Pandemic-fuelled demand for digital services is here to stay

If government leaders want to gain the confidence of citizens and encourage adoption of public services, then meeting the evolving digital needs of Canadians must become a priority now.

Digital Government Minister Joyce Murray, right, is pictured in Ottawa in May 2019 with Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos. While Canadians have voiced their challenges with accessing public services, and there are many that need to be addressed, government leaders should see this as an opportunity, writes Marc LeCuyer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY MARC LECUYER

August 2, 2021

Looking at the impact of the pandemic on the business community in Canada, it’s clear that rapid digital transformation has taken place across the board. From large enterprise organizations to local small businesses, products and services are now being offered online for convenience and safety. Af...

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