The enterprise platform for Digital Credentials.
The AffinitiQuest SaaS Platform makes it easy for organizations to leverage Digital Credentials to transform legacy and cloud services into modern, digital first services that are more convenient, private, and secure using W3C Verifiable Credentials and ISO mDocs.
Digital Credentials are the catalyst in empowering Governments, Businesses and Citizens to exchange trusted information online and in-person using privacy preserving open standards including W3C Verifiable Credentials and ISO mDocs.
Move forward with Confidence.
Our products simplify the integration of Decentralized Identity and Digital Credentials into existing apps, infrastructure, business processes, and digital touchpoints to help you reach your digital transformation goals.
Rapid Integrations
Transform your digital services quickly and accelerate digital business transformation with easy integrations using configuration tools, pre-built components, and full REST API access.
Powerful Management
Empower your IT and Business teams to develop and manage new digital services with Decentralized Identity and Digital Credentials without having to master the complex underlying technology.
Open and Interoperable
Collaborate with your ecosystem and develop new ways of conducting business using Digital Credentials using open standards including W3C Verifiable Credentials and ISO mDocs.
Accelerate Adoption
Delight your users with services that use Digital Credentials to enable the inclusive and convenient digital experiences they want to use.
Strong Governance
Achieve compliance with applicable frameworks for accessibility, cybersecurity, inclusivity, interoperability, language, industry regulation and technology standards.
Future-Ready
Establish an enterprise grade Digital Credential solution that is scalable, secure, and technology agnostic to meet your evolving business requirements.
Unparalled Suite of
Products
Our Software-as-a-Service provides organizations with the implementation and management tools required to transform their business with Digital Credentials in an intuitive and business user friendly manner.
Why embrace Digital Credentials?
Decentralized Identity and Digital Credentials enable organizations to improve their service experience, streamline operations and protect sensitive information. Seamless, interoperable identity management across multi-party business processes reduces friction for users, enhancing the digital experience and supporting better business results.
Transform
Your Business
Make it possible to easily and quickly issue and verify trusted identifies and information, automating multi-party business processes.
Delight Users with Easy
to Use Digital Services
Boost user satisfaction with accessible, convenient and inclusive services, whether online or in-person.
Deploy Lightweight
Business Processes
Turn outdated manual and online processes into modern digital services for seamless customer adoption, saving your organization time and resources.
Protect Privacy and Reduce
Security Risk
Give users ownership of and control over their information to safeguard privacy and minimize security risks to your organization.
You operate in an ecosystem.
Your technology should too!
Everyone benefits when governments and enterprises use digital credentials to securely exchange information. Open and interoperable digital credentials make collaboration within ecosystems more efficient by enabling automated, multi-party processes that support more convenient, private and secure digital services for citizens and customers.
Digital Workforce
Streamline identity lifecycle management and compliance for employees, partners and contractors.
Covering your compliance needs, no questions asked.
Digital credential insights and resources
AffinitiQuest is proud to serve as a Platinum Sponsor for this year’s AccelerateGov Conference, Canada’s leading public-sector innovation forum bringing together government executives, technology leaders, and policy experts to explore how digital transformation is reshaping public service delivery.
As part of the event, AffinitiQuest will deliver a keynote presentation, participate in a high-level panel on building digital public infrastructure, and host a dedicated booth where attendees can engage directly with the team behind Canada’s leading Digital Credential Orchestration Platform.
AffinitiQuest will also present an Impact Session in collaboration with Transport Canada, titled: Digital Credentials in Action: Enhancing Service Delivery at Transport Canada and IRCC
This session will showcase how Digital Credentials are driving real-world transformation across Canada’s federal government, featuring: Transport Canada’s ICAO-compliant Digital Personnel Licenses, leveraging secure Bluetooth credential exchanges to modernize aviation licensing and safety oversight.
These initiatives demonstrate how interoperable, standards-based credentials strengthen identity assurance, protect privacy, and deliver faster, more efficient, and citizen-centric digital services.
