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Open Government 101 Presentation to January 2017

Open Government is…  Key Elements Open data Open license About greater openness and accountability, strengthening democracy and driving innovation and economic opportunities for all Canadians.  A global movement in governance and public administration Transformational, redefining the relationship between citizens and the state An opportunity! Key Elements Open data Open license Dialogue and collaboration Not a new concept 1802 – Hansard 1983 – Access to Information Act Key Elements include: Transparency & accountability Open, accessible information and data Participative democracy Use of new tools and technologies Recognizes that there are certain things that the state is best at doing and others where citizens can make a really helpful contribution Governments no longer have a monopoly on the development of relevant policy analysis. If we believe that citizens can make meaningful contributions to policy debates, then we need to equip them with relevant information. Global movement Guided by OGP, a multilateral initiative that aims to secure concrete commitments from governments OGP reflects profound transformations - Governments are adopting innovative tools Social media, data analytics, innovative financing and partnerships, design tools Not just a question of keeping pace with new technology; it’s also about harnessing the forces of change OG is an opportunity – adapt to changing citizen expectations Social media, mobile technology and digital culture are raising citizen expectations They expect more than just responses to ATIPs. They expect more than just capable responses to complaints. In this new world of digitally enabled government, open government opens the door for citizens to take on a much greater role in public policy.

Coordinated globally by the OGP The Open Government Partnership (OGP) is a multilateral initiative that aims to secure concrete commitments from governments to: Promote transparency Empower citizens Fight corruption Harness new technologies to strengthen governance 75 participating countries Canada signaled its intent to join in 2011, and launched its first National Action Plan in 2012 Canada joined the OGP in 2011, launching its first National Action Plan in 2012. Goals: Promote transparency, empower citizens, fight corruption, and harness new technologies to strengthen governance Launched in 2011 with 8 founding governments (Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Norway, the Philippines, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States) 75 member countries Canada is an active member of the OGP, and co-anchor of the OGP’s Open Data Working Group. Working with governments around the world to support strong, ambitious open government commitments. Canada has also showed itself to be a world leader in open government through other forums: Lead Steward of the Open Data Charter Close partner of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC0), which administers Open Data for Development, OD4D, network Global Affairs Canada is chair of the International Aid Transparency Initiative, working to support international good practices on aid transparency and greater interoperability among data standards Along with IDRC and World Bank, hosted the International Open Data Conference in Ottawa in 2015. This conference brought together over 1000 open data experts from around the world. Canada has participated in a number of international forums in recent years, including ConDatos, the Latin American regional conference on open data; regional and global OGP Summits; and more recently the ODI Leaders’ Network Government of Ontario is participating in subnational pilot initiative

Global trends include… Evolving Democratic Norms Changing citizen expectations Accountability tool, but also for policy and program design and implementation Openness as a means to combat new trend of disengagement and protectionism Civil society playing a constructive role Cross-sector collaboration has huge potential Beyond conventional engagement, focus on dialogue and engagement Innovating policy Openness and citizen participation instrumental in successfully implementing innovations Democratic norms are evolving Citizen expectations are changing Higher expectations around legitimacy and accountability Institutions that fail to conform to open government norms seen as deficient Governments need to pay as much attention to positive contributions to public policy as they do to complaints Even where electoral democracy is less deeply engrained than in Canada, civil society is increasingly demanding far more than just free and fair elections. The process through which policy initiatives are developed will have greater inherent value Civil society can help modernize governance Canadian civil society has not coalesced around Open Government. In many other countries, civil society organizations are actively demanding transparency and proposing concrete tools to improve cross-sector engagement The benefits of openness are clear in places where civil society is empowered to effectively engage with government. Organizations are able to analyse data that is relevant to their needs and provide insight into their interests.

