Digital Trust Hubs
Regional and Sectoral Communities Building Canada's Digital Future
Digital Trust Hubs are collaborative spaces where organizations, governments, and communities come together to advance digital trust initiatives in their regions or sectors. Each hub operates independently while contributing to Canada's national digital trust ecosystem.
What Are Digital Trust Hubs?
Hubs are self-organized communities that bring together stakeholders around specific geographic regions or industry sectors to collaborate on digital trust initiatives.
Led by local organizations and stakeholders who understand their unique needs and challenges
Physical and virtual meeting points where members share knowledge, resources, and best practices
Testbeds for new digital trust solutions tailored to specific regional or sectoral requirements
Part of a national network, sharing learnings and standards while maintaining local autonomy
Types of Hubs
Our ecosystem includes regional hubs serving geographic communities and sectoral hubs focused on specific industries.
Regional Hubs
Geographic communities addressing local digital trust needs
Maritime provinces collaboration on ocean economy and resource management
Agricultural supply chain and energy sector integration
Remote community connectivity and Indigenous data sovereignty
Francophone digital services and cultural sector integration
Pacific trade corridors and technology sector collaboration
Financial services and manufacturing digital transformation
Sectoral Hubs
Industry-specific communities driving digital trust adoption
Patient data portability and health information exchange
End-to-end visibility and trade documentation
Open banking and digital identity for financial inclusion
Credential verification and lifelong learning records
Sustainable resource management and carbon tracking
Citizen services integration and inter-jurisdictional collaboration
What Hubs Do
Hubs organize various activities to advance digital trust in their communities
Regular meetings, workshops, and conferences bringing together diverse participants
Discover and prioritize digital trust opportunities specific to their region or sector
Launch proof-of-concepts and pilot implementations with member organizations
Document learnings, best practices, and implementation guides for the community
Provide feedback on regulations and standards from practical implementation experience
Training programs and resources to develop local digital trust expertise
Starting a Hub
Interested in establishing a digital trust hub in your region or sector? Here's how to get started.
- Minimum of 5 founding member organizations
- Identified lead organization or consortium
- Clear geographic or sectoral focus
- Commitment to open collaboration
- Alignment with national digital trust principles
- Resources for coordination and activities
Community Engagement
Identify and engage potential members in your region or sector
Charter Development
Define hub purpose, governance, and operating principles
DTC Partnership
Connect with Digital Trust Canada for support and resources
Launch Activities
Begin with pilot projects and community building events
Digital Trust Canada provides comprehensive support to help hubs succeed
- Access to national infrastructure and clearing house
- Technical guidance and architecture patterns
- Connection to other hubs and best practices
Benefits of Joining a Hub
- Access to collaborative projects and funding
- Shared learning and reduced implementation risk
- Voice in shaping regional/sectoral standards
- Network effects and partnership opportunities
- Technical support and resources
- Locally relevant digital trust solutions
- Economic development opportunities
- Strengthened regional collaboration
- Improved public services
- Digital inclusion initiatives