Individual Comments

35 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Academia Milieu universitaire Monitoring of open government initiatives for improvement in government performance - concrete connections. Describe benefits and intentions clearly. Tie it to cost savings / service improvements. open, data, explanation I need to understand what this intiative means to accomplish 4, 6 table discussions the presentation was too long and too vague   8   91 Montreal 2016 Montréal 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Academia Milieu universitaire     m'informer, recontrer les gens Je m’intéresse aux contextes de développement des données ouvertes et du web sémantique. RT: I am interested in the production of open data and the web semantics (or significance?). 4,6 L’échange d’information et la rencontre de certaines personnes. RT: The exchange of information and the meeting/ coming together of certain people.     10   101 Ottawa 2016 Ottawa 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Academia Milieu universitaire   Data I want button on each department website with voting-- get at questions lots of people ask. Learn, share, network. The potential for democracy! 1,2,3,4,5,6 Discussion/ instructions.     10   146 Whitehorse 2016 Whitehorse 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel S Anglais Academia Milieu universitaire How best can the government of Canada provide leadership on open data? Continue to work on a culture of openness. gained, understanding, future I believe in openness and improving democracy through fact-based data. 1,2 Learned a better understanding of direction government is taking   too short 7   26 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Academia Milieu universitaire Preservation of open government information and data. Is there an opportunity to collaborate in other sectors (universities?)

Bring in users of government information / data to communicate value directly to staff - showcase.

Policy development on github? Would be coold for legislation too! Allows to see changes over time.

preservation, access, transparency support for the research and education process and resources 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 lots of valuable / diverse perspectives at the table -- small tables that are full   Open, public, in-person consultations are very valuable, especially with a full room. Advertise well to reach capacity 9   16 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Business Affaires How this affects the First Nations / Aboriginal people? publish, publish, publish Learning, Educating, curiosity It ensures that Canada is open and transparent 4 the primary spearker/facilitator nil ensure it is broad enough 8   6 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Business Affaires How inter-jurisdictional data is secured for future availability. Protecting municipal, provincial and federal open data. Invest and deliver into public service data literacy and privacy initiatives making, open, happen It democratizes the dialoge between civil society and government. Information is no longer the source of power - it is balance. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 The engagement and passion of all involved To be expected in Ottawa: DIVERSITY of group (FEDS)! More details about how the "data by default" process works. (inclusion / exclusion protocols) 10 Keep up the good work! 100 Ottawa 2016 Ottawa 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Business Affaires How to best curate the release of data to help its use by uers? Build frameworks that allow the collection and release process to be open and consultative. Data, access, delivery. Let the data be used by citizens. 1,3,4,5,6 Round table formats. Not enough private enterprise input. Keep the dialogue engagement going. 7   99 Ottawa 2016 Ottawa 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Business Affaires Best practices for online public participation. An online platform that moves beyond surveys. Hope, faith, confidence. Public participation has the potential to restore faith in our public institutions. 1,4 Thom Kearney's presentation. The quality of discussion at my table.   Iterative process. 8   104 Ottawa 2016 Ottawa 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Business Affaires   Release all the data and information: elimate all FOIA Department. Easy to use, searchable database of all public documents across departments. Open bar, blockchain, open data participation. Transparency leads to accountability.   Very inclusive, good discussion.     10   105 Ottawa 2016 Ottawa 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Business Affaires   Turning crown copyright into open by default, like US government public domain. Citizen, technologist, optimist. It is part of a set of ideas to make government public services more excellent! 2,3 Great conversations at our table. Also really great framing. Thanks! Keep on being awesome!   9   135 Victoria 2016 Victoria 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Business Affaires Relationship between 'open' and 'trust' (one doesn't lead to the other). Work more with municipalities (where most of citizens are and where most of users are. Helpful, informative, connective A key component of informed, collaborative decision-making, 1,4 Smaller groups- getting to know co-participants.     7   124 Victoria 2016 Victoria 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Business Affaires Placespeak- Geolocated (Privacy by design) civic engagement at all 5 levels. Use tools like Socrata to identify who has open data. Connected, safe, communities. We need a multi-faceted approach to streamline, optimize government/services. 1,2,3,4,5,6, Other: Placespeak Approach (Top down, middle out, bottom up engagement) Good conversation. Need more focus on citizen engagement across 4 levels of government. Need more people in the room. No one from local municipalities. With Placespeak, we could fill the rooms physically and online.   Open data needs to be cost-effective. 136 Victoria 2016 Victoria 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Business Affaires Standardization.     Building legitimacy. 1,2,3,4,5,6           131 Victoria 2016 Victoria 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Business Affaires How to ensure standards of open data at the local and regional level.   Open data, standards, accessibility. I believe that citizens need to be informed regarding things that impact communities. 1,2,4 The diversity of participants.         132 Victoria 2016 Victoria 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Business Affaires Creating a participative infrastructure. Cut through levels of government. Future, accountability, integrity. I pay taxes/ 3 kids. 4,6 Interesting people.   No idea of what problem we are addressing. 8   126 Victoria 2016 Victoria 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Business Affaires What is important to the public-- ensure that the government doesn't 'decide' what open means-- what is important to be 'open'. To create standard template to create/ share Open Data (e.g. top 10-20 datasets that are published by municipalities across Canada currently and standardize template). To help remaining municipalities open their data. Also, templates- take to Council for approval at open data sites. Lean about open government status, voice my opinions on standardized base map, add value to the process from my perspective. Standardized data/open data is important for economic development, citizen engagement and public safety/ health. (e.g. community base map of Canada to create efficiencyy/ effectiveness in emergency situations- e.g. fire/flood) 1,2,3,4,5,6 Interactive discussion with people from varied disciplines.     10 Support for ESRI's community Map of Canada. Also, engage people form Industry (like me) or local government: to facilitate workshops like this to create a greater outreach and get more people engaged. 