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I⁢ Policies, Standards & Legislations

Policies and Standards:  Essential components of the I&IT Strategy
 
The I&IT Strategy (1998) was built around three essential components - a new I&IT organization, common infrastructure and policies, standards and legislations.  Together, these components ensure that government can:

  • manage the rate of growth in I&IT expenditure and  
  • enable business transformation initiatives and enterprise directions across ministries.  

As the pace of change escalates and advances in technology create new opportunities and challenges, the development, implementation and updating of I&IT policies and standards continues to be a key focus for the Office of the Corporate Chief Information Officer (OCCIO).

 
 
 

To strengthen its citizen-centred approach to government, the province has begun to develop a strategy on citizen engagement. One component of this strategy is intended to expand the use of electronic channels, mainly the Internet, to help bring citizens closer to their government. The goal is to ensure citizens have access to a wide range of tools and information that will enable them to participate more fully in the democratic process.

 
 
 
Current initiatives

Government Services Minister Gerry Phillips recently introduced the Public Service of Ontario Statute Law Amendment Act, which will support and maintain a high standard of integrity for public servants while providing important protections public servants need to deliver high-quality services to Ontarians. Learn more