Deputy Ministers’ Committee on Digital and Data
Learn how the Deputy Ministers’ Committee on Digital and Data sets the strategy for digital service delivery, technology and data across government.
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Responsibilities and authority
In March 2022, the former Digital Investment Board was renamed the Deputy Ministers’ Committee on Digital and Data (DMCDD). They’re responsible for:
- Setting direction and standards for connected digital service delivery, technology, and data collection across government
- Providing guidance and advice on the implementation of Connected Services BC (CSBC)
Terms of Reference
The DMCDD’s Terms of Reference outline the Committee’s accountabilities and authorities.
- Review the Terms of Reference (Last updated June 17, 2026)
DMCDD Reports
To promote transparency and accountability around digital investments DMCDD has published the following reports:
Strategic priorities for DMCDD
If you’re presenting a strategic priority to the DMCDD for information or decision purposes, ensure your presentation is formatted correctly by using this PowerPoint template (PPTX, 90.3MB). Please submit only a PPT format presentation (not PDF format) to us via CSBC.CommitteeSecretariat@gov.bc.ca.
Timeframe for strategic priorities
Action item
Timeline
Schedule DMCDD meeting
8 weeks before your DMCDD meeting date
Submit information to Secretariat, including:
- Name of the agenda item
- Time required
- Lead presenter
- Maximum 2-sentence description of the item and whether it’s for information, discussion or decision
4 weeks before your DMCDD meeting date
Submit completed DMCDD presentation
3 weeks before your DMCDD meeting date
Submit final (with approvals) DMCDD presentation
2 weeks before your DMCDD meeting date
Receive DMCDD meeting invitation
2 weeks before your DMCDD meeting date
Attend DMCDD meeting
DMCDD meeting date
To ensure a successful presentation please chose a date which will give you enough time to prepare adequately.
Meet the DMCDD members
Hayden Lansdell (Chair)
Deputy Minister, Citizens’
Services
Kevin Jardine (Vice Chair)
Deputy Minister, Environment and
Parks
Alex Chandler
A/Associate Deputy Minister, Finance
Kaye Krishna
Deputy Minister, Education and Child Care
Tara Richards
Deputy Minister, Public Safety and Solicitor General
Silas Brownsey
Deputy Minister, Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sports
Rob Byers
Associate Deputy Minister, Health
Raymond Fieltsch
A/Deputy Minister, Children and
Family Development
Nathaniel Amann-Blake
Deputy Minister, Mining and Critical Minerals
Paula Cousins
Associate Deputy Minister, Transportation and Transit