems
Industry-specific data spaces in healthcare, finance, mobility, and other key sectors – enabling businesses, large and small, to innovate and grow through Canada's trusted infrastructure.
Global Leadership
Canada recognized internationally as a model for digital trust, interoperable with global systems and influential in shaping international standards.
Citizen Empowerment
Every Canadian benefiting from trusted digital services — with privacy, security, and trust guaranteed.
Our Values
Decisions made openly, with clear documentation and measurable outcomes.
Ensuring all organizations and communities — regardless of size or sector — can participate and benefit.
Privacy, security, and integrity built into every aspect of our infrastructure.
Continuously evolving to meet emerging needs and deliver real-world impact.
Working together across sectors and jurisdictions to achieve collective success.
Maintaining Canadian control over data infrastructure and ensuring future-ready, sustainable growth.