Empowering Canadians with Open Data

We are a national collective of open data supporters who strive to promote and support relevant initiatives across the country. This can range from working directly on creating content for digital literacy to driving events like our webinars.

We are also the organization that works with partners to hold our Canadian Open Data Summits, where hundreds of open data and open government stakeholders meet to learn and collaborate on various initiatives.

 

2025 Canadian Open Data & GovMaker Summit
The 2025 Canadian Open Data & GovMaker Summit (Nov 24-26, Fredericton, NB) is seeking your ideas! This year’s Summit will explore an overarching theme of "Governance in the Digital Age: Unlocking Public Value Through Data." Submit your proposal by July 11, 2025.
Call for Proposals

Getting Started

Welcome to the world of open data!  Whether you’re an entrepreneur, researcher, or simply curious about the world around you, open data offers endless possibilities. Let’s embark on this exciting journey together, leveraging the power of open data to build a brighter future!

Using Open Data

Take advantage of the resources we have curated for you and unlock the full potential of open data.

Advocacy

Be a part of a collective of Canadians that drive leadership, advocacy, education and engagement around Open Data.

Upcoming Events

Online

2025 Canadian Open Data Awards

The Canadian Open Data Community will recognize excellence in the field with the 2025 Canadian Open Data Awards. Up to

Partner Event
Online

Open Data Institute – Data-centric AI webinar #7: Data transparency and AI

Two widely accepted beliefs about data and AI are that: 1) data is fundamental to AI development. 2) in order

Pub Night

Open Data Pub Night (Toronto)

RSVP Here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/open-data-pub-night-for-toronto-tickets-841800296347 Where: Walrus Pub & Beer Hall, 187 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5L 1G5 When: Thursday, March 7th

Pub Night

Open Data Pub Night (Vancouver)

Where: Malone’s Taphouse – 608 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1V8 When: Tuesday, March 5th from 5:30 p.m. Eastern

Open Call

June Open Call

Want to learn about what’s going on in the Canadian Open* (Data/Government/Tech) landscape, or share what you have been working