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Access to Information and Open Government Presentation to the ATI-OG Working Group February 16, 2017

A Key Government of Canada Priority Mandate Letters “We have also committed to set a higher bar for openness and transparency in government” TBS President to “work with the Minister of Justice to enhance the openness of government, including leading a review of the Access to Information Act” 2016 Federal Budget Provided funding to make it easier for Canadians to access government information, including their personal information Doubled TBS capacity to support engagement with Canadians, design and deliver an ambitious open government strategy, and accelerate the provision of digital content “Government and its information must be open by default. Simply put, it is time to shine more light on government to make sure it remains focused on the people it was created to serve – Canadians." The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada

Open Government is…  Key Elements Inform & Enable Respond A governing culture that fosters greater openness and accountability, enhances citizen participation in policymaking and service design, and creates a more efficient and responsive government  A global initiative in public policy – Canada joined the Open Government Partnership in 2012 Transformational, redefining the relationship between citizens and the state An opportunity! Key Elements Inform & Enable Respond Engage & Collaborate

Two Important Federal Accomplishments 1. Directive on Open Government Took effect on October 9, 2014 Aims to maximize the release of non-sensitive information and data Key requirements include releasing data under an open licence, in accessible formats, and creating data inventories 2. Open Government Portal One stop shop for information on open government Access to Information (ATI) is a key element of Open Information Over 27,950 ATI summaries available High: National Defence (2,659) Low: Human Rights Tribunal (2) ATI content page views English: 214,752 French: 16,958

Support for Innovation Canada’s Third Biennial Plan (2016-18) Third Biennial Plan includes 22 commitments under four areas Sharing government information and data: Enhance Access to Information Expand and Improve Open Data Streamline Requests for Personal Information Define an Approach for Measuring OG Performance Provide and Preserve Access to Information Open by Default Enabling citizens to better understand how their tax dollars are spent Fiscal Transparency Unleashing innovation and advancing sustainable development through data and information Support for Innovation Ensuring citizens are equipped to participate in their democracy Engaging Canadians