Changes

In 2016, membership increased significantly by virtue of strong support from Blueprint 2020, a user interface re-design, and two new GCTools: GCdirectory and GCintranet. The first collaboration platform open to both GC employees and their colleagues beyond the enterprise, GCcollab was piloted in September 2016 using existing open source software called Elgg. GCcollab was launched in May 2017 at the Blueprint (BP) 2020 Innovation Fair. It is the GC’s only platform open to all orders of government, post-secondary institutions, not-for-profit organizations, and individual citizens. It is free for users to access, free of advertising, and practices data ethics. It is designed to enable and enhance communication and collaboration between civil society, the public, and other partners and clients across Canada and beyond. Future services will follow the same principles that shape GCcollab by being inclusive, accessible, and free for all.

In 2016, membership increased significantly by virtue of strong support from Blueprint 2020, a user interface re-design, and two new GCTools: GCdirectory and GCintranet. The first collaboration platform open to both GC employees and their colleagues beyond the enterprise, GCcollab was piloted in September 2016 using existing open source software called Elgg. GCcollab was launched in May 2017 at the Blueprint (BP) 2020 Innovation Fair. It is the GC’s only platform open to all orders of government, post-secondary institutions, not-for-profit organizations, and individual citizens. It is free for users to access, free of advertising, and practices data ethics. It is designed to enable and enhance communication and collaboration between civil society, the public, and other partners and clients across Canada and beyond. Future services will follow the same principles that shape GCcollab by being inclusive, accessible, and free for all.

<h1> Meet the Team </h1>

<h1> How we Work </h1>The DCD is a multidisciplinary, digital first team that is organized to work openly, as a network, with whoever needs to be involved to get the best outcomes. As a team focused on digital collaboration, team members are encouraged to test digital tools and work wherever they will get their best work done, whether that be 219 Laurier, 140 O’Connor, a partner’s office, from home, or a coffee shop of choice.

 

Every day, the team lives the policies of open and accessible digital government. Together, team members developed the following Vision Mission and Values to guide the DCD’s work.

<h3> How we Work </h3>  

<h6> Vision </h6>  

The DCD is a multidisciplinary, digital first team that is organized to work openly, as a network, with whoever needs to be involved to get the best outcomes. As a team focused on digital collaboration, team members are encouraged to test digital tools and work wherever they will get their best work done, whether that be 219 Laurier, 140 O’Connor, a partner’s office, from home, or a coffee shop of choice.

Every day, the team lives the policies of open and accessible digital government. Together, team members developed the following Vision Mission and Values to guide the DCD’s work:

<h4> Vision </h4>  

To inspire governments, partners and citizens to actively collaborate in solving challenges and take advantage of opportunities which improve the world.

To inspire governments, partners and citizens to actively collaborate in solving challenges and take advantage of opportunities which improve the world.

<h4> Mission </h4>  

<h6> Mission </h6>  

To build an open and accessible digital workspace through a transparent approach and ethical practices, and enable networks to thrive and collaborate within this workspace.

To build an open and accessible digital workspace through a transparent approach and ethical practices, and enable networks to thrive and collaborate within this workspace.

<h4> Values </h4>

<h6> Values </h6>

# Initiate action, lead by example, and be proud of your work.

# Initiate action, lead by example, and be proud of your work.

# Create fun, simple, and inclusive experiences.

# Create fun, simple, and inclusive experiences.