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<h3>Kimberley Kargus</h3>
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<h3>Stephen Burt</h3>
<p class="jobtitle"><strong>Executive Director, Chief Data Officer Branch, Employment and Social Development Canada</strong></p>
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<p class="jobtitle"><strong>Chief Data Officer of Canada and Assistant Deputy Minister, Data and Digital Policy Sector, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat</strong></p>
<p>Kimberley Kargus has been a Director in Employment and Social Development Canada's Chief Data Office since 2018. She currently leads the Department's Enterprise Data Strategy and Business Alignment team. She is responsible for both developing and providing enterprise strategy and policy direction. Her advice has helped to enable and drive the innovative, ethical and responsible use of data across ESDC. Her current responsibilities cover management of the evolution and implementation of ESDC's Enterprise Data Strategy and associated Engagement and Awareness Plan, including the delivery of ESDC's enterprise Data Literacy Program and Data Week; the application of the strategic data lens to business planning and initiatives; the establishment and maintenance of Joint Departmental Data Strategies; and the establishment of a new Business Relationship Management function for the Chief Data Officer Branch. She was the file lead for the recruitment of ESDC's first Chief Data Officer in 2016 and continues to play an advisory role on the structure of the Chief Data Office.</p>
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<p>Stephen joined the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) in March of 2022, as the first Chief Data Officer for the Government of Canada (GC). Stephen has led the Privacy, Access to Information, Open Government, Data and Policy on Service and Digital and, more recently, the Cyber Security teams in OCIO. In his two years at TBS, he has helped to bring forward the 2023-2026 Data Strategy for the Federal Public Service, has been instrumental in pushing forward a plan to strengthen the GC's access to information regime, and led the development of the Guide on the use of Generative AI in the Government of Canada.</p>
<p>Kimberley holds a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in English and Modern Literature from Queen's University.</p>
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<p>Before joining OCIO, Stephen was appointed in June 2018 as Assistant Deputy Minister for Data, Innovation and Analytics (DIA) for the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). It was in this role that he led the creation of the federal Chief Data Officer Council.</p>
<p>Outside of work, Kim is a mom to two teenagers and supporter of local community initiatives, including as a member of a municipal Community, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and chair of a community-led health care committee on physician recruitment. She also produces mosaic glassworks for charitable fundraisers and is an avid reader, diving into reading piles that are roughly equal parts data & analytics, fiction, and music and film biographies.</p>
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<p>Stephen has an undergraduate degree in history from the University of Ottawa, as well as a Master’s in Public Administration from Queen’s University.</p>
 
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<p class="jobtitle"><strong>Executive Director, Access to Information and Open Government Policy Division, Data and Digital Policy Sector, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat</strong></p>
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<p>Charles is responsible for leading government-wide policy work and performance reporting related to access to information, proactive publication and open government. Prior to this role, Mr. Taillefer served as Director of Privacy and Data Protection Policy at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, where he led the legislative reform of the federal private sector privacy law, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and the development of Canada's first legislative proposal to regulate artificial intelligence, the proposed Artificial Intelligence and Data Act.</p>
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<p>Over the course of his career, Mr. Taillefer has played a leadership role in the development of policy in various areas such as transborder data flows, privacy impact assessment, fair information practices, use of the social insurance number, duty to assist, security screening and artificial intelligence and data governance.</p>
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<p>Charles holds a Master of Legal Studies from Carleton University and an Ontario Teaching Certificate and a Bachelor of Arts from Laurentian University.</p>
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<h3>Emily Gusba</h3>
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<p class="jobtitle"><strong>Director General, Government Record Branch, Library and Archives Canada</strong></p>
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<p>Emily Gusba has been the Director General of the Government Record Branch since joining LAC in 2022.</p>
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<p>Since 2008, she has held positions of increasing responsibility up to management positions at the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.</p>
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<h3>Kishawna Peck</h3>
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<h3>Elizabeth Richards</h3>
<p class="jobtitle"><strong>Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Womxn in Data Science</strong></p>
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<p class="jobtitle"><strong>Director, Strategic Analysis, Publications and Training, Statistics Canada</strong></p>
<p>Kishawna Peck is an emerging voice in artificial intelligence. Driven by a mission to empower a million women to become data-literate and reshape the AI landscape with inclusive products and services, Kishawna's influence resonates through a community she founded, Womxn in Data Science. With deep roots in Canada and an expanding presence in the United States, the community currently boasts over 4000 members. Notably, Kishawna brought the first Women in Data Science Conference to Canada, further emphasizing her dedication to promoting inclusivity in the field.</p>
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<p>Elizabeth is the new Director for Strategic Analysis, Publication and Training in the research arm of Statistics Canada. She gets to lead incredibly talented educators, economists, and communicators. Her teams provide insights on the economy for Canadians, coaching the next generation of data leaders at the agency and building bridges with the policy community through greater data literacy and knowledge mobilization.</p>
  