130 Victoria 2016 Victoria 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Business Affaires Can we define privacy more effectively, such that more data can potentially be released. Have the folks in Sherbrooke play a role in standards pertaining to addresses, sites etc. at the national and international level, working with all levels of government in Canada. Privacy, geospatial granularity, by default. It can provide the basis for better delivery of government services. 1,2,4 The format worked. Might be best to hold the session late in the day or in the evening. More person to person, as with this session. 8   129 Victoria 2016 Victoria 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Business Affaires Open source software model.   Learn, opportunity. I build databases. 4 Networking.   Introduce graphic harvesting.     133 Victoria 2016 Victoria 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Business Affaires   How to not duplicate the EMR problem or dispense data/systems/ process. Learn, share, enlarge. Sharing. 1,5 Format is great.     10   38 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral   I'd love a governement-esque list of types of documents that could fall under open government. Not necessarily comprehensive but a starting point. meet obligations, gain insight, gather information   2, 4 discussion, well-run beverages ran out (ha ha)   10   21 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral process for inventory that is consistent across government change management to help move culture to be open by default mandate, policy, transparency   3, 4, 5 active participation dialogue sessions   material provided in advance and handouts for ALL 8   39 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral   interconnectivity with other levels of government and private industry             8   33 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral Open by default Centre of Excellence knowledge, networking, PMA It puts IM on the map 1, 4, 5 workshops and coffee     10   2 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral more "tools" available to Canadians; so citizens can access and collaborate and information is updated Searchability and filtering (like Excel?) transparency, accessibility, fairness for citizens access to valuable democratic information 1, 3, 5 powerpoint slides and interactive discussions     8 enjoyable presentation: thought-provoking 9 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral How will GoC ensure ALL public servants (not just IM) know of their OG responsibilities / accountabilities so to provide open information that is valuable, relevant and timely? Having a consistent, standardized EDRMS MANDATORY for all GoC departments with integrated publishing to enable open by default. contribute, ideas, network/share Providing presiously unavailable info/data to other departments / citizens, while respecting legislation and service agreements. How open government scales from big to MICRO organizations (100 or less employees) 2, 3, 4, 6, Other: per department / agency visits faclitator, format of the session n/a receiving questions / topics in advance to worshop/session so to provide more prep time 10 Offer participants to have access to list of attendees (with their titles/depts) towards building better network 1 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral Relevance to each member of the public: community, schools, hospitals, libraries, shopping malls. Interconnected access to data and federal information with municipal and provincial levels. OGIP, transparency Principle: I believe that the government should be operating with integrity and openness. 6 great team at the table   proposed themes were problematic for Action Plan 2016-2018 5 change the themes 41 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral What do people want - before you start your inventory and publishing of data and information One location where the data / information can be found rather than department / department to find what you are looking for. understanding, boundaries, guidance I am involved in the open government process   dialogue   not enough time 8   29 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral Asking the public what they would like to see opened up. Put the focus on the citizens rather than public servants. Consolidation of metadata to improve the filtering information. Public forums for input - better filtering of content to be more public-friendly. Social media / smart phone application, town hall open to the public for feedback. information, awareness, transparency The public should be aware of what is going on in the government. Information management gaining a larger role. all checked except other the discussion / dialogue     10   10 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral How public will be consulted / engaged in policy-making and legislation Improve internet access in rurual/remote communities curiosity, planning, priorities I have professional responsibilities in open government (info in particular). I'm curious about how open data is being used (e.g. apps) 4 all tables raised different issues which was very interesting and fun       very good and engaging seminar 23 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral Why now? Will there be funding / resources? Our departments what we have / what we need? Clean up Make info accessible / sharing. Intranet access - rural, city? gain knowledge, networking, openness To be able to share information across the board (Government) 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 Gov dicussing; PROs and CONs everyone needs more info/guidelines to what where, etc (confused) More info sharing on concerns/issues/problems. How are we going to get there? 10   11 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral Are there organizations already trying to use data we are trying to make open? What helps them? Should more orgs be created? Allow for more citizen interaction personal interest, transparency, accountability Citizens should have access to the data their government creates. 1, 2, 4, 5, table-wide discussions not enough time for all topics   8 very interesting to be part of the discussion! 42 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral Open processes = demystifying government black box Publish government processes where appropriate Open information, OGIP, TBS I need to help build the OGIP methodology for government 1, 4, 6 discussion time was well adjusted focus question too narrow   7   3 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral Accessibility to all citizens, even those who cannot afford cellphones, internet access, computers, etc. Need for free internet. give citizens concrete examples, tons of them, of what open government can do for them. curious it's part of my job to help our branch with its datasets AND c'est bon pour la démocratie 2, 4, 6 everything nothing engage youth and not just the universities and colleges, engage the media 10 Excellent: "taxpayers are the owner of the stuff their government makes" 24 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral How will government make information relevant to the public? How will government make information understandable to the public? How will government make the public aware of information? Awareness: if people are aware of the information, there will be a higher degree of accountability and encourage openness. accountability, accessibility, knowledge access to information, useability of that information 1, 3, 4 the topic matched the format of workshop; open discussion not enough time to discuss more time for discussion 10   14 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral Data quality, data labelling, security and privacy, interconnectivity between data and information sources Open "corporate repositories" online learn more about OG and how it will impact my work We are working on OGIP in our organization 1, 2, 4, 5 discussions   Create an open portal tro receive suggestions, etc. or on the current portal 9   22 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral Maintain dataset? Consultation