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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION – SOVEREIGN PUBLIC CLOUD CAPABILITY

The Government of Canada (GC) is committed to enhancing its digital infrastructure to meet the evolving business needs of various government organizations and to fulfill Canadians' expectations for simple, secure, and efficient delivery of government services and benefits. To this end, Shared Services Canada (SSC) is seeking to procure commercially available public cloud services that can operate at multiple data sensitivity levels for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and native Platform as a Service (PaaS) CS-IAAS-2024 - Tender Notice | CanadaBuys . In line with this commitment, the GC aims to establish a secure and resilient enterprise digital security ecosystem. This ecosystem will not only support the continuity of services that Canadians depend on, but will also expedite the transition to modern, secure, reliable, user-centric, and barrier-free services, with a strong emphasis on security, privacy and transparency. Upholding the public's trust in Canada's institutions and data holdings is paramount and SSC pursues these goals by focusing on the core principles of integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the data it stores on behalf of the GC. These principles ensure that information is protected from unauthorized access (confidentiality), remains accurate and complete (integrity), and is accessible when needed (availability). Emerging challenges relating […]

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Beyond the Surface: Fixing Real UX Problems

The PIER 1209 Marginal Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada

This hands-on in-person workshop goes beyond surface-level UX fixes to solve real digital experience problems. Learn how organizational structure impacts user experience while gaining concrete evaluation tools to apply immediately. Through guided exercises with real examples, identify true user pain points, prioritize high-impact improvements, and align stakeholder needs with user goals. Leave with actionable methods for creating UX solutions that solve underlying problems rather than just addressing symptoms. Perfect for anyone involved in digital product decisions. Key Takeaways Understand why fixing UX requires a holistic approach that addresses organizational structure and design elements. Learn to identify when surface-level changes aren't enough. Learn practical diagnostic techniques to identify high-impact UX issues and develop a balanced improvement strategy that delivers immediate wins alongside meaningful long-term solutions. Create an actionable framework for aligning stakeholders across your organization and overcoming common barriers to implementing effective UX improvements. Your Presenter: Jamie Gerrard, Founder of 20/20 DIGITAL Jamie Gerrard, Founder of 20/20 Digital, helps organizations improve digital product and service experiences. With expertise in research, design, marketing, and operations, he tackles challenges from multiple angles in the travel and tourism, financial services, healthcare, and technology sectors while sharing knowledge through speaking and coaching.

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Implementing a Digital Twin of an Organization (DTO) for Manufacturing

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This four-day workshop (delivered virtually over four half-day sessions) helps manufacturers define the critical success factors for designing, implementing, and utilizing a DTO. Using real-world manufacturing examples and an interactive manufacturing case study, participants learn “ready to apply” tips and techniques to model and optimize production processes, supporting operations, product costing, and overall profitability. Key Learning Objectives Learn how to initiate, align, and sustain manufacturing process analysis and modeling to optimize asset and/or labour capacities and utilizations, improve operational planning, and enrich costing and operational budgeting in a manufacturing setting Understand the role of DTO modeling technology using an illustrative Canadian DTO software, Collaborative Business Planning (CBP), for process and cost flow visualization and “what-if” scenario-planning analysis Appreciate the value of analyzing current state and simulating future state manufacturing operations in a collaborative environment to improve profitability and long-term viability of the business Who Should Attend and Why? This workshop provides foundational training for leveraging operational and financial data to develop highly-visual interactive DTO models for any manufacturer. Although any functional role will benefit, positions typically related to DTO implementations include: Production managers focused on resource capacity requirements while decreasing lead times, increasing throughputs, and realizing cost reduction targets Continuous Improvement […]

Securing Applications with Check Point and AWS: A Unified WAF-as-a-Service Approach

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As web applications and APIs continue to power modern digital experiences, protecting them from evolving cyber threats is more critical than ever. Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring David Hill, Cloud Product Manager, at Check Point Software, and Dhanil Parwani, Senior Partner Solutions Architect, Security & AI, at Amazon Web Services (AWS), in collaboration with CheckMates, as they reveal how CloudGuard WAF-as-a-Service delivers simplified deployment, intelligent threat prevention, and continuous protection. In this webinar, we'll cover: Why CloudGuard WAF-as-a-Service is the future of cloud-native application security How Check Point and AWS deliver integrated, intelligent, and automated protection Real-world use cases and demonstrations with expert Q&A Don't miss the opportunity to gain insights from industry leaders and learn how CloudGuard WAF-as-a-Service can transform your approach to application security while accelerating cloud adoption and innovation. Register now to secure your applications with unified WAF protection.

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The Rules of the Game: Competition Law and Procurement

Whether you’re issuing tenders or submitting bids, there are rules in Canadian competition law that you need to be aware of. Join this webinar hosted by the Competition Bureau to learn about:   Why competition law matters to small businesses and entrepreneurs How the Competition Bureau helps protect and promote competition How competition law applies to procurement and what resources are available to businesses and procurement professionals How to protect your business with compliance measures How to recognize bid-rigging in order to prevent it and take action when it occurs   About the Competition Bureau The Competition Bureau is an independent law enforcement agency that protects and promotes competition for the benefit of Canadian consumers and businesses. Our actions are guided by the principle that competition is good for Canadians. Competition drives lower prices and innovation while fueling economic growth.

