Canadian Digital Service

Michael Martino
Jul 21, 2017 · 1 min read
Canadian Digital Service

The Canadian government made a huge stride forward to serve the connected citizen by launching its own Government Digital Service — the Canadian Digital Service (CDS). It follows Ontario’s lead with its launch of the Ontario Digital Service.

The investment of $25.5 million on a new in-house digital ‘swat team’ to modernize federal services to make it easier for Canadians to work with government is finally a sign that the Canadian government ready to move into the digital age.

Canadians deserve government services that are easy to access and to use. They expect their government to be focused on service to citizens. In the connected world of the 21st century, good service means digital delivery, whether you are ordering take-out, rearranging your mortgage, managing your prescriptions — or accessing government programs and services. — The Honourable Scott Brison

You can read more at http://digital.canada.ca/2017/07/18/launch-of-the-canadian-digital-service/

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