Canada's Data Sovereignty Infrastructure
Digital Trust Canada operates the national data clearing house - the critical infrastructure enabling secure, sovereign data exchange between provinces, territories, and sectors while ensuring Canadian data remains under Canadian control.
Provincial Autonomy
Each province maintains control while participating in national infrastructure
Bilingual by Design
Full support for Canada's official languages in all operations
Indigenous Data Sovereignty
Respecting First Nations' inherent rights to data governance
Arctic-Ready Infrastructure
Resilient systems designed for Canada's unique geography
Core Values
Transparency
Open governance and clear policies for all participants
Interoperability
Seamless connections between provincial and federal systems
Sustainability
Green infrastructure powered by Canadian renewable energy
Inclusivity
Accessible to organizations of all sizes across all regions
Why Data Sovereignty Matters
Protecting Canada's Digital Future
Critical data stays within Canadian jurisdiction, protected by Canadian laws and oversight
Canadian businesses retain ownership and control of their valuable data assets
Citizens' personal information remains subject to Canadian privacy regulations
Secure data sharing enables Canadian innovation while maintaining competitive advantage
How It Works
The Technology Behind Trust
Our clearing house doesn't store your data - it orchestrates secure exchanges through smart contracts and policy engines
Federated Architecture
Distributed nodes across provinces maintain local control while enabling national connectivity
Policy Automation
Smart contracts automatically enforce data residency and usage policies
Zero-Knowledge Proofs
Verify credentials and permissions without exposing underlying data
Quantum-Ready Security
Future-proof encryption standards protect against emerging threats
Who's Involved
Building the Ecosystem Together
- Service Canada
- Provincial health authorities
- Municipal registries
- Major Canadian banks
- Payment processors
- Digital identity providers
- Regional health networks
- Pharmacy chains
- Medical laboratories
- Canadian cloud providers
- Blockchain platforms
- Security vendors
The Data Clearing House
Canada's Trust Infrastructure
A data clearing house is the central nervous system of a trusted data ecosystem - it doesn't store data but ensures secure, policy-compliant exchanges between verified participants.
Smart contracts that define how data can be shared, used, and accessed while maintaining sovereignty
Verified cloud and infrastructure providers that meet Canadian sovereignty requirements
Automated enforcement of data residency, privacy, and sector-specific regulations
Standards and certifications ensuring all participants meet security and compliance requirements
Core Infrastructure Services
Operating the essential components of Canada's data sovereignty
Ensuring Canadian data remains under Canadian jurisdiction through policy automation and certified infrastructure
Facilitating and enforcing data sharing agreements between organizations, provinces, and sectors
Verifying and monitoring cloud and service providers meet sovereignty and security requirements
Translating government policies into technical standards and automated compliance
Industry Solutions
Tailored digital trust solutions for every sector of the Canadian economy
- • Title verification
- • Tenant screening
- • Mortgage processing
- • Vehicle history tracking
- • Supply chain transparency
- • Smart mobility services
- • Security clearances
- • Supply chain security
- • Inter-agency coordination