Our Vision
Make Canada a global model of a genuinely open society.
One that empowers and improves the lives of its people.
One that freely publishes, gives access to, and uses high-quality Open Data in all areas.
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Our Mission
Bolster members’ capacity to fulfill our Vision.
Broaden the Open Data discourse to the private sector, civil society & public.
Become a Community of Practice that advances learning, standards & data quality.
Core Values to Members
Awareness of events & developments in the Open Data space across Canada & beyond.
Advocacy for Open Data releases, access & use.
Assemblies of Open Data supporters & practitioners, from mixers & meetups to the annual Canadian Open Data Summit.
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