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The key things to remember about open data are:
- #Availability and access#: the data must be available as a whole and at no more than a reasonable reproduction cost, preferably by downloading over the internet. The data must also be available in a convenient and modifiable form.
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- #Universal participation#: everyone must be able to use, re-use and redistribute. There should be no discrimination against fields of endeavour or against persons or groups. For example, 'non-commercial' restrictions that would prevent 'commercial' use, or restrictions of use for certain purposes (e.g. only in education), are not allowed.
The Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) was developed as part of the Department’s commitment to protection of personal information. It also …
The Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) was developed as part of the Department’s commitment to protection of personal information. It also …
The Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) was developed as part of the Department’s commitment to protection of personal information. It also …
Appearance by: Minister of Job and Families, Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications (TRCM), Maintenance of transport services in …
Appearance by: Minister of Job and Families. Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of …
Comptroller General of Canada appearance before the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance (NFFN) (November 18, 2025)
Police-reported cybercrime, by cyber-related violation, number of incidents and year to date total, preliminary quarterly data, Canada and regions (Atlantic, …
Police-reported hate crime, by type of motivation, number of incidents and year to date total, preliminary quarterly data, Canada and …
Farm input price index (FIPI). Quarterly data are available from from the first quarter of 2002. The table presents data …
The table displays weekly age standardized mortality rates for every province in Canada (excluding territories), by sex, since 2019. The …