The Digital Governance Council was Launched on January 30, 2023 in Canada

The CIO Strategy Council took on a “new” identity and name at the end of January 2023. It is now called the Digital Governance Council and has a broader mandate. The Council will:

- Act as Canada’s national forum for digital governance best practices;

- Design technology governance standards;

- Certify organizations in the digital economy protection field; and

- Establish the Digital Governance Standards Institute.

 During the members' meeting, Keith Jansa and Chair Jim Balsillie announced the establishment of the Digital Governance Council (DGC). Formerly known as the CIO Strategy Council, this organization brings together executives from various industries to address significant digital governance issues and opportunities, with the goal of bolstering trust and confidence in Canada's digital economy for communities, businesses, and governments.