VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA / March 31, 2026 – DIGITAL is proud to welcome Rhonda Barnet as DIGITAL’s new Board Chair. As DIGITAL continues to strengthen Canada’s position as a global leader in innovation, Ms. Barnet’s leadership will play a critical role in advancing DIGITAL’s strategic direction and impact continuing the acceleration of the deployment and adoption of Canadian technologies in sectors critical to the country – including defence, housing, health and workforce development.
Ms. Barnet brings a powerful combination of executive leadership, deep governance expertise, and global experience across a multitude of sectors relevant to Canada. Through Rhonda Barnet Advisory, she partners with industry, government, and innovation organizations to accelerate technology adoption, strengthen Canada’s talent pipeline, and drive economic growth – all priorities that are central to DIGITAL.
Ms. Barnet succeeds Mr. Jason Low who served two terms on the Board. “We’re excited to work alongside Rhonda as we continue building a more competitive, and digitally enabled Canada,” says Sue Paish, CEO of DIGITAL. “Rhonda is stepping into the big shoes of Jason Low who chaired our Board at a time of rapid growth for DIGITAL as its members accelerate the development and deployment of world leading technologies.”
About DIGITAL
DIGITAL connects technology builders and buyers to accelerate the adoption and commercialization of Canadian solutions. Established in 2018 by the Government of Canada, DIGITAL brings together industry leaders, SMEs, and post-secondary institutions to collaborate on large-scale projects that drive innovation and the development of technology solutions in sectors critical to Canada, such as mining and energy, housing, workforce development and health. Since inception, DIGITAL has delivered billions in projected revenue for Canadian companies, retained sovereign IP, launched hundreds of commercial products, and helped tens of thousands of Canadians gain the skills needed for the digital economy.
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