AffinitiQuest CTO Ben Piercey will also join an international panel of senior digital leaders from Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean, discussing “How to Build Digital Public Infrastructure”—a conversation highlighting the shared global mission of advancing secure, trusted, and privacy-preserving digital ecosystems.
“AccelerateGov is about more than technology—it’s about shaping how Canadians experience government in the digital era,” said Ron Mac Donell, CEO of AffinitiQuest. “We’re honoured to stand alongside government innovators and international peers who share our commitment to trust, interoperability, and digital sovereignty.”
Conference attendees are encouraged to visit the AffinitiQuest booth to explore how its Digital Credential Orchestration Platform is helping governments and organizations issue, verify, and manage high-assurance digital credentials that align with emerging national and global standards such as ISO/IEC mDocs, W3C Verifiable Credentials, and DGSI/TS 115.
About AffinitiQuest
AffinitiQuest, an Ottawa-based software company, delivers a comprehensive SaaS Platform that enables the issuance and verification of high-assurance Digital Credentials—prioritizing accessibility, interoperability, user experience, privacy, and security. AffinitiQuest’s turnkey approach accelerates digital transformation by streamlining workflows and automating multi-party business processes to build trusted digital ecosystems.
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has released a landmark publication titled Delivering Digital Credentials and Digital Trust Services, setting a foundational vision for how Canada can advance secure, interoperable, and privacy-preserving digital credentials.
AffinitiQuest is proud to announce that its Chief Technology Officer, Ben Piercey, served as a contributor to this important national initiative. The publication underscores the need for consistent standards and collaboration across public and private sectors to enable trusted digital interactions, enhance interoperability, and strengthen Canada’s position in the emerging global digital trust ecosystem.
“Canada is taking a leading role in establishing the frameworks necessary for a trusted digital economy,” said Ben Piercey, CTO of AffinitiQuest. “The SCC’s work demonstrates how industry and government can come together to define practical standards that ensure security, privacy, and interoperability—values that are at the core of everything we do at AffinitiQuest.”
The SCC’s publication highlights key priorities for Canada’s digital future, including standardization of credential formats, governance of digital trust services, and the development of an interoperable ecosystem aligned with international frameworks. These efforts mirror AffinitiQuest’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-assurance, standards-based solutions that empower organizations to issue, manage, and verify digital credentials with confidence.
Read the full publication on the SCC website →
About AffinitiQuest
AffinitiQuest, an Ottawa-based software company, delivers a comprehensive SaaS Platform that enables the issuance and verification of high-assurance Digital Credentials—prioritizing accessibility, interoperability, user experience, privacy, and security. AffinitiQuest’s turnkey approach accelerates digital transformation by streamlining workflows and automating multi-party business processes to build trusted digital ecosystems.
AffinitiQuest’s Chief Technology Officer, Ben Piercey, participated in an international webinar hosted by the Global Government Forum, exploring how governments around the world can build secure, interoperable, and citizen-centric digital credential ecosystems that deliver measurable public value.
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The discussion brought together digital identity and trust-framework leaders from government and industry to examine real-world lessons, common challenges, and the standards-based approaches that are enabling public-sector transformation.
During the session, Ben Piercey underscored the importance of distinguishing between digital identity and digital credentials—noting that digital identity represents a collection of verified attributes about a person or organization, while a digital credential is a machine-readable, verifiable record that confirms one or more of those attributes. He emphasized that credentials must originate from authoritative sources, incorporate privacy-by-design principles, and be supported by open, interoperable standards to ensure trust across jurisdictions and service boundaries.
The webinar highlighted several key themes shaping the global digital trust landscape:
- Interoperability and standards alignment are essential to enabling governments and private-sector partners to verify information seamlessly and securely.
- Privacy and sovereignty must remain at the core of credential architectures to maintain citizen trust and national control over data infrastructure.