with Canadians as to what data Canadians want know / have access understand, information, dialogue to provide information more readily available to Canadians 4 discussion   media exposure / youth engagement / social media 10   17 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral How to make all levels of government less fearful of releasing data and information Increased use of social media and the internet to distribute everything: data / information / open government transparency, accountability, client service The citizen and/or individual businesses are our clients or customers checked all options but other the chance to discuss / collaborate with colleagues time crunch give more time to discussions 8   36 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral How should departments align themselves to meet their OG mandates? Get feedback from potential and current users dataset, publication, information We need to get the GC to start managing its information and funding these programs 2, 4 the dialogue with other people     10   37 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral What are your plans to engage the citizen groups in open government? How can we benefit the everyday citizen in terms of access to their information knowledge, compliance, curiosity on concepts Opening the vaulto of information to bring the citizenry of this country 1, 4 informative, engageing, thought-provoking n/a   10   28 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral How can government departments / agencies prioritize data / information that is made open? Creating a central open government repository that has a very long retention period. network, learn, contribute I want to work in IM, therefore I'm interested in Open Government initiatives. 2, 3, 4, 5 Positive dialogue. I learned a lot. n/a snacks 10   30 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral how to leverage open source and hackathons to develop tech/ideas and create solutions Open source tech, or some public site or drive where policies, standards, directives, etc. of all groups can be made public (first stop and easiest). collaboration, informative, fun increases value of information; more people able to access and use our work; no reinventing the wheel. 1, 4, 6 communication over sugared my coffee (not anything to complain about) Utilizen hackathon trend for public servants 9   4 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral What measures the government is doing to promote, educate, and inform people why they should care. More government literacy, there needs to be larger initiatives to embed in education system. In high school we had only 1/2 term to teach us about government. We had little idea how it worked, what/how departments collect information advocate, interest, support I would like to learn more about what the government does, and where my tax dollars go 2, 3, 4 engaging good topics n/a increase the frequency and user groups - go to high schools / universities / colleges? 8 Great job! 5 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral How to involve high school age youth Documents should be classified for release (including potential ATIA redaction) at the time that they are created. * Major plain language push! to learn, to make connections, to meet others It supports robust democracy 1, 4, good preface about dialogue; dynamic facilitator; good focus on the big questions not enough non-government participants maybe send out the questions ahead of time? 10 Great job! I am impressed with what TBS opn gov achieves with quite limited resources. I hope you get more FTEs to support this work. 8 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral How can we provide more data to Canadians in a more user-friendly way? Release info that is being ATIP'd every day to save departments effort and time innovation, information To bring accountability to government 1, 6 openness of session and discussion lacking in "where are we at" to situate participants More information sharing and user-friendly / accessibility 8 more focused questions to get more direct, tangible results 12 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral How does the public wish to consume government information (format, raw/interpreted)? Focus on business outcomes first (what's in it for me?) relevance, effectiveness, traceability need to demonstrate the value and performance of government services 4 nice people that are deeply engaged citizen perspective is under-represented Conditioned by actual needs - we shouldn't be doing this just because we can, or because it's cheaper (it's not). 10 What a blast! 13 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral If there is use of open data across Canada Publish more data and information! knowing about action plan it would allow growth in jobs sectors if citizens develop applications with it 1, 2, 6 listening to other people's ideas scattered, needs more guidance advance notice provided to students and civil society or federal government 5   15 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral How can government take advantage of or collaborate better with academia / private industry / data scientists Engaging academia / private sector through public consultations. Crowd sourcing. interest, employment, enthusiasm It's the future of democracy and government innovation 2, 4, 5, 6 collaborating with my peers   engage universities specfically 8   18 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral How are we engaging the servers, gas attendants and such people that may not be aware of this movement? It's a revolution without "the people". Make it "google" able. Understanding that the data is there you just need to search. Then collecting the search terms and using metadata to translate between government and public. education, awareness, assignment In general, because I am a citizen at work, because I am responsible.   stimulating discussion with table members running out of coffee go to schools at all levels, teach students about open data and they'll teach their parents. 10   19 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral How open is too open? Increase document availability for the public curiosity, improving government, enabling transparency it is the pillar to any democratic society; ensures accountability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 discussion groups   Invite members of the public so that public servants can hear from them 10   20 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral How security / privacy responsibilities are to be dealt with in conjunction with open data responsbilities Clearer guidelines of what ought to be included given to departments curious, excited I think it will change the way we live in a way that is unforseeable currently   the clear questions for us to discuss that it was only a few hours … I think it could have been a full day event Longer! And maybe more info on how non-data sets should be identified for O.D. 10   27 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral How important is quantity over quality? Make outlook calendars open by default curiosity     Good presentation, good opportunity for discussion Q 1&2 of open information are vague. Are you asking in #2 how can we work differently? Or how can we improve access? simplify questions to single points 8   31 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral what do they (the public) need to help with their day to day lives that government can provide? Awareness through community events and places people go to often interest, dialogue Public service employees need to understand shift from ownership to stewardship 1, 2, 4, 5, 6       8   32 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral can't read this cant read this learn, improve, up-to-date the need / want for improvement 1, 2       10   34 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral How Canadians want to see information collaboration, available funding open government agent responsible in my department; increase openness and accountability 1, 3, 4           40 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral   Keep it simple - keep the plan simple (easily understood language). Make senior management accountable. educate, learn, communicate Working in ATIP it is a struggle to influence senior management to release information that should be releaseabl. This will allow this information "open by default". 