CSPS Digital Academy - On the Circuit Talks

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What are On the Circuit Talks?

The Canada School of Public Service’s Digital Academy is pleased to launch its pilot of On the Circuit Talks. They are 45-minute, talk-show type, monthly sessions where we have lively, open discussions, including debates, on some of the most current and emerging digital-related topics that are top of mind. Public servants have long asked for discussions like this one. We’ve designed these Talks with you in mind. This is your chance to speak with us directly, share your ideas and insights. We’re including you in our discussions with experts.

Upcoming Sessions

Why You Need to Be Data Literate

For our first Talk, we want to hear your thoughts on data literacy, why it’s important and what it means to you. Be part of the discussion as we explore this topic with one of the top data leaders. Come and hear what your colleagues across data and other communities are saying about this issue.

Send us your questions in advance: (https://forms.office.com/r/t8HD61i1c5), or ask them live. Whichever you prefer. Looking forward to seeing you on the Circuit!

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Date & Time:

February 28, 2022 | 11:00 am to 11:45 am (ET)

Language:

English, with interpretation in French through Wordly.

Location:

Virtual Session - Link to session will be available here the day before

Speakers:

Jim Provost Director, Sales Engineering, BDO Lixar Jim Provost is the Lead Data Scientist at Lixar IT. He has more than two decades of software delivery and data science experience. He received his B.Eng from McMaster University and a Masters in Computer Science from Queen's University. He is a strategic adviser, previous TEDx speaker, father of two, and loves to teach people about Data Science and why it matters.

Neil Bouwer Vice-President, Innovation and Policy Services Branch, Canada School of Public Service Neil Bouwer has also served as an Assistant Deputy Minister at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Natural Resources Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, and the Privy Council Office of Canada; and in executive positions at the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, Human Resources and Social Development Canada and the Business Development Bank of Canada. He has also worked at the Department of Finance and Western Economic Diversification Canada, and has Economics degrees from McGill University and St. Thomas University. Neil actively supports the Government of Canada policy and data communities, the Advanced Policy Analyst Program and the Free Agent HR Program.

Questions?

Contact us at digitalacademy-academiedunumerique@csps-efpc.gc.ca with the subject "CSPS-DA On the Circuit Talks" for any questions or feedback.