All Canadians will have equal opportunity to participate in the digital world and the necessary tools to do so, including access, connectivity, literacy and skills
Canadians will be able to rely on the integrity, authenticity and security of the services they use and should feel safe online.
Canadians will have control over what data they are sharing, who is using their personal data and for what purposes, and know that their privacy is protected.
Canadians will have clear and manageable access to their personal data and should be free to share or transfer it without undue burden.
Canadians will be able to access modern digital services from the Government of Canada, which are secure and simple to use.
The Government of Canada will ensure fair competition in the online marketplace to facilitate the growth of Canadian businesses and affirm Canada's leadership on digital and data innovation, while protecting Canadian consumers from market abuses.
The Government of Canada will ensure the ethical use of data to create value, promote openness and improve the lives of people—at home and around the world.
The Government of Canada will defend freedom of expression and protect against online threats and disinformation designed to undermine the integrity of elections and democratic institutions.
Canadians can expect that digital platforms will not foster or disseminate hate, violent extremism or criminal content.
There will be clear, meaningful penalties for violations of the laws and regulations that support these principles.