How does PIPEDA fit into Industry Canadas overall mandate?
Simpson: Industry Canada’s mandate is to help make Canadians more productive and competitive in the knowledge-based economy. The Department’s policies and programs contribute to the growth of the Canadian economy and help it provide more and better-paying jobs for Canadians; support stronger business growth through continued improvements in productivity and innovation performance; and give consumers, businesses and investors confidence that the marketplace is fair, efficient and competitive. The PIPEDA is a key element in the government’s efforts to build consumer and business confidence in the knowledge economy, in particular in the digital marketplace. Clear and consistent rules to protect personal data and ensure free flow of information-based services is essential to ensuring that Canadians can, with confidence, participate fully in today’s networked economy. Nymity: The act is meant to “support and promote electronic commerce”. Was this the major motivator for Industry Canada to c