1, 4 discussion within groups; dog pictures n/a   10   62 Edmonton 2016 Edmonton 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral How to change citizen engagement at grassroots level to ensure that citizens are getting data that they need and want? More education and awareness at all levels - proof that it is useful. Privacy, Access to Info, Culture Change It needs a culture change in senior management to be supportive of this…I would like to see this change/buy-in and something more than just appointing 1 champion 2,4,5 Liked being able to expand my thoughts The non-focus on the Feds. People were concerned with their own areas without tie-in to Feds. More focus on what the Feds can do in their purview. 8   74 Montreal 2016 Montréal 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral   Be clear about degree of rigor in data: a place for open info (docs and text) and one for data,  which is separated between master data (validated) and transitory data (raw, unvalidated).                 78 Montreal 2016 Montréal 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral   Pro actively prepare and offer info packages to allow for more enlightened public (participation).                  80 Montreal 2016 Montréal 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral   Put experts in contact with department specialists.           Put problems up for consultation, not just solutions.     81 Montreal 2016 Montréal 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral   Think about ways to have citizen benefit from public investments in technology. Communicate investments in data or research to share and ensure no overlap/waste, internal or external to government.           More info about successes, things that are working.     82 Montreal 2016 Montréal 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral   Understanding raw data is not for everyone; let people contribute visualisation; be open to new means to “translate” the raw data into meaningful information for everyone.                 83 Montreal 2016 Montréal 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral   User Committee to help dept. define fields that need to be captured from the get go (eg. design data capture with help of community).                 84 Montreal 2016 Montréal 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral   Work on structure and method behind data, so that it’s useful.           Explain it like I’m 5, plain language information. Who does what.     85 Montreal 2016 Montréal 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral               C'est important d'expliquer les impacts de ces informations au public, cette donnée est bonne pour x fonction et cibler les bonnes personnes. RT : It’s important to explain the impacts of this public information, this data is good for ‘x’ function and targets the right people.     86 Montreal 2016 Montréal 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral               Est-ce que ce nouvel ère de partage d'information va mener à la création de nouveaux emplois? Des polisseurs de données? On le voit avec les journalistes de données surtout aux États-Unis. Cependant, garder en tête que la cartographie n'est pas toujours la meilleure manière de présenter l'information, d'autres possibilités s'offrent à nous. RT: Is this new era of information sharing going to lead to a creation of new jobs? Data polishers? We see this with data journalists in the USA. Nevertheless, keep in mind that cartography is not always the best way to present information, other possibilities are available to us.     87 Montreal 2016 Montréal 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral               Inquiétude sur la fiabilité des données. C'est important de libérer les données et de donner l'heure juste sur leurs limites pour éviter tout malentendu. RT: Worry about the reliability of data. It’s important to ‘free’ (ie open up) data and to give time to examine their limits to avoid any misunderstanding.     88 Montreal 2016 Montréal 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral               Ne pas négliger l'importance de remercier les gens qui contribuent, penser à un mode de remerciement. Les participants veulent être reconnus pour leur contribution. RT : Do not neglect the importance of thanking people who contribute. Think about a way to thank them- the participants want to be recognized for their contribution.     89 Montreal 2016 Montréal 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral               Plus que jamais, on encourage les responsables de projets à revenir au concept de la feuille blanche. RT: We rarely encourage those responsible for projects to return to starting concepts/ initial phase.     90 Montreal 2016 Montréal 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral   Force data plans from all dept., like granting councils already do. Force data to be captured by census area.           Spend more time on the problem.  Let the public participate in stating the problem; illustrating it; pointing out data to substantiate it.     93 Ottawa 2016 Ottawa 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral How can open government make open data serve its citizens better? Make information/ data that is not confidential readily available. IT, distribution, release. Ideas work better when people collaborate on them. 1,3,4,5,6 How much was covered in terms of ideas.   Too short. 8   96 Ottawa 2016 Ottawa 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral How to influence cultural change? Top down, link open data to performance management. Open service, client centric design, cultural change. It will help solve complex problems/ improve services to citizens. 4 Open discussion and different perspectives. Have more focused discussions to drive to specifics.   8   98 Ottawa 2016 Ottawa 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral How can minority groups (marginalized groups) be engaged and informed about Open Government?   As a proxy. People can know that they are allowed (have the right) to ask things from government. 3,4,6 Workshop space to have a dialogue. Broadness of questions (would be nice to know current challenges). Be transparent about challenges and the current status of work. 9 The dogs were great. 106 Toronto 2016 Toronto 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral What is the most important information to you and why?   access, relevance, openness Part of my job responsibilities 5 workshop discussions   Explain what is currently available in greater detail, how is that information used and possible improvements. 6 Ensure that ATIP and department officials can provide the information you plan to disclose. Understand limitations of law and system capabilities. 25 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais FedGov Gouvernement fédéral accessibility to marginalized groups advertising the availability of data knowledge, work, contribution accountability, trust and information management 2, 3, 4,5, 6 workshop discussion   more time to discuss issues 8   102 Ottawa 2016 Ottawa 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Individual Particulier Criteria for prioritization. Good first step with spreadsheet announcement. Data user. Data user- important to policy of program development. 1,2,4,6 Good engagement and discussion.     9   128 Victoria 2016 Victoria 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Individual Particulier Seed discussion from previous input. Don't start from scratch. Use federal role to develop data standards for interchange. Transparency, democracy, economic development. I believe it is critical to maintaining democracy. 