What does it mean to be a citizen in Canada in a digital context? What
are the implications of this digital setting for citizens and policy
making? This interdisciplinary edited collection brings together
scholars, activists, and policy makers to build consensus around what a
connected society means for Canada. The collection offers insight on the
state of citizenship in a digital context in Canada and proposes a
research and policy agenda for the way forward. This collection
continues a unique conversation started as part of the Connected Canada
initiative, launched in 2017, and extends the research agenda previously
outlined in the Canadians in a Digital Context report. The chapters also
summarize and synthesize existing work for a Canadian policy audience.
Part I examines the current landscape of digital civic participation and
highlights some of the missing voices required to ensure an inclusive
digital society. Part II explores the relationship between citizens and
their political and democratic institutions, from government service
delivery to academic and citizen engagement in policy making. Part III
addresses key legal frameworks that need to be discussed and redesigned
to allow for the building and strengthening of an inclusive society and
democratic institutions. This is a foundational resource for policy
makers, students, and researchers interested in understanding the
specific Canadian context of citizenship in a digital context.
