Information Highways

Information management revitalization in Foreign Affairs Canada

The Government of Canada is recognizing the importance of good information management for effective and efficient program delivery and decision making. However, with the advent of the desktop computer, the established IM community of practice for managing paper slowly eroded and was not replaced with an appropriate framework for the management of electronic information. Consequently, IM is in disarray in most GOC departments. In order to address this, the Departments of Foreign Affairs Canada and International Trade Canada are implementing InfoBank, the departments� IM Revitalization Project. Join Joel Denis and learn about InfoBank, an integrated set of IM policies, best practices, tools and support aimed at helping employees better manage the increasing volumes of information crossing their desktops. InfoBank will help DFAIT facilitate the achievement its day-to-day business objectives, while at the same time satisfying corporate and legislative requirements related to the National Archives Act and Access to Information and Privacy.

Speaker(s): Denis, Joel , Department of Foreign Affairs Canada