1 Discussion at the table. Too much time allocated to describing process. I would suggest this should be done in the evening so there would be broader participation. 8   65 Edmonton 2016 Edmonton 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais MunGov Administration municipale Shared platforms - (Data portals) Common data structures Collaboration Council Direction 1,4,5 Networking with like minded people         55 Edmonton 2016 Edmonton 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais MunGov Administration municipale How do citizens learn to use open data? Where can they go to access and learn and get help? Accept more low level risk Digital literacy, Citizen education, points of access Public libraries can plan a key role in citizen education and access 1,2,4,6 Good conversations Intro was too long   8 Public Library 58 Edmonton 2016 Edmonton 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais MunGov Administration municipale How do we make open data useful to the average citizen? lead by providing bundles. Home, environment, neighbourhood: if people see useful info they will ask for more awareness, idea generation At work we move towards more info for public to make decisions easier. As a citizen I want to know what's going on. 3 idea sharing I was initially unclear of the purpose / goal Enable people to use open data better. Create some focus areas. 8   64 Edmonton 2016 Edmonton 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais MunGov Administration municipale How to provide tools, resources, training to educate public and industry on open data, information Citizen participation in data -- crowd sourcing. Engaging relevant groups on relevant topics (i.e. groups passionate about water quality to contribute ideas on what open wg data should look like) share information, learn more about action plan, network it's a great way to engage the public, help inform decision-making and improve government services 1, 4, 5 networking, exchange of ideas having to travel online engagement possibility at these consultation sessions (ie webinar) 7   73 Edmonton 2016 Edmonton 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais MunGov Administration municipale How to bring more municipalities and organizations online with their data? Work together at all levels of government open data, networking, learning open = democratic 1,2,3,4,5,6 Walter was great :) Networking, information sharing, pullies were great too! Was hoping for more participants - e.g. more municipalities. Last event was also in Edmonton - whynot pcik another location next time and bring in some different people.   10   109 Toronto 2016 Toronto 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais MunGov Administration municipale How do we really engage youth in civic issues? Ie. Problem vs. solution Platforms that facilitate engagement and problem solving. What is it, why, open to new ideas I am a local politician. Very interested in civic engagement- especially youth. 1,3,4,6, other: open platform Having different perpectives from youth. Missing other important sessions. Involve us! 7   127 Victoria 2016 Victoria 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais MunGov Administration municipale How municipal, provincial and federal governments can work together? Great open data standards/ templates for all levels of government. Open data, dialogue, to learn. It is critical for the success of modern government as citizens become more digitally enabled and work to get more transparency and value from their government. 2,4,6 Open conversation. Varied participation. Unfocused discussion. Domain knowledge of participants was varied. Context/ backgroundmaterial to people beforehand. 7   103 Ottawa 2016 Ottawa 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais NA S.O.   More promotion and communication   A new and deeper type of democracy.             155 Whitehorse 2016 Whitehorse 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais NA S.O.   Use blockchain as a means of verifying the pedigree of datasets   Pushes government to be more disciplined in dealing with information.             156 Whitehorse 2016 Whitehorse 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais NA S.O.       It rasises the level of discourse             157 Whitehorse 2016 Whitehorse 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais NA S.O.       Information is everything             92 Ottawa 2016 Ottawa 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Non-profit Organisme à but non lucratif How can open government/ open data benefit parliamentarians? How can parliament apply these principles within its institutions? Parliament endorse the Declaration on Parliamentary Openness and commit to culture change in parliament as well. Create a tool to improve effectiveness of budgetary oversight by parliament. Citizen engagement, transparency, making government more effective. Access to information is a fundamental human right and fundamental to the democratic process, as is the ability for citizens to participate in the decision-making process in an informed manner. 1,2,4,6 Great facilitators. Ability for discussion in small groups.     10   94 Ottawa 2016 Ottawa 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Non-profit Organisme à but non lucratif How does the general public consume data, through the media, and how can we improve this? Science integrity policies which lay out procedures for government scientists and researchers to speak on their research to the public. Ideas, democracy, sharing. It's an integral part of a healthy democracy, and improves evidence-based decision making and sound policy. 1,2,3,4,5,6 Small round table approach. Government staff helping facilitation. Length- could have been shorter.   8   95 Ottawa 2016 Ottawa 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Non-profit Organisme à but non lucratif How to integrate legislatures, apply OGP models and practices to their operations and how they engage as a linkage between citizens and policy-making/scrutiny? Releasing data so that it is masked with variables that allow data to be aggregated in a way that allow people to find themselves (e.g. demography, age, geography). Exposure, democracy, transparency. It is an output of democracy that renders citizens engaged in co-creation of accountability mechanisms that should also integrate legislatures, which are the country's most broadly representative platform for articulating citizen interests. 4   Force participants to circulate between tables.       97 Ottawa 2016 Ottawa 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Non-profit Organisme à but non lucratif Sustainability?   Curiosity, sustainability (of this initiative), hope for more diverse collaborators. It allows citizen participation and evidence-based information. 3 The diverse group at my table. Felt like it was guided too much by facilitators/ open data topic. More from the traditional round table. 5 Thanks for your hard work and listening. 115 Toronto 2016 Toronto 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Non-profit Organisme à but non lucratif How do we motivate participation? Citizen's assemblies. Consultative budgeting.   I think government should be accessible. 4,5 talking about civic engagement     8   119 Toronto 2016 Toronto 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Non-profit Organisme à but non lucratif How can we make government accessible and welcoming to all, especially youth? Proactive education about how government works and who to go to with ideas and questions Advocacy, community, participation Changing the systems within are as important as working to change outside the sytem.   the discussion forum     10   108 Toronto 2016 Toronto 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Non-profit Organisme à but non lucratif Standardization of open data in Canada, across municipal, provincial and federal levels. Enforce rules about municipal departments releasing data (mandate them). computer science, engage, community Transparency of community information is important. 