Leading Questions Live: Dominic Rochon on making digital transformation happen
Join Global Government Forum’s Leading Questions podcast for a live recording of an interview with Dominic Rochon, the chief information officer of Canada.
In this interview, conducted ahead of the upcoming AccelerateGOV conference on 21 October in Ottawa, Siobhan Benita and Rochon discussed his priorities in his role, his career to date, and how he leads public servants across the Government of Canada.
Join this session for insight on how digital technology can lead to better public services, and how to make transformation happen in government.
The conversation covered:
- The work of the chief information officer of Canada – and Rochon’s priorities in the role.
- The role of technology in providing modern public services for users.
- Rochon’s leadership reflections from a career in government.
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Dominic Rochon, Deputy Minister and Chief Information Officer of Canada
Dominic Rochon was appointed Deputy Minister at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) and Chief Information Officer of Canada on February 12, 2024.
Before joining TBS, he was the Associate Deputy Minister at Transport Canada, following three years as the Senior Assistant Deputy Minister of National Security and Cybersecurity at Public Safety Canada. He has also held senior roles in central agencies, including the Privy Council Office and TBS, and with the Communications Security Establishment.
Dominic has extensive experience in strategic policy, strategic planning, strategic communications and in overseeing a range of operational issues within the Government of Canada.
Dominic received his B.A. (Honours) in Political Science, International Politics from the University of Ottawa. He is married with two children.
Siobhan Benita, former UK senior civil servant
Siobhan Benita was a senior civil servant with over 15 years’ Whitehall experience. She worked in many of the major delivery departments, including Transport, Environment, Health and Local Government. She also had senior roles at the heart of Government in the Cabinet Office and HM Treasury, including supporting the then Cabinet Secretary, Lord O’Donnell to lead work on Civil Service reform and strategy. Siobhan left the Civil Service to run as an independent candidate in the Mayor of London election. She subsequently joined her alma mater, Warwick University as Chief Strategy Officer of Warwick in London and Co-Director of the Warwick Policy Lab.
