For more information, please refer to the Government of Canada list of departments and agencies.
Government of Canada ICT Maturity Model and Scorecard - The Government of Canada (GC) Accessible ICT Maturity Model and Scorecard identifies eight dimensions that are considered necessary to making ICT accessible to all. There are five maturity levels for each dimension. Level 1 is the initial level and level 5 is the optimizing level. There are key building blocks for each of these maturity levels.
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) – This department plays an important role in the daily operations of the Government of Canada as a key provider of services for federal departments and agencies. PSPC supports them in the achievement of their mandated objectives as central purchasing agent, linguistic authority, real property manager, treasurer, accountant, integrity adviser, and pay and pension administrator.
Shared Services Canada (SSC) – This department was created in 2011 to transform how the government manages and secures its information technology (IT) infrastructure. They deliver digital services to Government of Canada organizations, providing modern, secure, and reliable IT services so federal organizations can deliver digital programs and services that meet Canadians’ needs.
Accessibility, Accommodation and Adaptive Computer Technology program (AAACT) – AAACT is a Shared Services Canada program that provides services and solutions to help the public service serve all Canadians, including those with disabilities. AAACT provides expertise in accessible digital content ensuring GC products and services are available to everyone. They offer training, tools, and testing services to help departments create accessible digital content (i.e., documents, presentations, and web content) that is inclusive by design.
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) – This secretariat is the administrative branch of the committee of ministers responsible for the financial management of the federal government (Treasury Board). It is a central agency of the Government of Canada. The role of the Secretariat is to support the Treasury Board and to provide advice to Treasury Board members in the management and administration of the Government.
Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) – WAGE is the lead federal department responsible for advancing gender equality, including with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression through the inclusion of people of all genders, including women, in Canada’s economic, social, and political life.