1,2,3,4,5,6 great diversity of background and opinion not long enough improve communication times, more contacts 10   121 Toronto 2016 Toronto 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Non-profit Organisme à but non lucratif What feedback do people get from politicains when they give feedback?   knowledge, network, feedback People having meaningful access to their government officials   small group conversation with feedback from larger group not long enough   10   114 Toronto 2016 Toronto 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Non-profit Organisme à but non lucratif What are the outreach efforts that are engaging youth specifically? Participation Research Youth, vision, action The potential for change that it allows us to envision-- when you know the problem you can address it. 3,4,5 group work discussion context set for the workshops various approaches/ ask youth directly 8   116 Toronto 2016 Toronto 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Non-profit Organisme à but non lucratif How to reach people who are unengaged and engage them (show them importance and impact of government) ? Civil jury   The government represents all Canadians and need to be held accountable at all times. 4           53 Edmonton 2016 Edmonton 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Other Autres How can we take advantage of existing community infrastructure to engage citizens and open up information (public libraries)? establishing metadata standards across jurisdictions in Canada that are interoperable with international standards contribute ideas, shape plans, hear ideas It is important and useful to citizens and I serve citizens. 2, 4, 5 meeting people with common interests and learning about government challenges   reach out to more people! Get more people involved. 10 "Are there overarching long term open gov goals that span action plans? Any thought towards measuring or aiming for long term effects? I'd be interested in what those are. Other sector = public library" 122 Victoria 2016 Victoria 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Other Autres What can't be shared? What happends with data misuse? Inform=wholesome views of information. Improve= consolidate and clean data. Involve= cross jurisdiction and persons manipulating data. Partnerships,data quality, end user feedback and improvements. Removing the barriers between levels of government.       Citizens does not care who owns data and provides service. By default- input, privacy, information.   Business intelligence. Understand each other better. Improve the way we interact. 145 Whitehorse 2016 Whitehorse 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Other Autres How can we streamline/simplify public data to ensure it is understandable and relevant? Identify, develop and share tools for open data with other levels of government. Maintain a culture of open government regardless of changes in political leadership. communication, transparency, effectiveness For work with our own citizens and with other governments. 1,2,3,4,5 Open to everyone. Advance information about the session was vague. Encourage/ promote greater participation by broader audience.     148 Whitehorse 2016 Whitehorse 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Other Autres Building data literacy in communities. Having information easily accessible but also in an organized manner. Good quality, information, helps making good decisions It helps with accountability. 2,4,6 Openness to discuss issues.   It is so broad therefore difficult to make it tangible. 8   142 Whitehorse 2016 Whitehorse 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Other Autres How are you collaborating? Partnership-- real partnership. Data, First Nation, perspective Nothing about us without us. Data is important and valuable if done in a good way. 4,6   Only First Nations here. I didn't to attend all of it- my fault, sorry. Collaborate and engage. 10 Thanks for the invite. 66 Edmonton 2016 Edmonton 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais PTGov Gouvernement des P/T       Its my job and also to elarn from others asking the same questions of how to improve access to government info. 2,4,5 round tables and sharing of ideas     8   60 Edmonton 2016 Edmonton 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais PTGov Gouvernement des P/T What is the digital preservation strategy? Consistency of data/standards, digital literacy to make it understandable learn This is part of my day-to-day work directing clients of open data 4 Hearing practical examples of open data   still wondering what the lack of citizen engagement impacts are…     59 Edmonton 2016 Edmonton 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais PTGov Gouvernement des P/T Provide an example that has happened recently for future presentations   learning, application, planning (future) data circulation can better serve my unit's ability to serve our clients (particularly vulnerable) 3,4 range of examples provided TV, too small / need projector and screen give vivid examples that demonstrate past successes not just in Canada but other countries 8   56 Edmonton 2016 Edmonton 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais PTGov Gouvernement des P/T More practical and less theoretical Culture change and change the relationship with government privacy, access, openness We need to achieve a healthy balance between privacy and openess 1,4,6 Networking   Provide more background information leading up to the session 8 Yes these sessions for more specific information gathering such as "how", "when" and "what" 54 Edmonton 2016 Edmonton 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais PTGov Gouvernement des P/T Ask NGOs: What questions do you have? What data would help you with your argument? Eat your own dog food government - develop policy based on collaboration.               My child in grade two is being taught Data Analysis and they even call it that! 57 Edmonton 2016 Edmonton 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais PTGov Gouvernement des P/T focus on particular challenges; climate change, public health, consumer protection; economic development Crowd source citizen data relationship, data, citizen it brings citizens to the table, inclusive of all. Transparency ensures a better run governmetn; to solve grand challenges 1,2,3,4,5 Conversation and data collection (this form) Not enough time comore time, advance notice! 9   61 Edmonton 2016 Edmonton 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais PTGov Gouvernement des P/T How can we reach out to citizens and what they would like to see in open government? engage citizens on what they want interest, profession, share I place great value in transparency and openness of government information to enable citizens to participate. 1, 2, 3, 4 the sharing   more diverse audience 8   63 Edmonton 2016 Edmonton 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais PTGov Gouvernement des P/T Impacts to governance (public + role of govt) and are citizens ready to engage? Analyse current status / maturity model pragmatically i.e. staying on message is important (collaborative, public engagement) but reality is that is not the case. Need better analysis to shape actions. champion (culture), trust (outcome), ubiquitessness (data) Enables better services for citizens role fo govt better fulfilled to meet demands / needs / expectations of the citizens we serve. 