Securing Canada’s Role in the Global Energy Data Ecosystem
The Energy Data Trust (EDT) is Canada’s governance-first platform for secure, ethical, and open energy data collaboration. We are not a data warehouse—we are a public trust initiative dedicated to unlocking energy innovation through shared infrastructure, governance, and standards.
EDT provides the national foundation from which private, public, and academic partners can collaboratively address some of the energy sector’s most complex challenges—from grid modernization to consumer transparency—while respecting data ownership and jurisdictional integrity.
Built on Canadian values of collaboration, security, and transparency, EDT breaks down provincial barriers to deliver a shared digital infrastructure—an asset for all, serving utilities, regulators, innovators, and society alike.
Data Sovereignty is Not Just a Principle—It's a Promise
At the heart of the Energy Data Trust is a firm commitment to data sovereignty. We believe data is not just a technical asset—it is an extension of jurisdiction, identity, and trust.
In the Energy Data Trust:
Data remains under the control of those who create and own it. Whether you’re a utility, a municipality, an Indigenous community, or a research institution, your data is governed by your terms.
Use is permission-based and transparent. All access is traceable, auditable, and governed by clear legal frameworks developed in collaboration with contributors.
Jurisdictional authority is preserved. EDT is designed to support provincial, territorial, and Indigenous data governance models, ensuring alignment with local laws and values.
This isn’t about centralizing power. It’s about creating a collaborative digital infrastructure where data can flow securely—across borders, across sectors—without compromising sovereignty or trust.
As Canada builds its role in the global energy data ecosystem, EDT ensures that our data remains Canadian-governed, ethically accessed, and responsibly used.