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Working with our membership, ITAC establishes and sets targets for where Canada's knowledge economy should be compared to key peer/competitor nations. Where we fall short, ITAC determines what we need to do to get there and ensure we do what is needed in areas such as: skills, capital, tax, science & technology, and collaboration.

ITAC believes Canadian businesses should be leaders in the use of ICT for competitive advantage, productivity and growth. Use of ICT by small and medium enterprises should increase towards that of our US counterparts. By partnering with other associations, as well as with Government, we work to ensure public policy supports these goals.

ITAC strives to ensure Federal, Ontario and other Canadian Governments are leaders in ICT use. ITAC positions itself as a trusted advisor to Government. We gather industry leaders and Government together and work to make it easier for our industry to sell to government.

ITAC believes the Canadian healthcare system should be a world-leading user of ICT to achieve superior patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, as well as fostering development of a world-leading Canadian health ICT industry. ITAC works to correct chronic under-spend on ICT.

ITAC’s view is Canada’s laws should promote leadership in development and use of advanced technology. We want to ensure efficient and cost-effective measures to protect privacy and instill confidence in the e-economy.

ITAC believes that in order for Canada to continue to compete worldwide, we need to promote policies that will ensure a steady supply of talented men and women for our local ICT industry. We work with industry as well as with Federal, Provincial and local governments to establish initiatives to support this goal.

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ITAC Online - The ICT Adoption Issue - January 2012

This month, ITAC examines how the federal government and the Canadian Opera Company improved the way they serve their clients by adopting innovative ICT solutions. In addition, ITAC Director Lally Rementilla talks about her journey from multi-national telecommunications supplier to early-stage innovator.

Federal Red Tape Reduction Commission files recommendations

Treasury Board President Tony Clement has received the recommendations of the government-appointed Red Tape Reduction Commission.

OSME Director-General Reviews 2011

Shereen Miller reviews federal government procurement for small and medium enterprises.

Canada Excellence Research Chair Competition Opens

Applications are being accepted for a new round of Canada Excellence Research Chair competition.

NanoIsrael Seeks Canadian Participants

Israeli-based conference and exhibition is looking for Canadian participants.

Future Prospects for Publicly Traded Canadian IT Companies

Adam Chowaniec the former Chair of Zarlink Semiconductor, Tundra Corporation and ITAC addressed the December 2 Board of Governors meeting on the furture of Canada's publicly traded ICT companies. The issues Adam raised are important for our industry. For the benefit of those unable to attend his presentation, his remarks are available here.

Shared Services Canada Update

Linda Oliver reports on ITAC's most recent meeting with Shared Services Canada.

ITAC Makes Headway on Government Cloud Computing

A recent meeting with federal government CIOs resulted in an ITAC breakthrough on cloud computing.

Congratulations Robert Courteau, PhD

Concordia University awards honorary Doctorate of Laws to former ITAC Chair

The Implications of BC’s HST Rollback

ITAC's resident expert on retail tax matters, Audrey Diamant, a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, has prepared a brief assessment of the British Columbia government's decision to roll back the HST.

Jim Haslett and Kirk Mandy Honoured for Their Contributions to Microelectronics

Technology veterans Dr. Jim Haslett and Kirk Mandy are the latest honourees by the Executive Forum on Microelectronics.

Jenkins Report Recommends SR&ED Changes for CCPCs

Citing the need to address “a funding system that is unnecessarily complicated and confusing to navigate,” the Expert Panel leading the Review of Federal Support to R&D released its report today. Read ITAC's reaction to the report here.

BDC earmarks $200 million to help entrepreneurs invest in ICT

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) today announced that it is setting aside $200 million for loans to help entrepreneurs gear up with information and communications technology (ICT). A new array of online tools has also been launched on bdc.ca. Learn more here.

OMERS launches venture capital investment arm

OMERS Venture, one of Canada's largest VC investors, has launched its venture capital investment arm. Read more here.

ITAC Welcomes Re-introduced Copyright Bill

ITAC, the national association of Canada’s information and communications technology (ICT) industry, commends the government for re-introducing “An Act to Amend the Copyright Act” (now Bill C-11,) in Parliament today (Thursday, September 29, 2011). Read more here.