Though a long way from where it was in the early 2000s, Canada’s addressing of the digital divide across the country still centres much of the national effort on broadband expansion. But in a world with 5G and AI, among other disruptive technologies, there must be a stronger emphasis placed on the development of digital skills and the strengthening of digital literacy for Canadians of all ages. It’s a matter of Canada either furthering its competitive edge on the global stage, or risking falling behind.
Daniel Dela Cruz offers recommendations for a national digital literacy strategy that would help coordinate digital skills provision in Canada across jurisdictions and ensure continuous funding for these programs.
