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OTTAWA — Newly released briefing notes for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau describe the dire state of federal computer systems, which deliver billions in benefits and are on the precipice of collapse.
Officials briefing Trudeau after his party’s re-election noted “mission-critical” systems and applications are “rusting out and at risk of failure,” requiring immediate attention from his government.
Some systems are pushing 60 years old and built on “outdated technology” that can no longer be maintained.
The Canadian Press obtained the documents through the Access to Information Act, and much of the text has been blacked out.
One of the few visible lines says the public service will be working on projects “to stabilize mission-critical systems.”
The Liberals promised in the fall campaign to improve services for Canadians.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 1, 2020.
The Canadian Press