- Implementation urgency is critical—digital credentials are no longer experimental technologies but strategic enablers of modern public service delivery.
AffinitiQuest’s participation reinforces its leadership role in helping governments implement standards-based digital credential infrastructure rooted in ISO/IEC mDocs, W3C Verifiable Credentials, and emerging Canadian standards such as DGSI/TS 115. The company continues to support public-sector partners in realizing the vision of trusted, privacy-preserving digital ecosystems that improve how citizens and organizations interact with government.
About AffinitiQuest
AffinitiQuest, an Ottawa-based software company, delivers a comprehensive SaaS Platform that enables the issuance and verification of high-assurance Digital Credentials—prioritizing accessibility, interoperability, user experience, privacy, and security. AffinitiQuest’s turnkey approach accelerates digital transformation by streamlining workflows and automating multi-party business processes to build trusted digital ecosystems.
AffinitiQuest is happy to announce that Ron Mac Donell, Chief Executive Officer, has joined the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI). The Council was created in 2015 by Canada’s most successful technology CEOs to ensure their voice was heard in the public policy development process. CCI brings together CEOs and founders to advocate for policies that strengthen domestic innovation, intellectual property development, and digital sovereignty in an increasingly complex global environment.
As the world undergoes rapid digital transformation, shaped by geopolitical tension, accelerating AI adoption, and growing concerns around data control and dependency on foreign platforms, Canada’s ability to assert technological sovereignty has never been more critical. By joining CCI, Ron reinforces AffinitiQuest’s commitment to ensuring that Canada not only participates in, but leads, the global movement toward secure, interoperable, and privacy-preserving digital trust infrastructure.
“Canadian innovators have an extraordinary opportunity, and responsibility, to define how digital trust is built and governed,” said Ron Mac Donell, CEO of AffinitiQuest. “Through collaboration with the Council of Canadian Innovators, we can help shape policies that protect Canadian data, strengthen our innovation ecosystem, and ensure that emerging digital credentialing and trust frameworks reflect our national values of transparency, accountability, and inclusion.”
The Council of Canadian Innovators provides a unified voice for home-grown technology leaders to influence public policy, promote responsible innovation, and secure Canada’s long-term competitiveness. Its work spans critical sectors including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, privacy, and digital infrastructure—areas directly aligned with AffinitiQuest’s mission to enable trusted digital interactions for governments, organizations, and citizens.
Learn more about the Council of Canadian Innovators →
About AffinitiQuest
AffinitiQuest, an Ottawa-based software company, delivers a comprehensive SaaS Platform that enables the issuance and verification of high-assurance Digital Credentials—prioritizing accessibility, interoperability, user experience, privacy, and security. AffinitiQuest’s turnkey approach accelerates digital transformation by streamlining workflows and automating multi-party business processes to build trusted digital ecosystems.
AffinitiQuest is proud to have participated as a Platinum Sponsor at the AccelerateGOV 2024 conference, organized by Global Government Forum.
AffinitiQuest is proud to have participated as a Platinum Sponsor at the AccelerateGOV 2024 conference, organized by Global Government Forum. Held in Ottawa on October 21st, this event brought public sector leaders from around the world together to discuss cutting-edge government technology innovation.
AccelerateGOV Highlights
If you missed it, you can now watch the keynote speech on-demand to learn more about how AffinitiQuest is driving government technology innovation at AccelerateGOV 2024. Click here to view the full agenda.
Keynote Address
As part of our involvement, we delivered a Keynote Address which is now available on demand. Our Chief Technology Officer, Ben Piercey discussed the importance of Digital Trust technologies as Governments seek to achieve Service Delivery Excellence as they increase the digitalization of citizen services.
