Bringing Information and Data Together to Deliver Value for Canadians

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Renewing the Federal Data Strategy 4 October, 10:30 to noon ET
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Speakers

Stephen Burt (Opening remarks)

Chief Data Officer of Canada

Stephen is the Chief Data Officer for the Government of Canada at the Treasury Board Secretariat. His mandate is to provide leadership across government on information and data governance and integration, privacy modernization, and data-enabled digital services and programs. He has an undergraduate degree in history from the University of Ottawa, as well as a Master’s in Public Administration from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario.

Follow him: @DIADND_DIAMDN on Twitter | on LinkedIn

Chris Allison (Panelist)

Director General and Chief Data Officer, Centre for Data Management, Innovation and Analytics, Corporate Data and Surveillance Branch, Public Health Agency of Canada

Christopher Allison (Chris) is the Director General of Data Management, Innovation and Analysis and Chief Data Officer at the Public Health Agency of Canada. Chris has worked in government for 21 years across operations, policing, immigration, national security, policy, major projects, air travel, open source, data, development and leadership. He is a self-driven continuous learner who is passionate about people, network analytics and systems - seeing the connections between our people, our environments, our systems and our organizations.

Follow him: @ToferC on Twitter | on LinkedIn

Trevor Banks (Panelist)

Manager, Digital Talent and Leadership, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

With significant recognition and awards for developing specific expertise in the realities and practicalities of leading IM initiatives, Trevor is now a recognized expert in the field of IG. As of 2022, Trevor is now leading the development of Government of Canada Information, Data and technology HR products at the enterprise level, including work streams, interdepartmental standardized job descriptions, competencies and associated learning/development requirements associated with the Digital community, and providing advice and guidance to Digital Change Sector management on HR matters related to the Digital community and the joint data/information work underway. Trevor, a long standing member of Info and Data communities, contributes a significant amount of professional and personal time, energy, and resources contributed to the fostering of community spirit, professional development, and strategic direction.

Christopher Valiquet (Moderator)

Director, GC Data Community, Canada School of Public Service

Christopher Valiquet is the founding Director of the Government of Canada Data Community at the Canada School of Public Service. He is dedicated to building connections and solutions that help the federal public service to harness data for better decisions and operations. Prior to this, he served as Senior Advisor at the Privy Council Office, where he supported the Prime Minister, Cabinet and the Clerk in navigating transition, setting priorities, making policy and tracking implementation. Christopher began his public service career at the Office of the Auditor General over eighteen years ago. He then held progressively senior positions at Treasury Board Secretariat and Natural Resources Canada. His work has focused on a range of activities to improve economic competitiveness, environmental performance, social outcomes and the efficiency of government. Christopher earned his BA (Honours) in International Development from the University of Guelph, and his MA in Public Policy and Administration from Concordia University.

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