Information and Technology Council

The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) is a not-for-profit national centre of expertise for the digital economy. Through trusted research, innovative talent solutions, and practical policy advice, ICTC fosters innovative and globally competitive Canadian industries empowered by a talented and diverse digital workforce.

Articles by Information and Technology Council

5G: The backbone of an economic future where data is the new oil

Whether you love it, hate it, rely on it, or actively work around using it, many Canadians have few illusions about the economic importance...

Open Banking will create prosperity, improve choices for Canadians

Federal government review of Open Banking opportunity a leap in the right direction Canada is lagging behind in the FinTech space, particularly when compared to...

Diversity critical to growing and scaling successful businesses

A panel of Canadian tech leaders discussed how talent is a scarce commodity, and that it can be found in surprising places.

How self-driving cars will change our way of life

In 1885 the Canadian Pacific Railway was built. This combination of iron, steel and hard work represented a giant leap forward for Canadian transportation....

Benchmarking Canada’s creativity: ICTC’s innovation scorecard

There is little doubt these days that the future of global business is inherently tied to innovation. From the far-reaching impacts of Blockchain, to...

Gauging Canada’s digital innovation journey

Digital technologies are now integral to any high-performing innovation driven economy. The Government of Canada has recently embarked on an important innovation agenda with the emphasis on creating a nation of innovators where digital technology is the fundamental premise.

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