4, 6 table dialogue logistics? No "citizens" present more, rapid 7   67 Edmonton 2016 Edmonton 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais PTGov Gouvernement des P/T License agreements Connect with NRCan (GeoConnections) advocacy, to learn, connect It is my job (from spatial) 1, 4 diverse         68 Edmonton 2016 Edmonton 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais PTGov Gouvernement des P/T preservation of historical data and connecting the data / info over time connecting the info/data between department over time knowledge, engage, access to easily obtain information. A one-stop shop to government info 1, 2 the ability to engage Questions were too broad   6   69 Edmonton 2016 Edmonton 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais PTGov Gouvernement des P/T what do citizens really want? Is government really interested in being open? Find out what we actually share relatively immediately and demonstrate its worth curiosity, resources, sharing its my job and the realization of the massive latent value of information to citizens and government   interaction     7   70 Edmonton 2016 Edmonton 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais PTGov Gouvernement des P/T What do Canadians want in terms of Open Government? Seek out mechanisms that allow us to realize the latent value of information we hold.                 71 Edmonton 2016 Edmonton 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais PTGov Gouvernement des P/T   Statscan has a learning toolkit for students and teachers. Perhaps repackaging that for use of data/analytics or emulating for broader education on open gov             7   72 Edmonton 2016 Edmonton 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais PTGov Gouvernement des P/T   We have been using faulty logic and assumptions. Our perceived fears and reality do not match. Our behaviour is driven by outdated beliefs.                 118 Toronto 2016 Toronto 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais PTGov Gouvernement des P/T Why doesn't government procurement allow/reflect today's entrepreneurs and start-ups to scale? Having a (well marketed) platform and easy acccesible forum/ platform that can allow for efficient feedback and response times. learn, engage, discuss Allows for transparency and real citizen engagement to assist in reformation or input on policies, strategies and offerings. 2,3,4,5,6 the diverse discusssion not enough time…   10   120 Toronto 2016 Toronto 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais PTGov Gouvernement des P/T   When databases are originally built to look at the various other purposes and record additional data.   We need to be able to make bettter decisions. 1,2,3,4,5,6       9   125 Victoria 2016 Victoria 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais PTGov Gouvernement des P/T How can we farm data from the public to create unique datasets yet protect privacy and ensure quality. Create a process where data is open faster through removing, be default, PIA data. Partnerships, citizens, quality. Remove barriers between levels of government to work more effectively with citizens & industry. 1,2,3,4,5,6 Having a good representation from business areas and knowledge.   Don’t need a long presentation. 10 Really appreciate this opportunity. 134 Victoria 2016 Victoria 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais PTGov Gouvernement des P/T Funding models. Release postal code locations. Useful in apps to get approximate user location. Open, postal, codes. Increasing the velocity of data maximizes its utility. It can even save lives in the case of accurate address locations. 4 Opportunity to network with other open data people. Not enough information about federal program. More federal participation in table discussions.   10   123 Victoria 2016 Victoria 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais PTGov Gouvernement des P/T A Canada-wide commitment to the release of select high value (fundamental) data. Open data by default-- for all new data collected, proactive release. Also, resolve the lack of this concerning FACTS. Hear from others, contribute ideas, improve my business. Healthy democracy. Enabling others to get and do what they need. 2,4 Good dialogue. Learned new things. Some special interests did dominate. Expect prep homework done. Too much instruction- too little workshop dialogue.   Engage the local authorities! 151 Whitehorse 2016 Whitehorse 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais PTGov Gouvernement des P/T   Default is that data will be open prior to collection. transparency, accountability, opportunity Improve and guarantees democracy and citizens' awareness. 1,2,3,4,5,6 Openness of session. Brainstorming.     7   138 Whitehorse 2016 Whitehorse 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais PTGov Gouvernement des P/T   Let the ground-level workers talk more, not just the press releases. Open source, cultural change Data is infrastructure. It should be public by default/ accessible.   Everything!   It was too short… 9 Can you tell me why GoC switched from Drupal to Adobe? I'd like to know personal stories from GoC workers about 'how to' publish data. 152 Whitehorse 2016 Whitehorse 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais PTGov Gouvernement des P/T Engaging the average citizen in the conversation around open data. Disclose what doesn't need to be kept secret. information, conversation, change It fights the culture of secrecy that is harmful to government and the public interest. 1,2,3,5 Dogs. Also involved a lot of discussion for a tricky topic.   Opening presentation slightly long. 9   150 Whitehorse 2016 Whitehorse 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais PTGov Gouvernement des P/T How/ options explored to operationalize open data. Compel bureaucrats to publish data. learn, participate It is a major policy discussion today. 2 Balance between information session and workshop.     9   140 Whitehorse 2016 Whitehorse 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais PTGov Gouvernement des P/T How do we make open government a national imperative, not just a federal one.   Opportunity, transparency, democracy Creates a better future for all Canadians.   The size (30) number of people for the session was good. Open data for all Canadians is good. An open bar for all Canadians would be better. More dogs.   Please support CODE 2016. 153 Whitehorse 2016 Whitehorse 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais PTGov Gouvernement des P/T   Help overcome the culture of fear about making data and information open. access, accountability, opportunity We capture/ generate lots of data and information and it is useful and belongs to citizens. It has value and will create opportunity in ways we don't even know. 2,3,4 Nice to hear that others are struggling in the way we are. Feels like we have a huge mountain to climb to move beyond current situtation.       143 Whitehorse 2016 Whitehorse 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais PTGov Gouvernement des P/T How does an organization culturally shift to one that is more open and knows how to share/ use data. Provide online tools / resources (something similar to BC Gov's UX toolkit). curious, tools, network In my role we are responsible for sharing information with the public. Want to know more effective ways to do this e.g. tools, process. 4 Discussion.   Better promote sessions. 8   141 Whitehorse 2016 Whitehorse 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais PTGov Gouvernement des P/T How smaller jurisdictions with fewer resources can be more open -- essentially when dealing with legacy systems/ data sets. Provide data sets in a centralized (easily searchable) repository along with tools to help citizens interpret data. Trust, transparency, open data as an enabler It improves transparency-- important for a well-functioning democracy. 2,5,6 Small group discussions period.   Small group size was good, but it's too bad that few people attended-- wider advertising? 8 Thanks for coming. Interesting in Access to Information Review. 147 Whitehorse 2016 Whitehorse 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais PTGov Gouvernement des P/T Digital collaboration between different government levels. Tools connecting all governments. Status, knowledge, direction Part of my job. 1,2,3,4 Discussions. Need 5 minute break. More notice of meeting. 10   149 Whitehorse 2016 Whitehorse 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais PTGov Gouvernement des P/T What should/ shouldn't we share when it comes to HR information. Change culture. interest, proactive I maintain websites and website content. 