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The repository of Exemplar and Reference Architectures have been vetted by the GC EA CoP as architectural artifacts that have characteristics of reusability. The repository facilitates knowledge sharing across organizations.
The repository of Exemplar and Reference Architectures have been vetted by the GC EA CoP as architectural artifacts that have characteristics of reusability. The repository facilitates knowledge sharing across organizations.
== Example of Repository Template per Exemplar or Reference Architecture ==
== 1. Grants and Contributions Exemplar architecture ==
===Description:===
Tri-agency Grants Management Solution Endorsed at GC EARB, April 21, 2022.
NRCan's Green Building, Fuel Diversification, Billion Trees and Greener Homes - Grants Management Solutions, last endorsement at GC EARB on Nov 17, 2022.
Both departments use different platforms, but have a good re-usable
The target state architecture will include a user-centric solution that supports the full grants management lifecycle, providing:
The target state architecture will include a user-centric solution that supports the full grants management lifecycle, providing:
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* an online and end-to-end solution which provides a single-window platform for all three agencies while respecting privacy;
an online and end-to-end solution which provides a single-window platform for all three agencies while respecting privacy;
* intuitive and easy to use tools integrated within the platform;
* simplified, harmonized, streamlined and automated processes;
* a modern look/feel that meets the standards of excellence expected by researchers, institutional administrators and Agency staff;
* a more efficient, interoperable, accessible, secure and usable solution capable of supporting the requirements of the Policy on Service and Digital
===Business Capabilities addressed:===
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* 6.1 Agreements Management
* 6.8 Payment Management
* 6.X Grants and Contributions Management (NEW)
===Links to Artifacts:===
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*<u>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/1/17/GC_EARB_NSERC_-_SSHRC_-_CIHR_%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%E2%80%9C_Tri-Agency_Grants_Management_Solution_%28TGMS%29.pptx Tri-agency Grants Management Solution] - April 21, 2022</u>
*<u>[https://gcconnex.gc.ca/file/download/111406241 NRCan Green Building Strategy Grants and Contributions] - Nov 17, 2022</u>
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*<u>[https://gcconnex.gc.ca/file/download/87952429 NRCan 2 Billion Trees Portal] - Oct 07, 2021</u>
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*<u>[https://gcconnex.gc.ca/file/download/80037431 NRCan Greener Homes Program] - May 05, 2021</u>
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*<u>[https://gcconnex.gc.ca/file/download/109930361 NRCan - Fuel Diversification Division Grants and Contributions Solution] - Oct 20, 2022</u>
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6.X Grants and Contributions Management (NEW)
== 2. M365 as IM Exemplar or reference architecture ==
===Description:===
GC EA has been working on creating a <u>[https://gccollab.ca/file/view/13732745/gc-ea-update-to-the-reference-architecture-of-m365-as-system-that-manages-information-july-21-2022-pptx draft M365 Reference Architecture as a system that manages Information]</u> based on GC EARB presentations by five M365 pathfinders. The draft M365 Reference Architecture was initially presented at the GC EA Community of Practice (CoP) on Feb 3, 2022 and updates were presented on July 21, 2022. Further updates will be presented to GC EA CoP as information becomes available.</br>
The target state architecture will include user-centric solution that supports the key features in the Information Management lifecyle, some more advanced than others, providing:
* Content Centralization ;
* Live Collaboration;
* Sharing;
* Use Anywhere;
* Content auto-routing, auto-classification;
* Automated life cycle management;
* Standardized / common procedures and processes;
===Business Capabilities addressed:===
* 1.3.3. Policy Assessment and Guidance
* 2.2. Integrated Planning
* 4.2. Stakeholder Interaction Management
* 7.1. Information Life Cycle Management
* 7.3. Research and Knowledge Management
* 9.1. Security Management
* 9.3. Business Transformation Management
* 9.4.2. Business Continuity Management
* 9.6. Audit Management
===Links to Artifacts:===
The five M365 Pathfinder departmental solutions were endorsed at GC EARB at various times:
* <u>[https://gcconnex.gc.ca/file/view/90425650/gc-earb-2021-11-18-e-binder-pdf?language=en ECCC - Managing Information in M365] - Nov 18, 2021</u>
* <u>[https://gcconnex.gc.ca/file/view/94545854/gc-earb-2027-01-27-updated-e-binder-pdf?language=en TBS - Managing Workspace Renewal Project] - Jan 27, 2022</u>
* <u>[https://gcconnex.gc.ca/file/view/94545854/gc-earb-2027-01-27-updated-e-binder-pdf?language=en SSC - Managing Information M365 Pathfinder] - Jan 27, 2022</u>
* <u>[https://gcconnex.gc.ca/file/view/94545854/gc-earb-2027-01-27-updated-e-binder-pdf?language=en HC - Managing Information M365 Pathfinder] - Jan 27, 2022</u>
* <u>[https://gcconnex.gc.ca/file/group/29755185/all#97903961 DND - Managing Information M365 Pathfinder] - Mar 24, 2022</u>
Records of discussions and GC EARB presentations are posted on the: [https://gcconnex.gc.ca/groups/profile/29755185/gc-enterprise-architecture-review-board-comite-dexamen-de-larchitecture-dentreprise-du-gc?language=en GC Enterprise Architecture Review Board GCconnex page]'''.'''
<b>Other References</b>
* <u>[https://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/wiki/M365-playbook/information-technology SSC M365 Playbook]</u>
== 3. Cloud to Cloud Direct Connection Exemplar ==
===Description:===
Public Safety Firearms Buyback Program was endorsed at GC EARB, Aug 11, 2022
The target state architecture includes a Cloud-to-Cloud direct connection solution that could be leveraged by the GC community, providing:
* reduced the unnecessary usage of cloud-to-ground bandwidth;
* more robust, but secured solution;
* simplified, harmonized and streamlined processes.
