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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.
Designed and assembled in Canada, Alouette-1 was the first satellite built by a nation other than the United States or …
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List of services provided to Canadians by other government departments and businesses. These services rely on information provided by the …
The Wind Imaging Interferometer (WINDII) was launched on NASA’s Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite on 12 September 1991 and operated until …
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"It is important for the next exploration missions to learn more about the Mars planet climate. It is for this …
The Access to Information Act (the Act) came into effect on July 1, 1983.
The Act gives Canadians, permanent …
Planned evaluation coverage over the next five fiscal years