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OSINT Synthesis12h ago

Canadian Statistics Advisory Council (CSAC) in-person meeting – June 15 and 16, 2026

Canadian Statistics Advisory Council (CSAC) in-person meeting – June 15 and 16, 2026 valesha Fri, 07/31/2026 - 16:12 Day 1: June 15, 2026, from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Attendance CSAC Members Benoit Dostie (Chairperson) Catherine Beaudry Anke Kessler Vinamra Mathur Stephen Tapp André Loranger (Ex-officio) Statistics Canada Beatrice Baribeau Josée Bégin Rosemary Bender Geoff Bowlby Katy Champagne Kathleen Mitchell Holly Mullin Eric Rancourt Étienne Saint-Pierre Jennifer Withington Agenda Agenda for day 1 Time Topic Presenter(s) Overview 8:30 am – 8:50 am Welcome reception All participants An informal opportunity for Council members and Statistics Canada representatives to reconnect while enjoying light refreshments. 8:50 am – 9:00 am Opening remarks Benoit Dostie Acknowledgement of participants and overview of the Day 1 agenda, emphasizing adherence to the schedule, including planned breaks and discussion periods. 9:00 am – 9:55 am Updates / Hot files from the Chief Statistician André Loranger Update from the Chief Statistician on key Statistics Canada-related topics of interest to the Council. 9:55 am – 10:15 am Break 10:15 am – 11:15 am Defining Official Statistics at Statistics Canada: A response to the 2025 CSAC Annual Report Christiane Laperrière, Kenza Sallier, Eric Rancourt Presentation of Statistics Canada's response to the CSAC recommendation regarding "Official Statistics." 11:15 am – 12:00 pm Statistics Canada – Prioritization Framework Lucy Chung Presentation of Statistics Canada's Prioritization Framework, along with the Program and Services Prioritization Exercise. 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch 1:00 pm – 2:10 pm Statistics Canada – Strategic Plan 2026-2029 Sarah Crowell Presentation of the agency's strategic priorities for the next three years, including the key considerations that have informed this strategic direction. 2:10 pm – 2:40 pm Media Lock-up Room tour Carter Mann Guided tour of the on-site media lock-up room. 2:40 pm – 2:55 pm Break 2:55 pm – 3:55 pm Council discussion (In camera) All Council members In camera session for Council members to discuss matters related to the perspectives and topics presented during the meeting. 3:55 pm – 4:00 pm Closing remarks Benoit Dostie Closing remarks, including appreciation for participants' engagement and adherence to the agenda, followed by a summary of the core themes of the day and an overview of next steps. 6:30 pm CSAC Dinner SOCIAL 537 Sussex Drive Ottawa ON, K1N 6Z6 Day 1 Summary 1. Chairperson opening remarks – Benoit Dostie Mr. Dostie opened the meeting by welcoming members and Assistant Chief Statisticians (ACS) and provided an overview of the meeting agenda. 2. Updates/Hot Files from the Chief Statistician – André Loranger André Loranger briefed CSAC members on Statistics Canada's key priorities and challenges, including the Agency's financial and human resources situation. This included an update on the impacts of the Early Retirement Incentive, increased office presence requirements as of July 2026, and an agency-wide structural realignment driven by staff departures to support efficiency objectives. He also provided updates on the current strategic focus areas to Statistics Canada, including the Census of Population and Census of Agriculture, the TechStat program, the Agency's work on Official Statistics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). 3. Defining Official Statistics at Statistics Canada: A response to the 2025 CSAC Annual Report – Christiane Laperrière, Kenza Sallier, Eric Rancourt Kenza Sallier and Christiane Laperrière presented a high-level overview of the Agency's response to the 2025 CSAC Annual Report recommendation that "Canada needs a framework for defining and accrediting official statistics". They noted that consultations have begun on the discussion paper, "Towards a Definition of Official Statistics," with internal stakeholders, other federal departments, provincial and territorial partners, as well as academic and international stakeholders. Ms. Sallier presented preliminary findings at both the international and Canadian levels identifying emerging pillars of official statistics and outlining preliminary timelines for next steps. Council members discussed how the current work aligns with the recommendations of the 2025 CSAC Annual Report. Members engaged in a discussion of opportunities and considerations regarding definitional alignment among federal, provincial, and territorial partners, as well as how accreditation would be implemented in practice. 4. Statistics Canada – Prioritization Framework – Lucy Chung As the demand for statistical information grows, Statistics Canada faces the challenge of meeting the needs of Canadians and policymakers within constrained budgets. Lucy Chung presented Statistics Canada's Prioritization Framework, outlining the approach taken to prioritize agency programs and services and ensure that resources are appropriately allocated. The framework is intended to support enhanced executive decision-making, strengthen the foundation for future exercises, and promote a balanced approach to reductions and reallocation. 5. Statistics Canada – Strategic Plan – Sarah Crowell Sarah Crowell presented Statistics Canada's 2026-2029 Strategic Plan. Ms. Crowell outlined the plan and its alignment with StatCan 2030, Statistics Canada's long-term vision, by expanding on its three key priorities: Build a future-ready statistical workforce capable of leading sustained transformation, Safeguard quality and modernize statistical programs, and Simplify and transform how statistics are produced. Council members discussed the complementary roles of the Strategic Plan and the Execution Plan, emphasizing the need for staff alignment with strategic priorities to support effective execution and organizational performance. 6. Council Discussion (In camera) – All Council members Council members held an in-camera session. 7. Chairperson closing remarks – Benoit Dostie Mr. Dostie provided closing remarks for the day. Day 2: June 16 2026, from 8:55 am - 1:00 pm Attendance CSAC Members Benoit Dostie (Chairperson) Catherine Beaudry Anke Kessler Vinamra Mathur Stephen Tapp André Loranger (ex-officio) Statistics Canada Beatrice Baribeau Josée Bégin Rosemary Bender Geoff Bowlby Katy Champagne Kathleen Mitchell Holly Mullin Eric Rancourt Étienne Saint-Pierre Agenda Agenda for day 1 Time Topic Presenter(s) Overview 8:55 am – 9:00 am Opening remarks Benoit Dostie Acknowledgement of participants and overview of the Day 2 agenda, emphasizing adherence to the schedule, including planned breaks and discussion periods. 9:00 am – 9:45 am 2026 Census of Population Patrice Mathieu Presentation of the 2026 Census of Population, the current phase of operations, the use of new technologies, and strategic considerations related to the Census budget. 9:45 am – 10:30am Towards a Statistical Population Register for Canada Kari Wolanski, Christiane Laperrière A presentation of statistical population registers and combined systems. 10:30 am – 10:50 am Health break 10:50 am – 12:00 pm Council discussion (In camera) All Council members In camera session for Council members to discuss matters related to the perspectives and topics presented during the meeting. 12:00 am – 12:55 pm Lunch 12:55 pm – 1:00 pm Closing remarks Benoit Dostie Closing remarks, including appreciation for participants' engagement and adherence to the agenda, followed by a summary of the core themes of the day and an overview of next steps. Day 2 Summary 1. Chairperson opening remarks – Benoit Dostie Mr. Dostie opened the meeting by welcoming members and Assistant Chief Statisticians (ACS) and provided an overview of the Day 2 meeting agenda. 2. 2026 Census of Population – Patrice Mathieu Mr. Mathieu provided an update on the Census of Population, outlining the 2026 Census collection plan and timeline, key updates and highlights, and next steps. He also presented an overview of the 2026 Census collection methodology and response rate assumptions. In addition, he shared an update on the first three weeks of Census collection, noting that response rates were strong and trending in the right direction. The discussion focused on the effectiveness of engagement and follow-up activities in promoting participation and improving response rates. 3. Towards a Statistical Population Register for Canada – Christiane Laperrière, Kari Wolanski Kari Wolanski presented considerations for a Statistical Population Register for Canada. The presentation outlined multiple drivers for revisiting Canada's Census approach, the social acceptability of a statistical register-based approach, and an initial proposition for a pathway toward a register, including key considerations. During the discussion that followed, the presenters and Council members explored several risks and potential consequences, as well as positive outcomes, such as reduced respondent burden and lower costs due to the pre-existing administrative data infrastructure. It was noted that transitioning to a register-based Census would represent a fundamental change to the Statistics Canada ecosystem. 4. Council Discussion (In-camera) – All Council members Council members held an in-camera discussion. 5. Chairperson closing remarks – Benoit Dostie Mr. Dostie thanked CSAC members, the Chief Statistician, the Assistant Chief Statisticians and their teams, as well as the CSAC Secretariat, for their support.