<p>With a foundational academic background in Economics, Kishawna took a deliberate leap into data science. Throughout her illustrious career, Kishawna's roles have often been groundbreaking. She frequently stepped in as the first data hire, shaping nascent data teams and sculpting pivotal data strategies from scratch. This unique perspective, coupled with her leadership in guiding teams through uncharted territories, showcases her agility and vision in the world of data. Her dedication to continuous learning led her to pursue a Master's of Management in Artificial Intelligence from the esteemed Queen's University Smith School of Business, further solidifying her credentials in the domain.</p>
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<p>Over the course of the pandemic, Elizabeth supported the Prime Minister and Cabinet at the Privy Council Office in achieving progress on top priorities, building a more inclusive Canada. Her evidence-based policy advice contributed to renewed strategic visions to address long-standing equity issues, the creation of policy initiatives and advancing our understanding of the economic benefits of COVID-19 supports.</p>
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<p>Today, Kishawna continues to build the Womxn in Data Science Community and consults organizations, empowering them to tap into the power of data and AI while ensuring ethical, inclusive practices. Specializing in data and AI literacy programs, she equips teams with essential skills, embedding a data-driven culture. Beyond literacy, she steers companies through the intricate AI product development process, championing inclusive design practices to foster products that serve more than default populations.</p>
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<p>Following a master’s in economics at the Vancouver School of Economics, Elizabeth’s decade-long public service career has been anchored in data and evidence. At Statistics Canada, she advised the Chief Statistician on current economic and labour market conditions and was selected as an official spokesperson for the economy, briefing Canada’s diplomatic community and private sector stakeholders on emerging issues. Elizabeth also published over 15 research papers on topics ranging from economic wellbeing to diversity in leadership. Dedicated to building analytical skills across communities, Elizabeth ran flagship analytical training at the agency, while also leading international missions to strengthen data skills and promote gender-based analysis in the Caribbean.</p>
 
<p>Her voice, enriched with experience and insights, echoes in her keynotes as she illuminates the future of work, the societal dynamics of emerging tech, and the vital shift from mere consumers to informed creators in AI.</p>
 
 
<p>Collaborations with industry giants like CIFAR, RBC, the Ontario Government, and renowned Canadian AI Institutes testify to her unwavering commitment. Her work, perspectives, and mission have garnered media attention, with features in platforms like The Globe and Mail, Breakfast Television, and CP24.</p>
 
 
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<p>Elizabeth is the new Director for Strategic Analysis, Publication and Training in the research arm of Statistics Canada. She gets to lead incredibly talented educators, economists, and communicators. Her teams provide insights on the economy for Canadians, coaching the next generation of data leaders at the agency and building bridges with the policy community through greater data literacy and knowledge mobilization.</p>
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<p>Over the course of the pandemic, Elizabeth supported the Prime Minister and Cabinet at the Privy Council Office in achieving progress on top priorities, building a more inclusive Canada. Her evidence-based policy advice contributed to renewed strategic visions to address long-standing equity issues, the creation of policy initiatives and advancing our understanding of the economic benefits of COVID-19 supports.</p>
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<p>Following a master’s in economics at the Vancouver School of Economics, Elizabeth’s decade-long public service career has been anchored in data and evidence. At Statistics Canada, she advised the Chief Statistician on current economic and labour market conditions and was selected as an official spokesperson for the economy, briefing Canada’s diplomatic community and private sector stakeholders on emerging issues. Elizabeth also published over 15 research papers on topics ranging from economic wellbeing to diversity in leadership. Dedicated to building analytical skills across communities, Elizabeth ran flagship analytical training at the agency, while also leading international missions to strengthen data skills and promote gender-based analysis in the Caribbean.</p>
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<p>Elizabeth is the new Director for Strategic Analysis, Publication and Training in the research arm of Statistics Canada. She gets to lead incredibly talented educators, economists, and communicators. Her teams provide insights on the economy for Canadians, coaching the next generation of data leaders at the agency and building bridges with the policy community through greater data literacy and knowledge mobilization.</p>
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<p>Over the course of the pandemic, Elizabeth supported the Prime Minister and Cabinet at the Privy Council Office in achieving progress on top priorities, building a more inclusive Canada. Her evidence-based policy advice contributed to renewed strategic visions to address long-standing equity issues, the creation of policy initiatives and advancing our understanding of the economic benefits of COVID-19 supports.</p>
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<p>Following a master’s in economics at the Vancouver School of Economics, Elizabeth’s decade-long public service career has been anchored in data and evidence. At Statistics Canada, she advised the Chief Statistician on current economic and labour market conditions and was selected as an official spokesperson for the economy, briefing Canada’s diplomatic community and private sector stakeholders on emerging issues. Elizabeth also published over 15 research papers on topics ranging from economic wellbeing to diversity in leadership. Dedicated to building analytical skills across communities, Elizabeth ran flagship analytical training at the agency, while also leading international missions to strengthen data skills and promote gender-based analysis in the Caribbean.</p>
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<p>Following a master’s in economics at the Vancouver School of Economics, Elizabeth’s decade-long public service career has been anchored in data and evidence. At Statistics Canada, she advised the Chief Statistician on current economic and labour market conditions and was selected as an official spokesperson for the economy, briefing Canada’s diplomatic community and private sector stakeholders on emerging issues. Elizabeth also published over 15 research papers on topics ranging from economic wellbeing to diversity in leadership. Dedicated to building analytical skills across communities, Elizabeth ran flagship analytical training at the agency, while also leading international missions to strengthen data skills and promote gender-based analysis in the Caribbean.</p>
 