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AI Powered Productivity Tools

Unlock the potential of Artificial Intelligence to transform the way you work. This interactive workshop will guide participants through building a customized AI toolkit designed to address their unique challenges and goals. Together, we’ll explore how to pinpoint areas where time and energy are being wasted, experiment with powerful AI tools that can streamline processes, and learn practical strategies for integrating them seamlessly into daily routines. By the end of the session, participants will walk away with actionable insights and a personalized plan to boost efficiency, enhance creativity, and achieve more with less effort. Key Takeaways Discover and curate a set of AI tools tailored to your specific workflow and productivity needs. Learn step-by-step methods to embed AI solutions into your everyday tasks for maximum impact. Gain skills to identify inefficiencies and leverage AI as a powerful partner in overcoming challenges. Meet your presenter: Charlotte Nurse - Director of Programs @ Canada Learning Code Charlotte (she/they) is an educator, facilitator, and management and career development coach and consultant based in the Treaty 13 territory now known as Toronto. With over 15 years of leadership experience across various industries including fashion PR, education, and tech, Charlotte is a passionate sponsor, mentor, […]

POWER LUNCH: Business Interrupted: How to Prevent the Cyber Attack That Stops You Cold

Business Interrupted: How to Prevent the Cyber Attack That Stops You Cold Practical cybersecurity insights, without the jargon. Cyber threats aren't just an IT problem they're a business problem. In this Lunch & Learn, you'll discover the essential protections every business should have in place to reduce risk, save money, and keep operations running smoothly. Delivered in plain English, this session will cut through the technical noise and give you practical steps you can act on right away. You'll also leave with a cybersecurity standards guide you can take back to your team and put to use immediately. Presented By About the Presenter: Andrew Woodworth President and CEO of Digital nGenuity Consulting Inc Andrew Woodworth is the President and CEO of Digital nGenuity Consulting Inc., a managed IT and cybersecurity services firm serving businesses across Atlantic Canada and Bermuda. With more than 25 years of executive leadership in technology, Andrew has led IT strategy and operations for organizations in banking, insurance, reinsurance, government, and consulting. He has held senior roles including Vice President of IT at Butterfield Bank, and Senior Vice President and Global Head of IT at Ariel Reinsurance. In these positions, he successfully guided transformational IT projects, established centers of excellence, […]

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Craft a 360 Customer Journey using the 5E method

Most businesses focus on engaging customers, but true loyalty starts long before, and continues long after that moment. In this interactive online session, Roger Mader, Chief Client Officer at Myra Media and former Global CMO of Subway, will introduce the 5E Customer Experience Model: Entice, Enter, Engage, Exit, and Extend. You’ll learn how to map the full customer journey from first contact to long-term loyalty, create smooth transitions between each stage, and identify the often-overlooked touchpoints that make the biggest difference. Whether you're a business owner, marketer, or customer experience leader, this session will give you a practical framework for building lasting customer relationships and increasing lifetime value.

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Funnels, Filters & the Future of Sales

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In today’s tech environment, traditional sales strategies are losing their edge. This session explores how sales professionals can adapt to economic shifts, AI disruption, and evolving buyer behaviours. Learn how to recalibrate your approach to drive revenue and stay competitive. 3 Key Takeaways Understand how leaner budgets, fewer resources, and SEO shifts are reshaping the top of the funnel Learn how to pivot sales strategies to respond to constrained buying environments and evolving markets Discover actionable tactics to use both modern and old-school techniques to reach more prospects and close more deals Meet Your Facilitator - Mary Jane (MJ) Leslie Mary Jane (MJ) Leslie is the owner of Chapter 3 Ltd., a consulting company that specializes in helping start-up companies and small businesses overcome obstacles and achieve growth objectives. With a background in communications and a career spent building start-up companies, MJ works with clients to identify gaps and improve business operations within marketing, client care, sales operations, and communications. Prior to founding Chapter 3, MJ held the role of Chief Growth Officer for LifeRaft, a threat intelligence SaaS company. She focused on how to leverage open-source intelligence for security programs from enterprise clients to investigative firms. During her tenure at […]

Better Safe than Sorry, Eh: Competition Law 101 for Small Business Week

Many small business owners don't know about competition law. For those who do, it can be hard to know how it applies to their business. In celebration of Small Business Week, join this webinar hosted by the Competition Bureau to learn about:   Why competition law matters to small businesses and entrepreneurs How the Competition Bureau helps protect and promote competition How to protect your business with compliance measures   About the Competition Bureau The Competition Bureau is an independent law enforcement agency that protects and promotes competition for the benefit of Canadian consumers and businesses. Our actions are guided by the principle that competition is good for Canadians. Competition drives lower prices and innovation while fueling economic growth.

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Building Neurodivergent-Affirming Spaces

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Neurodivergent individuals (those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other cognitive differences) make up an estimated 15–20% of the global population. Yet many workplaces are not designed with their needs in mind, resulting in barriers to hiring, retention, and advancement. This workshop is for managers, HR professionals, directors, and workplace leaders who want to create environments where neurodivergent employees can thrive, not just survive. By the end of this session, participants will: ● Understand the basics of neurodiversity and the social model of disability from an intersectional lens ● Recognize common workplace barriers for neurodivergent employees ● Gain tools to create more accessible hiring, onboarding, and management practices ● Learn how to support diverse communication, processing, and working styles ● Begin building a culture of psychological safety and belonging This is a space for leaders to reflect, ask questions, and move from good intentions to meaningful action. Whether you’re just starting to learn about neurodiversity or seeking deeper strategies for inclusion, this workshop will provide practical tools and a strong foundation to help. MEET YOUR PRESENTER: Taylor Yeomans (she/her) uses her extensive background in employment support and accessibility to advocate for inclusive workplaces. Taylor has an academic background in sociology, gender studies, […]