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Digital Transformation Canada Appoints Patrick Pichette As Chief Executive Officer

PRIVATESep 12, 2026•about 4 hours ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Digital Transformation Canada

Patrick Pichette
OttawaInformation TechnologyArtificial IntelligenceGovernment

Description

Patrick Pichette, former chief financial officer at Google, has been appointed as the chief executive officer of Digital Transformation Canada. The organization will focus on modernizing government services and improving technology usage across federal departments.

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Company

Digital Transformation Canada

Location

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

About

Digital Transformation Canada is a new federal organization focused on improving government services for Canadians. It aims to consolidate digital expertise and technology functions to enhance service delivery. The organization will also prioritize the responsible use of artificial intelligence. Its goal is to create modernized government systems that are faster and more reliable.

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