Written by Teresa Scassa Read more posts by Teresa @ http://www.teresascassa.ca/ With little fanfare, the Canadian government has released its much awaited, newly revised Open GovernmentLicence. The previous version that had been available on its Open Data site was a beta version on which public comments were invited. The government has also published its Open Government Licence Consultation Report, … Read More
Stack Exchange Kicks Off New Open Data Forum – Check It Out!!
By Matthew Tenney “Open Data Stack Exchange is a question and answer site for developers and researchers interested in open data. It’s 100% free, no registration required.” http://opendata.stackexchange.com/ For those of you familiar with Stack Exchange already it is a pleasant sight to find the new Open Data forum online. If you are just now becoming acquainted with the site, … Read More
Explorations In Geoweb – The Important Relationship Between Geoweb and Open Data
The Geoweb (related to open data) depends on open data to remain functional and accurate. This relationship functions in reverse as well, in that the support, use, and maintenance of open data can depend on Geoweb applications. One of the factors that influence public support is the perception of use and accessibility of the data. Without public support, open data … Read More
Quebec Unveils New Open Data Portal
By Matthew Tenney The Quebec government, considered one of the most opaque in Canada, took a tentative first step toward transparency by unveiling a central website for provincial data. The new open data portal, at donnees.gouv.qc.ca, is the province’s first shot at open government, the idea that democracy is strengthened when administrations are transparent and actively court the participation of … Read More