DGC Validates TPTN as Canada’s AI Trade Infrastructure

The Digital Governance Council (DGC) has formally validated the TransPacific Trade Nexus (TPTN) blueprint, confirming full alignment with the UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records (MLETR). TPTN is also actively aligning its cybersecurity architecture with CAN/DGSI 104:2021 Rev 1: 2024 baseline standards as part of its broader commitment to digital trust and national compliance readiness.

Independent Validation of Digital Trade Compliance

The Digital Governance Council, Canada’s member-driven authority on digital governance standards and certification, has completed its TradeReady verification of TPTN’s architectural blueprint. This validation marks a national milestone for AI-native trade infrastructure, underscoring TPTN’s commitment to digital trust and AI governance while positioning the platform as a foundational element in Canada’s digital trade future.

Through this program, the DGC assesses organizations’ readiness to handle electronic transferable records in accordance with the UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records (MLETR) and provides recommendations for cybersecurity alignment based on national standards.

UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records

MLETR establishes a legal framework enabling electronic records—such as bills of lading, promissory notes, and warehouse receipts—to be treated as functionally equivalent to paper documents. It mandates reliable methods for control, integrity, and singularity of electronic records, ensuring they carry the same legal effect, validity, and enforceability as their paper counterparts.

CAN/DGSI 104:2021 Rev 1: 2024 Cybersecurity Baseline (In Progress)

TPTN is actively aligning its technical design with CAN/DGSI 104:2021 Rev 1: 2024 — the nationally accredited cybersecurity baseline issued by the Digital Governance Standards Institute. While not yet formally validated for this standard, TPTN’s cybersecurity planning already incorporates risk assessment frameworks, incident response models, and secure configuration principles defined by the benchmark.

This proactive alignment ensures the platform will meet evolving cybersecurity expectations for digital trade infrastructure as it moves from prototype to MVP and beyond.

Significance for TPTN and Canadian SMEs

Achieving DGC validation for MLETR compliance underscores TPTN’s role as a leader in AI-native digital trade infrastructure. It assures Canadian SMEs and international partners that the platform meets rigorous legal benchmarks while actively building toward the highest standards of digital security and resilience.

By embedding MLETR compliance and aligning with CAN/DGSI 104 from the blueprint stage, TPTN sets a new standard for transparent, secure, and legally sound digital trade infrastructure in Canada.

Next Steps in Platform Roll-out

With MLETR validation secured, TPTN will advance into prototype development, integrating DGC-recommended refinements to its compliance engine and cybersecurity framework. Pilot access is slated for late 2025, during which select Canadian exporters will test end-to-end electronic documentation workflows, security tools, and AI-driven trade facilitation modules.

By pioneering DGC-validated, MLETR-aligned digital trade infrastructure, TPTN reaffirms its mission to empower Canadian SMEs with cutting-edge technology, driving export diversification, strengthening digital trust, and reinforcing Canada’s position in the global economy.