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Open data is defined as structured data that is machine-readable, freely shared, used and built on without restrictions.
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.
- #Re-use and redistribution#: the data must be provided under terms that permit re-use and redistribution including the intermixing with other datasets.
- #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.
Qualified people in the Express Entry pool who have been invited to apply for permanent residence status.
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Updated datasets
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In accordance with Appendix B of the Policies for Ministers’ Offices, the government proactively publishes the use of government …
All institutions subject to the Access to Information Act are required to post summaries of completed access to information (ATI) …
Temporary residents who are in Canada on a work permit in the observed calendar year. Datasets include Temporary Foreign Worker …
Temporary residents who are in Canada on a study permit in the observed calendar year. Datasets include study permit holders …
People who have been granted permanent resident status in Canada.
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People who have been granted permanent resident status in Canada with prior temporary resident status.
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People who have been granted permanent resident status in Canada under the Express Entry system.
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