Open Government Week in Canada | OGP's Open Government Week
@OpenGovCan | @GouvOuvertCan
open-ouvert@tbs-sct.gc.ca
Hosting an Open Government Week Event
Join Canada, the Open Government Partnership (OGP) and countries around the world from May 16-20, 2022 to celebrate the fourth edition of Open Government Week! This year, Open Gov Week is about the doers, thinkers, creators and reformers working tirelessly to open government and renew democracy. By supporting Open Gov Week, you are helping to build a more open, inclusive, and accountable government.
Hosting an Open Gov Week event is your chance to get involved with the open government community by sharing ideas, discussing solutions, and inspiring open government reform anywhere. Anyone can host an event: it can be a town hall, a speaker series, a hackathon, a webinar or anything else that connects people to civic life!
In this guide for event hosts, you will find everything you need to help you promote your event.
To submit your event to our events calendar, or for any questions or additional support, please contact open-ouvert@tbs-sct.gc.ca.
Resources
This guide contains everything you need to promote your event, from email templates to event descriptions and suggested social media posts.
To join the conversation on social media and spread the word about Canada’s role in Open Gov Week, use the hashtags #OpenGovWeek and #OpenGovCan!
Register your event
You can add your event to our event calendar by sending an email to open-ouvert@tbs-sct.gc.ca with the following information:
- Event name
- Event date
- Event location
- Event website or registration form
- Contact email
Email invitation
Subject: Join us for [title of event] during Open Government Week!
From May 16-20, 2022, Canada is joining the Open Government Partnership (OGP) and countries around the world in hosting the fourth edition of Open Government Week.
This year, Open Gov Week is about the doers, thinkers, creators and reformers working tirelessly to open government and renew democracy. We encourage the Open Government community to come together to share ideas, discuss solutions, and honour the innovators transforming government work around the world.
We're taking part in the Open Government Week and would love for you to join us! This is a chance for you to get involved and represent Canada. You'll find below the details of our event. Hope to see you there!
[Insert title of event]
[Insert a short description of event]
Date: [insert date of event]
Time: [Insert time of event]
Location: [insert location of event or online]
How to register: [Insert registration link]
Know someone who would love to attend this event? Feel free to forward this invitation and help them join thousands of people in Canada and around the world who are participating in Open Government Week.
For more information on what Canada's doing for Open Government Week, including other events that are taking place near you, please visit https://open.canada.ca/en/content/open-government-week. To learn more about the global Open Government week, please visit OGP's website.
Description for event registration and ticketing websites
From May 16-20, 2022, Canada is joining the Open Government Partnership (OGP) and countries around the world in hosting the fourth edition of Open Government Week.
This year, Open Gov Week is about the doers, thinkers, creators and reformers working tirelessly to open government and renew democracy. We encourage the Open Government community to come together to share ideas, discuss solutions, and honour the innovators transforming government work around the world.
We're taking part in the Open Government Week by hosting [insert title of event]! At this event we'll [insert short description of event]. Don't miss your chance to get involved and join thousands of people in Canada and around the world who are participating in Open Government Week!
For more information on what Canada's doing for Open Government Week, including other events that are taking place near you, please visit https://open.canada.ca/en/content/open-government-week. To learn more about the global Open Government week, please visit OGP's website.
Social media support
Join thousands of people in Canada and around the world participating in Open Government Week through several social media platforms. Join the conversation via:
- Hashtag: #OpenGovWeek
- Linked hashtag: #OpenGovCan
Suggested Tweets
- Excited to be part of #OpenGovWeek this May 16-20! Join us to unite citizens and governments and showcase transparency, accountability and participation in government. To learn more, visit https://open.canada.ca/en/content/open-government-week #OpenGovCan
- This year, #OpenGovWeek celebrates the doers, thinkers, creators and reformers working to open government and renew democracy. See what Canada’s planning from May 16-20, 2022 here: https://open.canada.ca/en/content/open-government-week
- We're taking part in #OpenGovWeek! Join us for [title of event] on [date of event]. You can register here [insert link] or by viewing the event calendar at https://open.canada.ca/en/content/open-government-week
- Take part in Canada's #OpenGovWeek from May 16-20. Join us on [date of event] to [describe event]. Register now: [insert link]. #OpenGovCan
Suggested Facebook Posts
- #OpenGovWeek is a unique opportunity for Canadians to have an influence on how government interacts with its citizens and to discuss #OpenGovCan. Take a seat at the table by signing up to take part! Take a look at the event calendar on https://open.canada.ca/en/content/open-government-week
- Join other Canadians who want to strengthen #OpenGovCan in their communities, cities, and provinces. This May 16-20, be a part of #OpenGovWeek and celebrate the doers, thinkers, creators and reformers working tirelessly to open government and renew democracy. Learn more here: https://open.canada.ca/en/content/open-government-week
- We're taking part in #OpenGovWeek! Join us on [date of event] to [description of event]. Take part in discussing #OpenGovCan to strengthen the collaboration between Canadians and government. Register now: [insert link]. You can also see what else Canada is planning for the week of May 16-20 by viewing the event calendar here: https://open.canada.ca/en/content/open-government-week
Graphics
Check out the Open Government Partnership design toolkit for custom Open Gov Week design templates or downloadable graphics and GIFS in English, French and Spanish.
