Intergovernmental Relations

Key Takeaways: > Adopt a national cyber hygiene standard. > Leverage general influence to drive adoption of minimum cybersecurity standards. > Restore true public/private collaboration. > Establish an integrated National Cybersecurity Collaboration Center. With new leadership and fresh perspectives in national cybersecurity, there may be opportunities to shift from a check-the-box regulatory approach to real-time risk management.

Robert B. Dix is a results-oriented leader with over 30 years of experience in senior executive roles within both industry and government. He is notably recognized for his extensive expertise in public policy issues management across federal, state, and local levels. His background includes a focus on cybersecurity risk management, critical infrastructure protection and resilience, supply chain risk management, full and open competition in public procurement, among other areas.

Description This position paper, developed by staff in Intergovernmental Relations and Treasury Board and Finance, looks at reforms to the Equalization Program in the context of creating the conditions necessary for shared prosperity and sustainable growth. It explores potential options to simplify the program, encourage growth, and make it more transparent and fairer to Canadian taxpayers.