Open Government
Open Government is about making government more accessible to everyone. Participate in conversations, find data and digital records, and learn about open government.
Right now you can also help shape priorities and commitments for Open Government for 2018-2020.
Open data
Search Government of Canada data, learn how to work with datasets, see what people have done with our data.
Open information
Search Government of Canada digital records, completed access to information request summaries, and contracts over $10,000.
Open dialogue
Interact with open government experts and enthusiasts and share your ideas for new innovative approaches to open government.
About Open Government
Explore Canada’s open government commitments, discover open government programs across Canada, and learn more about the Open Government Licence.
New and updated datasets
- Canadian Wetland Inventory (CWI) ; Îles de la Madeleine
- Canadian Wetland Inventory (CWI) ; Grande plée Bleue region
- Canadian Wetland Inventory (CWI) ; Eastmain region
- Canadian Wetland Inventory (CWI) ; Cap Tourmente region
- Canadian Wetland Inventory (CWI) ; Baie de l'Isle-Verte region
- Canadian Wetland Inventory (CWI) ; Appalaches region
Latest blogs
- A Study on Citizen Engagement
- Our ongoing transition to digital government
- Update on creating Canada’s Fourth National Action Plan on Open Government
- Towards more transparent and accountable government spending
- Open Government Week – cause for celebration
- Estimates Reform helps you follow the money
- How Open Government can bring life-changing information to women
- View all blogs
Open government across Canada
Explore open government programs and events from coast to coast to coast, get information and tools to help build your own portal, including implementing the Open Government Licence in your jurisdiction.
Open maps
Explore the Government of Canada’s geospatial data, services, and applications and create customized maps.
Third Biennial Plan to the Open Government Partnership (2016-18)
Read our Third Biennial Plan to the Open Government Partnership to see where Open Government is going.