Bill 95: The Québec Government's Desire To Allow Access And Optimal Use Of Its Data

On May 5, 2021, Éric Caire, Minister for Government Digital Transformation, introduced Bill 95, An Act to amend the Act respecting the governance and management of the information resources of public bodies and government enterprises and other legislative provisions.

The Bill aims to:

1. Optimize the management of information resources and public services by promoting the sharing of expertise, information, systems, infrastructure and resources;
2. ensure the adequate protection of the information resources of public bodies used to support the delivery of public services or the accomplishment of the government's missions;
3. establish optimal governance and management of government digital data to simplify access to public services by citizens and businesses, better support government action, increase the performance and resilience of public administration and improve the quality and protection of such data;