John Millons (He / him)
Chief Operating Officer, Canadian Digital Service (CDS)
John is a co-founder and currently the Chief Operating Officer of the Canadian Digital Service. In this role, John leads CDS's enabling areas of talent, tech infrastructure and security, and policy agenda that help drive the organization's mandate forward.
Prior to this, John played a senior leadership role in several Government of Canada service delivery initiatives, led the development and implementation of the first federal Policy on Service, as well as cross-Canada public consultations that culminated in the creation of CDS as Canada’s national digital service. John has represented Canada on many occasions, including on the OECD Working Party of Senior Digital Government Officials and Digital Nations.
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Analytics, metrics & ROI
From service to sovereignty: How dual-use mandates drive innovation ROI
Dual use is when one investment delivers both civilian and military benefits. Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is a clear example. It provides the basic rails for government to deliver secure and connected services. When it is built well, it makes life easier for citizens and strengthens national resilience and sovereignty. See More.