This is Lesson 2 in the boot camp How to be digital in the Canadian public service .

REQUIRED

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1. Read a local article We're suggesting a "required reading" article on digital government based on your location. You can read this one or, if you're more interested in another location, any of the articles under Explore more.

Government of Canada — Federal Digital Initiatives

EXPLORE MORE:

Government of Canada: Federal Digital Initiatives

Alberta: Getting digital done in government: Recommendations for executive leaders

British Columbia: Principles for Digital BC

Manitoba: Government of Manitoba’s Digital Action Plan (PDF)

Nova Scotia: A digital service for Nova Scotia

Ontario: Towards Simpler, Faster, Better

Saskatchewan: User-centred design and why it’s important

Yukon: Government of Yukon Digital Standard (Public Beta)

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2. Keep reading Continue to learn how governments across Canada are working to drive digital transformation:

Alberta:

Alberta Digital Innovation Office

British Columbia:

Intro to the Exchange Lab Agile in Action in BC (Video)

Manitoba:

That’s Transformation - Success Stories from Changemakers Like You (PDF)

Nova Scotia:

Nova Scotia Digital Services Introducing Cards Against How Might We How Research with People Changed a Long-Standing Idea

Ontario:

Ontario Digital Service Standard Simpler, Faster, Better Services Act Digital First Assessment Service Design Playbook

Saskatchewan:

Usability and Accessibility

Yukon:

Government of Yukon Digital Information and Services Blog (Public Beta)

20-MINUTE REFLECTION

3. Reflect on what you’ve learned Using these discussion questions, reflect on what you’ve read:

  • Why do you think digital has become a priority of governments across Canada?
  • How might we ensure that we, as individuals, are ready to be part of a digital-first government?

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