DTL Community Hub

Len Bastien, Senior Advisor to the Chief Information Officer of Canada and Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Digital Community Development Office of the Chief Information Officer of Canada
Len Bastien, Senior Advisor to the Chief Information Officer of Canada and Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Digital Community Development

Welcome to GCDigital Community hub!

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.