Canadian Digital Information Strategy

Introduction

From 2005 to 2008, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) facilitated a series of discussions on behalf of more than 200 stakeholder organizations from the private, public, and academic sectors involved in the creation, preservation and dissemination of digital information in Canada. Consultations culminated in a National Summit in 2006, at which broad consensus on the elements of a national digital information strategy emerged. Responsibility was conferred on LAC by Summit participants to prepare a final report.

In March 2010, the final report entitled Canadian Digital Information Strategy: Final Report of Consultations with Stakeholder Communities 2005–2008 was sent to stakeholders who took part in or contributed to the discussions. This report brings to a close LAC's role as facilitator of the consultations.

The development of the final report will continue to form the basis for the direction of LAC's digital strategies within its legislated mandate. Background research papers which were sources for the final report and consultation sessions can now be found at: www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/digital-initiatives/012018-3000-e.html