AMO Response to the Data Strategy’s ‘Discussion Paper 2: Creating Economic Benefits’

AMO is pleased to submit comments on the Government of Ontario’s second Data Strategy discussion paper on ‘Creating Economic Benefits.’ We are pleased to see the province engaging widely with Ontarians towards the development of a ‘made-in-Ontario’ Data Strategy. We are also happy to see the province consider the municipal role in creating a province-wide digital first approach.

Creating a Data Strategy is timely given the data driven nature of today’s economy and society. Strong data governance standards, supports for municipal data sharing, the development of data/digital literacy and the expansion of high-quality digital infrastructure are all key components of a successful provincial Data Strategy.