In this episode of CGE Radio, J. Richard Jones sits down with EY Canada’s Janice Horne, Jen Mossop Scott, and Rohit Boolchandani to explore how digital credentials could play a pivotal role in strengthening Canada’s economy and restoring its global competitiveness.

With Canada navigating a tense trade dispute with the U.S. and seeking ways to enhance productivity, resiliency, and interprovincial trade, our guests unpack how secure and trustworthy digital identity systems can be a key enabler of growth and unity.

We dive into:

  • Why global rankings matter and how Canada can climb back up
  • Lessons from India’s Aadhaar system and what Canada could adopt
  • How to get started in a complex digital policy landscape
  • Ensuring citizen trust, privacy, and equity in adoption

Tune in for an insightful discussion on how governments can put citizen-centric digital trust at the heart of Canada’s economic future.