1,2,3,4,5,6 Round tables. Nothing. This is great. Keep going! 10   144 Whitehorse 2016 Whitehorse 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais PTGov Gouvernement des P/T What information? Need the background behind the data criteria. fairness, transparency, responsibility Because I care about the words above. Also, for future generations. 1,4,5 Very interactive. Need more people from outside government. Effective communication- when, where, what etc. 7   113 Toronto 2016 Toronto 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Student Étudiant Be sure to empower youth to build their own engagement processes a platform (online) dedicated to contact between politicians and citizens community, civic engagement, youth Connecting people to their government and placing responsibility on citizens to take actions and get engaged helps build strong, resilient, vibrant communities 1,4 That this conversation on open government is happening at the federal level not enough structure more prompts (questions) 6   110 Toronto 2016 Toronto 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Student Étudiant How can we engage the private sector? Use Consensys learn, promote, network PERSONAL INFORMATION REMOVED Consensys: an engagement platform connecting politicians to constituents. 1,2,3,4,5,6 meeting others   all good 7   107 Toronto 2016 Toronto 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Student Étudiant How can government officials ensure commitments to transparency stem from top to bottom and employees buy-in on these initiatives? Hold government accountable to response time for public. Make public government representatives at international forums so civil society know who to contact frustrated, passionate, lucky As a youth delegate that has represented at international forums (World Health Assembly, World Bank etc.) I've been through the frustrating process and lack of transparency to meet with Canadian officials prior and during these meetings. I want more transparency & accountability to youth than the experience I went through. 1,3,4,5,6 How approchable and open it was for ideas wished the time was longer. Ensure widespread marketing so potential participants are aware of them. 9   111 Toronto 2016 Toronto 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Student Étudiant How can we use this 'data' for innovation? Implement high touch personal connectors to scan what's out there involvement, future, Canada Want to be an informed citizens 4 group discussion more background on open government/ data and how it works make sure people know it exists 6   112 Toronto 2016 Toronto 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Student Étudiant How to use open data to take action--> access isn't an endpoint, it's a transition   exciting, youth, innovators Government is built by people and should remain for people. 4,5 group setting more representation from government? more in person sessions 8   117 Toronto 2016 Toronto 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Student Étudiant What issue that youth face can the government address? Eg. Youth suicide rates Create a challenge issued to 16-24 year olds across the country that deals with a social issue and hold an event to listen to and explore the solutions they come up with. You could also have a prize for the most creative and practical solution. innovation, activism, change I have been involved as a youth in the federal & municipal government & have learned a lot of things through my experiences & I think other people could benefit. 1 Discussions         154 Whitehorse 2016 Whitehorse 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel English Anglais Student Étudiant The organization of data released by governments. Offer training on data interpretation. Have a third party in charge of data release. understanding, learning It is critical to a society based on democracy. 2,3,4,5,6 The dialogue among participants.     8   7 ARMA 2016 ARMA 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel French Français FedGov   A quel type d'information et de données les citoyens souhaitent avoir accès. RT (Rough translation): what type of information and data do citizens wish to have access to. open departmental GCDocs libraries apprendre, participer, influencer L'initiative du GO met en valeur l'importance de la gestion de l'information 2, 4 Discussion en groupe avec de nouveaux "collègues" pas de biscuits pour accompanger mon thé! offrir ces consultations en francais, ou de moins en format bilingue 10 merci! 75 Montreal 2016 Montréal 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel French Français PTGov   Fiabilité des données ouvertes—métadonnées. RT: Reliability of open data—metadata. Outils de visualisation des données. (VR) RT: Tools for data display/ data viewing. Interconnexion, connaitre intervenants, suivre l’évolution de l’ouvert. RT: interconnection, to know different players, to follow the evolution of 'open'. Favorise démocratie. RT: Favour democracy/prefer democracy. 4,5 Grandes variétés des exemples succès d’utilisation des données. RT: A wide variety of examples of success of how data has been used. Trop court. Publier des exemples succès d’utilisation des données. RT: Make public / publish success stories of data usage. 7 Continuer le processus d’ouverture. RT: Continue the process of opening up the dialogue. 76 Montreal 2016 Montréal 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel French Français Individual   Quels sont les grandes directions du Canada? RT: What are the major directions of Canada? Donner le sentiment aux citoyens qu’ils sont interpellés. RT: Give citizens the feeling that they have been consulted on this process/ called out to for feedback. comprendre, apprendre, communiquer. RT: to understand, to learn, to communicate. Citoyen doit bien comprendre «  Qu’est-ce que c’est un gouvernement ouvert ». RT: Citizen needs to understand " What is an open government?" 4,5,6 J'ai appris beaucoup à propos du gouvernement ouvert. RT: I learned a lot about open government. Je suis venu avec l’idée d’un “libre-échange”, mais ce ne m’était pas à propos de ce sujet que la rencontre était faite. Mettre les idées dans un enveloppe et sortir chaque idée et en discutée. RT: Put ideas in an envelope and take out an idea to discuss it together. 8   77 Montreal 2016 Montréal 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel French Français FedGov                     Le SPVM a dévoilé des données sur les introductions par effraction (http://www.spvm.qc.ca/fr/Actualites/Details/13221). Au lieu de divulguer les adresses des propriétés impliquées, on utilise plutôt les intersections. RT: SPVM laid out data on the introductions by force. Instead of divulging the addresses of implicated properties, we use the intersections more. 79 Montreal 2016 Montréal 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel French Français FedGov                     Projet d'étude de McGill sur la pollution, un logiciel pourrait permettre de visualiser les émissions de CO2 en temps réel. RT: RT: A study project from McGill on pollution, a software program would allow the display/ viewing of CO2 emissions data in real time. 139 Whitehorse 2016 Whitehorse 2016 Indv Comment Commentaire individuel French Français Non-profit Comment changer la culture démocratique. RT: How to change the democratic culture. Rendre public ce que est déjà dans des systèmes informatiques (les solutions et contributions). RT: Make public what is already in information systems (solutions and contributions). Transparence, curiosité, démocratie. L’information est essentielle à la critique et l’analyse. 2,5 Possibilité de discuter. Le public et le gouvernement ont des besoins différents. Ils seront importants de séparer les 2 dans les consultations. Accessibilité, disponibilité. Pouvoir parler a quelqu’un pour obtenir l’information ou savoir où la trouver à la loi d'ATIP. 7 Pas de présentation en français. N’est pas normal. C’est la loi! La culture bureaucratique doit changer. Le public n’est pas l’ennemie.