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Revision as of 10:29, 1 November 2024


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November 12, 2024 | 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm (ET)



Upcoming events:



Speakers

Stephen Burt

Stephen Burt

Chief Data Officer of Canada and Assistant Deputy Minister, Data and Digital Policy Sector, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

Stephen joined the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) in March of 2022, as the first Chief Data Officer for the Government of Canada (GC). Stephen has led the Privacy, Access to Information, Open Government, Data and Policy on Service and Digital and, more recently, the Cyber Security teams in OCIO. In his two years at TBS, he has helped to bring forward the 2023-2026 Data Strategy for the Federal Public Service, has been instrumental in pushing forward a plan to strengthen the GC's access to information regime, and led the development of the Guide on the use of Generative AI in the Government of Canada.

Before joining OCIO, Stephen was appointed in June 2018 as Assistant Deputy Minister for Data, Innovation and Analytics (DIA) for the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). It was in this role that he led the creation of the federal Chief Data Officer Council.

Stephen has an undergraduate degree in history from the University of Ottawa, as well as a Master’s in Public Administration from Queen’s University.


Charles Taillefer

Charles Taillefer

Executive Director, Access to Information and Open Government Policy Division, Data and Digital Policy Sector, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

Charles is responsible for leading government-wide policy work and performance reporting related to access to information, proactive publication and open government. Prior to this role, Mr. Taillefer served as Director of Privacy and Data Protection Policy at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, where he led the legislative reform of the federal private sector privacy law, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and the development of Canada's first legislative proposal to regulate artificial intelligence, the proposed Artificial Intelligence and Data Act.

Over the course of his career, Mr. Taillefer has played a leadership role in the development of policy in various areas such as transborder data flows, privacy impact assessment, fair information practices, use of the social insurance number, duty to assist, security screening and artificial intelligence and data governance.

Charles holds a Master of Legal Studies from Carleton University and an Ontario Teaching Certificate and a Bachelor of Arts from Laurentian University.


Emily Gusba

Emily Gusba

Director General, Government Record Branch, Library and Archives Canada

Emily Gusba has been the Director General of the Government Record Branch since joining LAC in 2022.

Since 2008, she has held positions of increasing responsibility up to management positions at the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.


Elizabeth Richards

Elizabeth Richards

Director, Strategic Analysis, Publications and Training, Statistics Canada

Elizabeth is the new Director for Strategic Analysis, Publication and Training in the research arm of Statistics Canada. She gets to lead incredibly talented educators, economists, and communicators. Her teams provide insights on the economy for Canadians, coaching the next generation of data leaders at the agency and building bridges with the policy community through greater data literacy and knowledge mobilization.

Over the course of the pandemic, Elizabeth supported the Prime Minister and Cabinet at the Privy Council Office in achieving progress on top priorities, building a more inclusive Canada. Her evidence-based policy advice contributed to renewed strategic visions to address long-standing equity issues, the creation of policy initiatives and advancing our understanding of the economic benefits of COVID-19 supports.

Following a master’s in economics at the Vancouver School of Economics, Elizabeth’s decade-long public service career has been anchored in data and evidence. At Statistics Canada, she advised the Chief Statistician on current economic and labour market conditions and was selected as an official spokesperson for the economy, briefing Canada’s diplomatic community and private sector stakeholders on emerging issues. Elizabeth also published over 15 research papers on topics ranging from economic wellbeing to diversity in leadership. Dedicated to building analytical skills across communities, Elizabeth ran flagship analytical training at the agency, while also leading international missions to strengthen data skills and promote gender-based analysis in the Caribbean.


