In considering selection for digitization, a register of digitized files would be most helpful. Otherwise some coordinating efforts may come out of the CIDL effort. In preparation of materials for scanning, the culture in Canada would not tolerate other than a non destructive approach. In the area of digital image capture, historically organizations such as RLG have produced manuals and run training courses and conferences on such topics. As for metadata issues, I am confident that there will be full participation in international efforts and translation into Canadian norms.
Digital preservation is perhaps the most problematic topic and needs much work and planning.
It is particularly important to not do this on an international level and not just in a North American context. A National Alliance. Report of the Task Force on Archiving of Digital Information. Commission on Preservation and Access, 1996.