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About this information
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.
Updated datasets
As of April 2026, we have improved the “Federal Corporations” dataset by dividing the data into four …
Since 2016, under Guide BB of the Filing Manual, major CER-regulated pipeline companies are required to report their pipelines’ throughput …
This dataset provides statistics on download counts, visitors, as well as the increase of participation of Government of Canada departments …
Travel Expenses: The rules and principles governing travel are outlined in the Policies for Ministers' Offices, the National Joint Council’s …
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) …
Canada's national food composition database reporting the amount of nutrients in foods commonly consumed in Canada.
Network Title: Saskatchewan – Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, Fire Weather Network
Domain: Weather
Network Type: Atmospheric: Surface
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Network Title: Saskatchewan – Saskatchewan Research Council, Climate Reference Station (CRS) Network
Domain: Weather
Network Type: Atmospheric: Surface
…Network Title: Ontario – Ministry of Natural Resources, Surface Water Monitoring Centre, Snow Survey Network
Domain: Weather
Network …