Honey Dacanay

Director-General @ Government of Canada | Professor of Practice @ McMaster University | Making government work better for people

Honey Dacanay is a prominent figure in digital government and public policy in Canada. Here are some key details about her:

Professional Background

Honey Dacanay currently works for Service Canada's Digital & Client Data team.1 She is on an interchange from her substantive position with the Ontario Public Service.1

Digital Government Experience

She was part of the founding team at the Ontario Digital Service in its early days.1
Dacanay was an early leader of the CSPS Digital Academy.1

Academic Roles

Professor of Practice at McMaster University's Master of Public Policy in Digital Society program.2
Teaches a course on Digital Transformation in the Public Sector at McMaster.4 5
Workshop facilitator and trainer for Teaching Public Service in the Digital Age.3

Other Contributions

Advisory Board Member for McMaster's Master of Public Policy in Digital Society program.2
Known for her work in digital policy and legislation.1
Frequent speaker and writer on digital government topics.1

Honey Dacanay is widely regarded as a "digital government legend in Canada" for her contributions to public sector digital transformation.1 Her work spans across provincial and federal levels of government, as well as academia, making her a respected voice in the field of digital public policy and governance.