Panel Session: Coordinating Digital Transformation Across Services and Teams
Our CTO, Ben Piercey, had the privilege of participating in a panel discussion at AccelerateGOV 2024 alongside esteemed global leaders, including Brian Epley, Chief Information Officer at the U.S. Department of Commerce; TAN Eng Pheng, Assistant Chief Executive for Economic and National Development Clusters at GovTech Singapore; Joyce Dimech, Permanent Secretary at Malta’s Ministry for the National Heritage, the Arts & Local Government; and Shamsul Izhan Abdul Majid, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).
The discussion focused on how governments can harness the potential of digital to improve services, emphasizing the need for interoperable systems and processes. Reflecting the Government of Canada’s Digital Ambition to enhance horizontal prioritization and portfolio management for citizen-centric services, the panel explored the role of centralized policies and frameworks in driving coordinated change. It also examined transformative developments such as digital credentials and single sign-in systems as enablers of effective and scalable government service delivery.
Impact Session: Transforming Federal Services with Digital Credentials
AffinitiQuest highlighted why Digital Credentials are a cornerstone of digital transformation for federal government services. We explored how digital credentials enhance security, improve efficiency, and increase accessibility for both government agencies and citizens.
By streamlining verification processes, these credentials reduce fraud and administrative burdens, enabling faster, more reliable access to critical services. Beyond operational benefits, adopting digital credentials empowers governments to deliver more responsive, user-friendly services, fostering greater public trust and stronger citizen engagement.
Attendees discussed actionable insights on how digital credentials can transform service delivery, creating a foundation for secure, seamless, and innovative digital government solutions.
We hope to see you in 2025!
We want to thank Global Government Forum for organizing AccelerateGOV 2024 and creating a collaborative platform for innovation. It was inspiring to connect with public sector leaders, share ideas, and contribute to shaping the future of government technology. We look forward to returning in 2025.
In an era where trust in digital systems is critical, AffinitiQuest proudly announces its attainment of the Digital Trust Verified
In an era where trust in digital systems is critical, AffinitiQuest proudly announces its attainment of the Digital Trust Verified Trustmark, awarded by the Digital Governance Council (DGC). This recognition underscores AffinitiQuest’s commitment to data integrity, security, and excellence in digital governance practices.
Click here to read the official Verification Statement.
The DGC Digital Trust Conformity Assessment Program represents a landmark initiative, designed to set benchmarks for digital governance and provide organizations with a rigorous framework to validate their digital practices. Central to this initiative is the recently published Technical Specification 115 (DGSI/TS 115) for Digital Credentials and Digital Trust Services, developed under the guidance of the Government of Canada and Standards Council of Canada as they seek to establish a new National Technical Specification.
DGSI/TS 115 outlines a methodology for testing and criteria for compliance in managing, issuing, storing, and verifying digital credentials. It establishes baseline requirements for interoperability and trust among issuers, verifiers, and holders, while promoting best practices in digital trust services. This framework ensures that systems are secure, data risks are minimized, and stakeholders have confidence in their digital interactions.
“Being the first to earn the Digital Trust Verified Trustmark for TS-115 is a significant milestone for AffinitiQuest,” said Ben Piercey, Chief Technology Officer of AffinitiQuest. “It confirms that our software products are ready to deliver secure, reliable, and forward-thinking solutions to our clients and partners seeking to benefit from Digital Credentials and Digital Trust Services.”
AffinitiQuest’s accomplishment highlights the importance of adopting robust digital governance frameworks. The DGC’s Digital Trust Conformity Assessment Program, underpinned by DGSI/TS 115, offers organizations a valuable opportunity to demonstrate their dedication to upholding data privacy, security, and transparency.
About the Digital Governance Council
The Digital Governance Council is a member-driven organization that acts as a cross-sector neutral convener for Canada’s executive leaders to identify, prioritize and act on digital governance opportunities and challenges. The Council leads an Executive Forum for council members, sets technology governance standards through the Digital Governance Standards Institute and certifies the compliance of Canadian organizations in the management of the effective and efficient use of digital technologies. To learn more about the organization and its initiatives, visit www.dgc-cgn.org or contact in**@*****gn.org.
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