Open Government, Canada

About Open Government, Canada

Open Government is a Government of Canada portal that provides access to information disclosed as part of the federal government's commitment to accountability and transparency. It allows users to search for open data and information resources published by government institutions, review government spending and operations records including expenses, briefings, and reports tabled in parliament, and access summaries of completed Access to Information requests.

The site features specific datasets such as Temporary Foreign Worker data covering impacts on the Canadian labour market, and disclosure of government contracting data for contracts over $10,000. It also includes guidance on how to use and work with the published data, as well as publishing guidance for government institutions.

This resource is intended for individuals seeking government data, records of public spending, or information about federal access-to-information requests, including researchers, journalists, and members of the public interested in government transparency.

Key features

• Search open government data and information resources from federal institutions
• Access mandatory reporting on government spending, expenses, and briefings
• Browse summaries of completed Access to Information requests
• View disclosure data on government contracts over $10,000
• Access Temporary Foreign Worker program data
• Guidance for institutions on publishing open data

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