CATALYST
DIGITAL EQUITY
The Future of Canada Centre’s third report on digital equity envisions a future where all
organizations are
equipped to thrive in the digital era. This future relies on interconnected success, where the
progress of one
paves a path to growth for all.
Across the three pillars of digital equity established in our previous reports—access,
participation, and
ecosystem—we outline actionable steps organizations can take to overcome challenges and plug into a
network of
skills, solutions, and opportunities that drive a thriving digital ecosystem.
Read the report to learn more.
CREATING AN EQUITABLE DIGITAL FUTURE—CRACKING THE CODE
In this report, we identify the most pressing barriers to digital equity for Canadian organizations and propose strategies to ensure digital opportunities are open to all organizations—regardless of size, sector, or location. Read the executive summary.
BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS
Data insights can help organizations optimize everything from decision-making to outcomes. Deloitte’s Future of Canada Centre unpacked data on what Canadian business leaders consider the greatest barriers to digital adoption in an age of rapid transformation. Here’s what we discovered.
Allocating resources for digital investments can be challenging, especially for smaller organizations
For Canadian organizations, it’s not just about finding the resources to invest in digital technology. It’s also about deciding where those resources should go.
Demand for digital skills is outstripping the supply
Organizations of all sizes and across sectors are dealing with the shortage of digital skills in Canada’s labour market.
More training and upskilling needed to bridge the digital skills gap
We asked business leaders to evaluate the digital readiness of their workforce. Among those with ten or more employees:
Canadian organizations champion change. To harness the true benefits of innovation, effective and focused training is imperative.
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For Canadian organizations, it’s not just about finding the resources to invest in digital technology. It’s also about deciding where those resources should go.
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Organizations of all sizes and across sectors are dealing with the shortage of digital skills in Canada’s labour market.
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We asked business leaders to evaluate the digital readiness of their workforce. Among those with ten or more employees:
Canadian organizations champion change. To harness the true benefits of innovation, effective and focused training is imperative.
GET THE FULL STORY
Read more about the survey results alongside an in-depth analysis in our latest report.
Visit Data deep-dive: digital equity for
organizations.
BUILDING A BRIGHTER DIGITAL FUTURE
Canada is on the cusp of a transformative era that’s full of opportunities. But not everyone is charging at the same speed. Working together, we can close the digital divide that’s stalling Canadian innovation and shape a future where organizations of all sizes and sectors excel in the digital economy. Let's connect
DIGITAL EQUITY: THE SERIES
Executive summary: digital equity for organizations
Data deep-dive: digital equity for organizations
Digital equity: focusing on every Canadian’s digital future
Diving into the numbers: digital equity visualized (page 61)
Digital equity: spotlighting Canada's divide
Dive into the numbers from the first report
MEET OUR LEADERS
The people leading the digital equity conversation at Deloitte include:
FUTURE OF CANADA CENTRE
The Future of Canada Centre facilitates an exploration of new ideas, viewpoints, and insights about our country's most important national issues, with the aim of helping propel Canada into a new age of growth and competitiveness. It houses a team of Deloitte's most innovative thinkers and experienced leaders, who are valued influencers in their respective fields.