In this episode, Mitch and Kevin sit down with Graham Looney a Senior account manager of public and government affairs at Edelman Canada to discuss the 2021 election that will be held on September 20, 2021, and what it means for tech companies and govtech in general. Join the community: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadian-govtech-community/Our Podcast is hosted by: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1698268

In this episode, Kevin and Mitch sit down with Jeff Musson to discuss Coding for Veterans.Jeff is the founder of the tech organization, Northof41.org, which connects tech entrepreneurs across North America, serving over 12,000 members and its Coding For Veterans program that helps military veterans transition into tech sector jobs. Musson is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of Dynamitenetwork.com, a leading software development company, specializing in the area of connected car technology and artificial intelligence. Join the community: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadian-govtech-community/Our Podcast is hosted by: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1698268

James “Coop” Cooper is a Technologist and Futurist helping enterprises break the legacy bonds that constrain employees from increasing shareholder wealth. He is Internationally recognized as an innovator for new technologies, processes and business models that impact the User Experience.Coop regularly predicts disruptions in technology, economics, government policies that corporations need to consider as part of their strategy to improve the user experience and create an environment where discovering new ideas to create value is more important than end to end management of devices. Coop is a global pioneer in simplification of technology management, virtualization, social networking services.Prior roles include Chief Technologist for the $4 Billion Mobility and Workplace business at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Strategist for applied innovation, Chief Architect for workplace services and Sr. Consultant with HP Consulting.Coop takes opportunities to speak at Universities and meet the next generation of IT leaders. mentor to technologists within the technical community encouraging them to explore “art of the possible” strategies and outcomes needed for tomorrow.Learn more about the GovTech Community: https://www.govtechcommunity.cajoin the conversation: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadian-govtech-community/Our Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout learn more here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1698268

In this episode, we discuss where businesses can start to look if they are interested in doing business with provinces and the federal government in Canada. We discuss key factors that can influence small businesses as they begin the process including ITB's, Vendors of Records, Indigenous-owned businesses, Canadian Controlled Goods, and Security Clearance. Learn more about the GovTech Community: https://www.govtechcommunity.cajoin the conversation: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadian-govtech-community/VOR for Ontario  information: https://www.doingbusiness.mgs.gov.on.ca/mbs/psb/psb.nsf/english/faq-vorprogramCanadian Controlled goods information: https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/pmc-cgp/index-eng.htmlBuy and Sell Canada: https://buyandsell.gc.caOur Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout learn more here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1698268

Francois Levesque is one of the co-founders of Apt613. Over the years, he's worn many hats for the organization and still participates in the odd activity in support of making Ottawa better for the community. In this episode, Francois describes his experience in community building and Mitch and Kevin discuss the concept behind the Canadian GovTech Community. Check out Apt613 at:https://apt613.caLearn more about the community at: https://www.govtechcommunity.caJoin the community: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadian-govtech-community/Our Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout learn more here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1698268