AI Governance: Establishing the Principles and Frameworks that Enable Trustworthy AI

AI Governance: Establishing the Principles and Frameworks that Enable Trustworthy AI

As Artificial Intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in public‑sector operations, the need for strong, transparent, and accountable AI governance has never been more critical. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that AI systems are designed, deployed, and managed in a way that is safe, ethical, and aligned with public values. In this webinar, itSMF Canada will explore how Shared Services Canada (SSC) is advancing that commitment by establishing robust AI governance practices that uphold ethical, legal, and operational standards across the organization. They will also discuss why governance is essential to enabling trustworthy AI, how it supports responsible innovation, and what foundational elements are required to ensure that AI solutions deliver meaningful and safe value to federal departments and Canadians. Participants will gain insight into SSC’s approach to governance frameworks, risk mitigation, policy alignment, and oversight mechanisms key components that help ensure AI technologies are adopted both confidently and responsibly across the Government of Canada. Speaker: Olesia Kazantseva Olesia has been with the with the Federal Public Service for past 19 years. Throughout her public service career, Olesia worked in several government departments including Treasury Board Secretariat, Public Services and Procurement Canada and Shared Services Canada. In her tenure with the Canada Public Service Olesia held various technical and leadership roles including as a network administration, cyber and IT security analyst, and incident responder. Today, Olesia works in the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Program under the Chief Technology Officer Branch. Olesia is currently responsible for leading the AI Governance practice within Shared Services Canada, and development of strategic artifacts that strengthen the foundation upon which AI solutions can be deliver value in an ethical and responsible manner.