In 2024, the IPC entered the final stretch of its 2021-25 Strategic Plan. To support successful implementation of the IPC’s vision, mission and goals, the IPC continued to refine its Strategic Plan Framework. The framework outlines key activities for the year, expected outputs, desired outcomes and key performance indicators. The latter are particularly important to allow us to measure our progress against our goals, and ultimately, measure our real-world impact. The framework is designed to focus our resources in those areas that are of greatest strategic importance to Ontarians and has been instrumental in guiding our efforts towards becoming a modern and effective regulator with real world impact.

Our approach to strategic planning was recognized internationally as part of a global review, Data Protection Authority Strategies: A Global Review of Current Practices. This recognition acknowledges the IPC’s commitment to transparency, consultation, and stakeholder engagement in setting the direction for our organization.

Building on the IPC’s recognition among other global leaders in strategic planning, Commissioner Kosseim joined the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, Phillip Dufresne, along with other international data protection regulators in a closed session panel at the 2024 Global Privacy Assembly (GPA) focused on setting strategic priorities in an increasingly complex data protection environment. Commissioner Kosseim shared how the IPC’s Strategic Plan has helped the IPC become more proactive and outcomes driven. By aligning priorities with clear objectives, the IPC continues to demonstrate global leadership in modern regulatory approaches.