Ottawa Govtech: Compliance-Friendly PH Development Partnerships
The first time I got a serious call about building for the Canadian federal government, it wasn't about fancy AI or blockchain. It was about Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. My jaw dropped. We were in the middle of launching Raketlance, a platform for Filipino freelancers, and suddenly I was deep-diving into accessibility standards written in the late 90s. It felt like going from building a rocket ship to fixing a steam engine.
Why this matters in 2026
Governments worldwide, and especially in North America, are waking up to the fact that their digital services need to be accessible to everyone. This isn't just a nice-to-have anymore; it's a legal requirement. For development teams in the Philippines looking to tap into lucrative government contracts, understanding and implementing these compliance frameworks is no longer optional. It's the gatekeeper.
Three things I learned shipping this