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IEEE Engineering Summit Supports Bhutan’s Digital Transformation

In collaboration with the Kingdom of Bhutan government, IEEE recently introduced its Engineering Education, Research, and Innovation Summit. Held on 9 and 10 June in Paro, in the eastern Himalayas, the event was designed to help Bhutan navigate its digital transformation by focusing on the critical intersection of digital transformation, engineering education, and sustainable development. The summit brought together global academic leaders, technology experts, and Bhutanese government officials to discuss how modern engineering curricula can evolve from theory-centric models into application- and skills-based frameworks. Discussions focused on how to build high-value research capabilities in the country, integrate artificial intelligence into higher education , and address foundational infrastructure challenges to ensure equitable, nationwide digital readiness. “IEEE is proud to collaborate as a catalyst for progress in higher education as AI shifts the technology landscape and Bhutan prepares for its next era of innovation and resilience,” Mary Ellen Randall , 2026 IEEE president and CEO, said at the event. “Our goal is to support local universities and students as they develop trusted, future-ready technology that honors the nation’s commitment to sustainability and human well-being.” The event featured an address by Bhutanese Princess Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck , who emphasized the importance of aligning technological innovation with the nation’s philosophy of gross national happiness (GNH), which prioritizes well-being, sustainability, and ethics. “The question before us is not whether technology will shape the future; it certainly will,” the princess said. “The more pressing question is whether we can shape technology according to our values.” A blueprint for Bhutan’s future The summit helped establish a collaborative blueprint for a high-value knowledge economy in Bhutan through several key focus areas: Workforce readiness: designing industry-driven curriculum modernization and cocreating skills programs to equip graduates with practical, technical competencies. AI and research infrastructure: strengthening open science, trusted regional datasets, and global citation impact to prepare universities for AI-enabled learning environments. Values-driven innovation: merging GNH principles with technological advancement and helping ensure new engineering practices support climate-resilient infrastructure and green innovation. Institutional connectivity: using digital transformation to bridge technical capability gaps between urban and rural institutions; linking classrooms to a global research network. Promoting sustainability: convening stakeholders to exchange ideas on green innovation , climate-resilient infrastructure, and engineering education. Expanding digital access To help promote the effort, IEEE offered Bhutanese universities, government institutions, and industries a six-month complimentary trial of two key technical resources: IEEE Electronic Library. Delivered via the IEEE Xplore Digital Library , the IEL gives users access to more than 7 million documents—including trusted IEEE journals, conference proceedings, standards , and technical papers—to enhance research, teaching, and technology development. IEEE eLearning Library. This platform offers online courses developed by experts in engineering, computing, and technology, supporting flexible learning across core and emerging technical fields for professionals, faculty and students.

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