CIO Association of Canada Expands its National Footprint

The CIO Association of Canada (CIOCAN) is proud to announce its expansion with a new chapter of senior technology leaders in Montreal.  This follows the incubation of the Montreal base for CIOCAN in collaboration with the Ottawa Chapter.  “It’s the best example of technology leaders working together to enhance Canada’s digital leadership,” notes Phillipe Johnston, …

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Report from the 2020 CIOCAN Annual General Meeting of Members October 2020

Thank you to those CIOCAN members who attended the Annual General Meeting of members on October 22nd.  This past year has been unlike any other. CIOCAN continued its important strategic work to entrench the organization as a member-driven, mission-focused association. Building upon the strategic pillars, CIOCAN remained steadfast in its focus on the organization’s members: …

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Philippe Johnston incoming President of the CIO Association of Canada

Impacting the economy through Innovation Leadership Security The CIO Association of Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Philippe Johnston, Director General, Digital Services, Transport Canada as its new President and Board Chair, effective immediately. Regarding his appointment, Johnston says “The CIO Association of Canada unites the voices of technology and innovation leaders in …

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CIO Connect – Recruiting and retaining skilled talent

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CIO Connect is an informal national online forum to enable us to have face-to-face conversations in real time and is based on leveraging your trusted network of CIOCAN peers where you can openly and confidently talk about issues that you are facing and also the solutions and innovations that can be shared with all of …

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Identity Access Management White Paper – August 2020

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In May and June 2020, the CIO Association of Canada convened some of Canada’s top experts in information security for a series of frank online discussions. These programs were under the Chatham House Rule, so speakers (except for the two presenters) are not identified by name or title. Still, we can peek over their shoulders …

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CIOCAN’s Impact Award Winners

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The CIO Association of Canada (CIOCAN) is pleased to announce the winners of our 2020 Impact Awards. New this year, the awards shine a light on our devoted members, who make it possible for technology leaders to problem-solve, share know-how and develop as leaders of Canada’s economy. “Each member brings their own strengths to the …

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Four Canadian tech leaders inducted into CIO Hall of Fame

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Toronto, Ontario (July 16, 2020)  – Three veteran Canadian technology leaders and one next-generation leader were lauded for their contributions to their industry as they were inducted into the CIO Hall of Fame Thursday. The quartet was praised for its business and technological vision, entrepreneurship, their capacity to drive enterprise transformation, and a demonstrated ability …

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New categories, new opportunities for Canadian CIOs at 2020 CIO of the Year Awards

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Published: Alex Coop @itsjustalexcoop There are several reasons why Canadian technology leaders should consider throwing their name in the hat for this year’s  CIO of the Year Awards. In addition to an easier submission process, applicants have two new categories to choose from: the Not-for-Profit and Next Generation Leader awards. The Not-For-Profit award is for tech …

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CIO Peer Forum and COVID-19

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In light of current events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the CIO Association of Canada has decided to adapt to a digital opportunity, available to a wider audience and deliver the 2020 CIO Peer Forum® conference virtually. CIO/CISOs in their IT leadership roles are being called on to navigate challenging circumstances with technology. We believe we …

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CIO ASSOCIATION OF CANADA GROWS PARTNERSHIP WITH SINC IN 2020

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TORONTO, CANADA – 21st FEBRUARY 2020 – SINC, a leading independent event organizer across North America, has announced plans to grow the existing strategic partnership with the CIO Association of Canada in 2020. Already collaborating on the SINC Canadian Forum portfolio, the renewed partnership agreement will also see joint efforts on conducting critical industry research …

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ITAC’s official announcement from the INGENIOUS Awards

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At the Ingenious award on November 27th ITAC officially changes its name to TECHNATION. Below is ITAC’s official press release. Mississauga, ON (November 28, 2019) –  The Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC), the leading Canadian tech industry association, announced the launch of its new corporate brand identity and logo, TECHNATION.  This change comes at a time …

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CanadianCIO of the Year, private sector – Mark Bryant

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Information below provided by IT World Canada and is written by Buckley Smith In an industry like construction, which has historically been averse to adopting new technology, PCL Construction saw an opportunity to get ahead of the game by digitizing its practices through the use of innovate new technologies. It was with this goal in …

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