The access to information system grows less accessible
David Eaves reviews the government’s open data plans.
David Eaves commends the launch of CIDA’s new open data site.
David Eaves writes to the new class of MPs.
Michael Geist notes that the disrepute clause has been used since 2008 and considers the larger culture change at hand.
David Eaves lauds the creation of a new open data portal, but questions the fine print (which includes a clause that users “shall not use the data made available through the GC Open Data Portal in any way which, in the opinion of Canada, may bring disrepute to or prejudice the reputation of Canada”).
David Eaves nominates the census debate.
David Eaves lauds David Cameron’s new commitment to transparent accounting.
David Eaves launches Emitter.ca, an online tool that uses federal government data to map pollution sources in your neighbourhood.
The Liberals have now set out their open government agenda, which would, in addition to restoring the long-form census, include as follows.
The magazine’s Rethink issue—Warning: sideways design may blow your mind—includes this story on the open data and open government movements. The ideas discussed there may or may not change everything.
David Eaves—with the essay that seemed to start yesterday’s Twitter exchange—condemns the census decision on a variety of fronts.