Open Government Portal
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.
As a woman of mixed race, Minelle Mahtani worked hard to find her voice as a journalist in Canada. As …
Canadians often travel to celebrate Pride season from June through August. The Government of Canada has travel advice for top …
Consular services are what Canadian officers at 260 points of service around the world can do to help you while …
The Government of Canada has travel advice for some of the top destinations for Canadian youth who study abroad, including …
The Travel Advice and Advisories (TAAs) are official Government of Canada information and advice on safety and security conditions abroad …
The economic empowerment of Indigenous peoples and their communities is a priority of the Government of Canada.
Every year, Canadian snowbirds travel south to escape the winter cold. The Government of Canada has advice to help them …
When an international crisis happens, employees across Global Affairs Canada come forward to support. Increasing capacity to help Canadians in …
Canadians travelling to or living in a conflict zone need to understand the potentially severe risks, take immediate and necessary …
Everyone has the right to live free from violence. These #16Days, let’s take a stand to #EndGBV and create a …