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Nominations Now Open. CIO Association of Canada Revives the Prestigious “CanadianCIO of the Year Awards” in Partnership with Tech Newsday
National Recognition Returns October 2025 with Expanded Reach, and Renewed Purpose FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, ON – June 25, 2025 – The CIO Association of Canada (CIOCAN) is proud to announce the highly anticipated return of the CanadianCIO of the Year Awards, set to take place in October 2025. In strategic partnership with Jim Love …
The Conversation CIOs Are Finally Having and Why We Need More of It
Originally published on LinkedIn by Shaun Guthrie, President & Chair of the CIO Association of Canada. “We don’t often talk about the emotional reality of leadership — the private doubts, the invisible weight. But we should.” Shaun Guthrie shares a powerful reflection on what it really means to lead in technology. Based on candid peer …
CIO Association of Canada Revives Prestigious “CIO of the Year Awards” in Partnership with Tech Newsday. National Recognition Returns October 2025 with New Categories, Expanded Reach, and Renewed Purpose
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally released: May 29, 2025Updated: May 30, 2025 Toronto, ON — The CIO Association of Canada (CIOCAN) is thrilled to announce the return of the iconic Canadian CIO of the Year Awards, set for October 2025, in strategic partnership with Jim Love and Tech Newsday. This national celebration will honour Canada’s most …
Accelerating the Benefits of AI Requires a MetaData Supply Chain Strategy
Posted on behalf of CIO Association of Canada’s sponsor, Oproma. Organizations consistently pay approximately five times more than necessary for data storage. Not because hardware prices remain high, but because most enterprises have become digital hoarders—accumulating vast quantities of Redundant, Obsolete, and Trivial information (ROT data) across disparate systems. Research consistently shows that 80-85% of …
Winner of the 2024 Dr. Catherine Aczel Boivie and CIO Association of Canada Award – Janofa Muthulingam
January 16, 2023 by National President
CIOCAN at 20: Dr. Catherine Aczel Boivie on lessons learned, and the way forward
Twenty years ago, few people had any idea how devices like the iPhone and apps would transform everyday life. The first commercial cloud computing service had yet to launch. Generative AI was a long way from entering the public’s vocabulary. Yet there was one important milestone Canada reached in 2004 that would prove to have …
Celebrating our 20th anniversary with a message from CIOCAN National Past President, Gary Davenport
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times; it is living the life of a CIO. Being a CIO can be a wonderful career experience. However, it is not for the faint of heart nor the weak in spirit. There will undoubtedly be the opportunities for both great triumphs and unfortunate …
Celebrating our 20th anniversary with a message from CIOCAN National President, Philippe Johnston
Tuesday, February 2, 2024 Toronto, Ontario In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the CIO Association of Canada, Philippe Johnston, CIOCAN President and VP and CTO of The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, reflects on 20 years as an association. We also recognize this milestone with a new logo for 2024, representing 20 years of …
Winner of the 2023 Dr. Catherine Aczel Boivie and CIO Association of Canada Award – Janofa Muthulingam
January 16, 2023 by National President
Navigating the IT and Telecom Challenges of Today: A Guide for IT Leaders
Posted on behalf of the CIO Association of Canada’s sponsor Sunco Communication and Installation Ltd. Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of IT and Telecom can be a daunting task for IT leaders. With over two decades of experience in the telecommunications industry, Sunco Communication and Installation has witnessed firsthand the rapid technological advancements and unique challenges …