This article explains how Government of Canada organizations can securely migrate sensitive data using AWS services, featuring two real-world case studies.

• AWS Snowcone and Amazon S3 enable secure data transfer and storage for Canadian government agencies
• Defence Research and Development Canada freed 25TB storage space using S3 Glacier archival in two weeks
• Canada Border Services Agency transferred 27TB between organizations in under half a day using S3
• Data encrypted with AES 256-bit encryption at rest and in transit throughout migration
• AWS Snow devices designed for harsh conditions; shipped to customer locations for secure data ingestion
• AWS personnel undergo rigorous background checks and strict access controls for data handling
• Services assessed by Canadian Centre for Cybersecurity for CCCS Medium classification data
• Data remains within Canada's geographic boundaries, meeting compliance and data residency requirements

AWS provides Government of Canada organizations with secure, efficient data migration solutions that maintain encryption, comply with regulations, and minimize operational overhead.