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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.

Community-Driven

Led by local organizations and stakeholders who understand their unique needs and challenges

Collaborative Spaces

Physical and virtual meeting points where members share knowledge, resources, and best practices

Innovation Centers

Testbeds for new digital trust solutions tailored to specific regional or sectoral requirements

Connected Network

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

Atlantic Canada Hub
Active

Maritime provinces collaboration on ocean economy and resource management

Prairie Digital Trust Hub
In Formation

Agricultural supply chain and energy sector integration

Northern Territories Hub
Planning

Remote community connectivity and Indigenous data sovereignty

Quebec Innovation Hub
Active

Francophone digital services and cultural sector integration

British Columbia Tech Hub
Active

Pacific trade corridors and technology sector collaboration

Ontario Central Hub
Active

Financial services and manufacturing digital transformation

Sectoral Hubs

Industry-specific communities driving digital trust adoption

Healthcare Trust Hub
Active

Patient data portability and health information exchange

Supply Chain Hub
In Formation

End-to-end visibility and trade documentation

Financial Services Hub
Active

Open banking and digital identity for financial inclusion

Education & Skills Hub
Planning

Credential verification and lifelong learning records

Energy & Resources Hub
In Formation

Sustainable resource management and carbon tracking

Government Services Hub
Active

Citizen services integration and inter-jurisdictional collaboration

What Hubs Do

Hubs organize various activities to advance digital trust in their communities

Convene Stakeholders

Regular meetings, workshops, and conferences bringing together diverse participants

Identify Use Cases

Discover and prioritize digital trust opportunities specific to their region or sector

Pilot Projects

Launch proof-of-concepts and pilot implementations with member organizations

Share Knowledge

Document learnings, best practices, and implementation guides for the community

Policy Input

Provide feedback on regulations and standards from practical implementation experience

Build Capacity

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.

Hub Requirements
  • 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
Formation Process
1

Community Engagement

Identify and engage potential members in your region or sector

2

Charter Development

Define hub purpose, governance, and operating principles

3

DTC Partnership

Connect with Digital Trust Canada for support and resources

4

Launch Activities

Begin with pilot projects and community building events

DTC Support for Hubs

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

For Organizations
  • 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
For Communities
  • Locally relevant digital trust solutions
  • Economic development opportunities
  • Strengthened regional collaboration
  • Improved public services
  • Digital inclusion initiatives

Ready to Join or Start a Hub?

Connect with your regional or sectoral hub, or learn how to establish a new one

Join Canada's Digital Trust Community

Be part of a collaborative network bringing together public and private sector partners to address Canada’s digital trust challenges. Connect with organizations advancing verification, data sovereignty, and trusted data exchange.