Elizabeth Richards

Elizabeth Richards

Director, Strategic Analysis, Publications and Training, Statistics Canada

Elizabeth is the new Director for Strategic Analysis, Publication and Training in the research arm of Statistics Canada. She gets to lead incredibly talented educators, economists, and communicators. Her teams provide insights on the economy for Canadians, coaching the next generation of data leaders at the agency and building bridges with the policy community through greater data literacy and knowledge mobilization.

Over the course of the pandemic, Elizabeth supported the Prime Minister and Cabinet at the Privy Council Office in achieving progress on top priorities, building a more inclusive Canada. Her evidence-based policy advice contributed to renewed strategic visions to address long-standing equity issues, the creation of policy initiatives and advancing our understanding of the economic benefits of COVID-19 supports.

Following a master’s in economics at the Vancouver School of Economics, Elizabeth’s decade-long public service career has been anchored in data and evidence. At Statistics Canada, she advised the Chief Statistician on current economic and labour market conditions and was selected as an official spokesperson for the economy, briefing Canada’s diplomatic community and private sector stakeholders on emerging issues. Elizabeth also published over 15 research papers on topics ranging from economic wellbeing to diversity in leadership. Dedicated to building analytical skills across communities, Elizabeth ran flagship analytical training at the agency, while also leading international missions to strengthen data skills and promote gender-based analysis in the Caribbean.


Elizabeth Richards

Elizabeth Richards

Director, Strategic Analysis, Publications and Training, Statistics Canada

Elizabeth is the new Director for Strategic Analysis, Publication and Training in the research arm of Statistics Canada. She gets to lead incredibly talented educators, economists, and communicators. Her teams provide insights on the economy for Canadians, coaching the next generation of data leaders at the agency and building bridges with the policy community through greater data literacy and knowledge mobilization.

Over the course of the pandemic, Elizabeth supported the Prime Minister and Cabinet at the Privy Council Office in achieving progress on top priorities, building a more inclusive Canada. Her evidence-based policy advice contributed to renewed strategic visions to address long-standing equity issues, the creation of policy initiatives and advancing our understanding of the economic benefits of COVID-19 supports.

Following a master’s in economics at the Vancouver School of Economics, Elizabeth’s decade-long public service career has been anchored in data and evidence. At Statistics Canada, she advised the Chief Statistician on current economic and labour market conditions and was selected as an official spokesperson for the economy, briefing Canada’s diplomatic community and private sector stakeholders on emerging issues. Elizabeth also published over 15 research papers on topics ranging from economic wellbeing to diversity in leadership. Dedicated to building analytical skills across communities, Elizabeth ran flagship analytical training at the agency, while also leading international missions to strengthen data skills and promote gender-based analysis in the Caribbean.


Elizabeth Richards

Elizabeth Richards

Director, Strategic Analysis, Publications and Training, Statistics Canada

Elizabeth is the new Director for Strategic Analysis, Publication and Training in the research arm of Statistics Canada. She gets to lead incredibly talented educators, economists, and communicators. Her teams provide insights on the economy for Canadians, coaching the next generation of data leaders at the agency and building bridges with the policy community through greater data literacy and knowledge mobilization.

Over the course of the pandemic, Elizabeth supported the Prime Minister and Cabinet at the Privy Council Office in achieving progress on top priorities, building a more inclusive Canada. Her evidence-based policy advice contributed to renewed strategic visions to address long-standing equity issues, the creation of policy initiatives and advancing our understanding of the economic benefits of COVID-19 supports.

Following a master’s in economics at the Vancouver School of Economics, Elizabeth’s decade-long public service career has been anchored in data and evidence. At Statistics Canada, she advised the Chief Statistician on current economic and labour market conditions and was selected as an official spokesperson for the economy, briefing Canada’s diplomatic community and private sector stakeholders on emerging issues. Elizabeth also published over 15 research papers on topics ranging from economic wellbeing to diversity in leadership. Dedicated to building analytical skills across communities, Elizabeth ran flagship analytical training at the agency, while also leading international missions to strengthen data skills and promote gender-based analysis in the Caribbean.



Moderator

Christopher Valiquet

Christopher Valiquet

Director, GC Data Community, Canada School of Public Service

Christopher Valiquet is the founding Director of the Government of Canada Data Community at the Canada School of Public Service. He is dedicated to building connections and solutions that help the federal public service to harness data for better decisions and operations.

Prior to this, he served as Senior Advisor at the Privy Council Office, where he supported the Prime Minister, Cabinet and the Clerk in navigating transition, setting priorities, defining policy and tracking implementation. Christopher began his public service career at the Office of the Auditor General over eighteen years ago. He then held progressively senior positions at Treasury Board Secretariat and Natural Resources Canada. His work has focused on improving economic competitiveness, environmental performance, social outcomes and the efficiency of government.

Christopher earned his BA (Honours) in International Development from the University of Guelph, and his MA in Public Policy and Administration from Concordia University.




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