===Business Capabilities addressed:===
from BCM 2.0
* 6.7 Management of Authorisation
* 7.1 Information lifecycle Management
===Links to Artifacts:===
* <u>[https://gcconnex.gc.ca/file/view/106328511/ceai-gc-2022-08-11-dossier-electronique-pdf?language=en Public Safety Firearms Buyback Program] - Aug 11, 2022</u>
===Presented at EA CoP: November 10, 2022 ===
== 4. Service Management Exemplar / Reference Architecture ==
===Description:===
SSC, PSPC and CFIA presented their versions of Service Management to GC EARB, Aug 11, 2022
The Target Architecture of these different solutions provide 2 (two) distinct approaches:
* SSC IT Service Management program providing various support models that can be leveraged by the GC community looking for IT Service Management only;
* PSPC & CFIA Service Management program (IN-CAMERA session) providing alternative approach that may be leveraged by departments looking for an integrated service management solution which include those outside of IT Service Management;
===Business Capabilities addressed:===
from BCM 2.0
* 3.2.2 Performance Measurement
* 3.2.3 Service Quality Management
* 3.2.2 Strategic, Tactical and Operational Reporting
* 4.0 Relationship Management
* 7.1 Information Lifecycle Management
* 7.3.1. Knowledge Management
* 7.3.3 Survey Management
* 7.3.5 Analytics Management
* 8.3 Human Resources Management
* 8.4 Material, Real Property and Asset Management
* 8.5.3 IT Solution Management
* 8.6 Work Management
* 9.2.1 Corporate Communications Management
* 9.3.3 Change Monitoring Management
* 9.4.1 Incident Management
===Links to Artifacts:===
* <u>[https://gcconnex.gc.ca/file/view/106328511/ceai-gc-2022-08-11-dossier-electronique-pdf?language=en SSC IT Service Management Update] - Aug 11, 2022</u>
===Presented at EA CoP: November 10, 2022 ===
== 5. Digital Learning Management Environment ==
===Description:===
Canada School for Public Service presented its Learning Management System as an optional Enterprise Solution at GC EARB, July 14, 2022
The target state architecture is a SaaS solution which includes the ability to support digital learning and development, including planning design, delivery, training materials, help desk strategies and personnel, professional training services, and operation on an on-going basis for up to 260,000 employees.
Key features include:
* Offer learners modern, accessible, mobile-first learning experiences.
* Data/dashboards/visualizations to enable real time decision making.
* Enable learning content sharing across GC.
* Flexible, interoperable, open, cloud-first architecture.
* Offer departments a learning management solution through multitenancy on common platform.
===Business Capabilities addressed:===
from BCM 2.0
* 3.2 - Performance Management
* 7.1.4 - Information Use and Dissemination
* 7.3.3 - Survey Management
* 8.3.4 - Training and Development Management
* 9.7 - Event Management
===Links to Artifacts:===
* <u>[https://gcconnex.gc.ca/file/download/73846560 CSPS – Next Generation Digital Learning Environment - 2021-01-14]</u>
== 6. Title Exemplar or reference architecture (TEMPLATE) ==
===Description:===
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== Proposed exemplar or reference architectures to be reviewed and vetted by the EA CoP ==
== 1. Financial Management Transformation ==
=== Description: ===
FMT Program will modernize the financial and materiel management (FM) business model across the Government of Canada (GC). Key objectives:
* Provide more timely access to reliable, consistent GC-wide information
* Ensure that FM services better enable the delivery of programs for
* Canadians and remain cost effective and sustainable
* Design and deliver standard, streamlined processes and common data structures
* Build modernized common systems to replace departmental platforms
* FMT will operate within a Coordinated Model
* SAP MC4C as the baseline, combined with GCfm processes and design elements to develop GC Digital Core
* Build once, use everywhere
* Roadmap accelerator to deliver digital transformation in GC
=== Business capabilities Addressed ===
8.0 Government Resources Management
* <u>[https://gcconnex.gc.ca/file/view/62708927/gc-earb-2020-04-09-02-tbs-fmt-presentation-pptx?language=en TBS - Financial Management Transformation] - Apr 9, 2020</u>
== 2. NEXT GEN HR and Pay ==
== 3. Next Gen HR and Pay for Heightened Security Departments ==
===Links to Artifacts:===
* <u>[https://gcconnex.gc.ca/file/view/65166466/gc-earb-2020-06-04-03-cse-hr-and-pay-for-heightened-security-departments-pdf?language=en CSE – NextGen HR and Pay for High Security Organizations] - Jun 4, 2020</u>
* <u>[https://gcconnex.gc.ca/file/view/73156556/e-binder-gc-earb-2020-12-17-pdf?language=en CSE – Next Gen HR and Pay for Heightened Security Departments - Follow up] - Dec 17, 2020</u>
== 4. Cloud architecture for Drupal, ==
===Links to Artifacts:===
* <u>[https://gcconnex.gc.ca/file/view/59227335/gc-earb-2020-01-17-03-stats-canada-drupal-reference-cloud-architecture-pptx?language=en Statistics Canada cloud architecture for Drupal, GC reference architecture for the GC] - Jan 17, 2020</u>
== 5. Cloud Connection Pattern ==
===Links to Artifacts:===
* <u>[https://gcconnex.gc.ca/file/download/93830554 TBS - GC Cloud Enablement: Cloud Connection Patterns Update] - Jan 18, 2022</u>
== 6. Please propose some ==