DTL Community Hub

Assistant Deputy Minister (Information Management) and Chief Information Officer - Len Bastien
Assistant Deputy Minister (Information Management) and Chief Information Officer - Len Bastien

Welcome to Digital Talent Leadership’s Community hub

Insert text for the home I am thrilled to inaugurate this platform dedicated to fostering growth, sharing knowledge, and cultivating a community of digital talent leaders within our organization. This blog serves as a nexus where ideas flourish, best practices thrive, and collaboration reigns supreme.


Here, we aim to ignite conversations, showcase our impact, and chart the course for our collective success in the ever-evolving landscape of digital transformation.


I invite you to explore, engage, and contribute your perspectives as we embark on this journey together towards excellence in digital leadership.

Digital Government Leaders Summit 2024: Open Day for GC Digital Community

With the theme of "Innovation, Collaboration, and Results," the annual summit is set to take place on January 29-30, 2024. While in-person attendance is exclusive by invitation, the first day (January 29) extends a virtual welcome to the entire GC Digital community.


Participants of the IT Apprenticeship Program for Indigenous Peoples

Empowering Indigenous Talent: Milestones Achieved in the Apprenticeship Program

As of September 30, 2023, the IT Apprenticeship Program for Indigenous Peoples has marked significant achievements:

123 20% 40% 35% 492 27% $2.1M 5
Indigenous peoples
hired


increase in
representation across
28 federal departments,
agencies, and Crown
corporations

boost in Indigenous

women and

gender-diverse

representation

of apprentices

identify as

Indigenous

women or

gender-diverse

individuals

applications were

submitted from

approximately 200

Indigenous communities

and Nations

across Canada

of apprentices are

working or living

in Indigenous

communities

injected into local

Indigenous economies

through apprenticeship opportunities

apprentices have

successfully completed

the program, earning

a digital credential

recognized by the

CIO of the Government of Canada.

These achievements reflect the program's commitment to empowering Indigenous talent in the IT sector and fostering a more inclusive and diverse workforce.