A Key Government of Canada Priority Mandate Letters – “higher bar for openness and transparency” 2015 Speech From the Throne – “the Government is committed to open and transparent government” 2016 Federal Budget: $11.5M over five years to double TBS capacity to support engagement with Canadians, design and deliver an ambitious open government strategy, and accelerate the provision of digital content $12.9M over five years to make it easier for Canadians to access government information, including their personal information All Mandate Letters We have also committed to set a higher bar for openness and transparency in government.  It is time to shine more light on government to ensure it remains focused on the people it serves.  Government and its information should be open by default Also, TBS Mandate Letter commitments Take a leadership role to review policies to improve the use of evidence and data in program innovation and evaluation, more open data, and a more modern approach to comptrollership. Accelerate and expand open data initiatives and make government data available digitally, so that Canadians can easily access and use it. Work with the Minister of Justice to enhance the openness of government, including leading a review of the Access to Information Act to ensure that Canadians have easier access to their own personal information, that the Information Commissioner is empowered to order government information to be released and that the Act applies appropriately to the Prime Minister’s and Ministers’ Offices, as well as administrative institutions that support Parliament and the courts. Open and Transparent Government (Speech from the Throne) Second, the Government is committed to open and transparent government. The trust Canadians have in public institutions—including Parliament—has, at times, been compromised. By working with greater openness and transparency, Parliament can restore it. To make sure that every vote counts, the Government will undertake consultations on electoral reform, and will take action to ensure that 2015 will be the last federal election conducted under the first-past-the-post voting system. To restore public trust and bring an end to partisanship, the Government will follow through on its commitment to reform the Senate by creating a new, non-partisan, merit-based process to advise the Prime Minister on Senate appointments. And to give Canadians a stronger voice in the House of Commons, the Government will promote more open debate and free votes, and reform and strengthen committees. Also notable are the things the Government will not do: it will not use government ads for partisan purposes; it will not interfere with the work of parliamentary officers; and it will not resort to devices like prorogation and omnibus bills to avoid scrutiny. Enhancing Open Data Initiatives (Page 209, Budget 2016) The Government is committed to accelerating and expanding open data initiatives and to better involving Canadians in policy-making. Budget 2016 proposes to provide $11.5 million over five years to double the Treasury Board Secretariat’s budget for open government activities. This funding will allow the Treasury Board Secretariat to enhance its capacity to support engagement with Canadians, to design and deliver an ambitious open government strategy and to accelerate the provision of digital content. Enhancing Access to Information (Page 208, Budget 2016) Transparency includes providing Canadians with timely access to their own personal information held by government. To make it easier for Canadians to access government information, including their personal information, the Government proposes to create a simple, central website where Canadians can submit requests to any government institution. This will be backed up with a 30-day guarantee for personal information requests: should a request take longer than 30 days to fulfill, the Government will provide a written explanation for the delay to the requester and to the Privacy Commissioner. Budget 2016 proposes to provide the Treasury Board Secretariat with $12.9 million over five years for these activities. “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

Two Important Federal Initiatives Directive on Open Government Open Government Portal Directive on Open Government Mandatory policy instrument which includes yearly milestones for implementation by departments. Seeks to maximize the release of government data and information. Upcoming milestone will be publication of departmental data inventories Open Government Portal – Open.Canada.Ca One stop shop for information on open government. Launched as open data portal, data.gc.ca, in 2011. Relaunched in 2013 as next-generation Open Government Portal. Includes foundational information on GC open government activities, including Canada’s Biennial Plans to the Open Government Partnership. Structured along three pillars of activity: Open Data: GC departments and agencies can submit their open datasets via a self-service interface to the portal. Canadians can search across all available datasets from 45 participating departments, and download data in machine-readable formats. Open Information: Allows users to search GC publications and unstructured information resources. Open Information Portal currently provides consolidated access to electronic publications provided by Public Services and Procurement Canada and Library and Archives Canada. Open Dialogue: Brings together a number of related activities, including TBS’s open government blog and consultations on open government initiatives.

Canada’s Third Biennial Plan to the OGP (2016-2018) 22 Commitments under four areas Expand and Improve Open Data Define an Approach for Measuring Open Government Performance Develop Open Government Skills in the Federal Public Service Open by Default Increase Transparency of Budget and Other Department of Finance Information Improve Public Information on Canadian Corporations Fiscal Transparency Increase Openness of Federal Science Activities (Open Science) Stimulate Private Sector Innovation through Canada’s Open Data Exchange (ODX) Align Open Data across Canada (Open Data Canada) Innovation, Prosperity, and Sustainable Development Enable Open Dialogue and Open Policy Making Promote Open Government Globally Engaging Canadians and the World Canada’s Third Biennial Plan to the Open Government Partnership was developed through consultation with Canadians, stakeholders, and government departments. The Plan includes twenty-two commitments that are structured around four priority areas: Open by default: Canadians can easily access government data and information in open, standardized formats. Highlight commitments: expand and improve open data, define an approach for measuring open government performance, build open government skills across the public service Fiscal transparency: Government of Canada financial and budget information is available and easy to understand, allowing Canadians to track how their tax dollars are spent. Highlight commitments: increase transparency of budget information, improve public information on corporations Innovation, prosperity, and sustainable development: Government data and information can be used by Canadians to improve their lives, and to create sustainable, inclusive social and economic progress worldwide. Highlight commitments: stimulate private sector innovation, increase openness of science activities, align open data across Canada, Engaging Canadians and the world: Canadians have the information they need to meaningfully interact with and participate in their democracy. Canada demonstrates leadership by championing open government principles and initiatives around the world. Highlight commitments: Enable open dialogue and open policy-making, promote open government globally

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Moving Forward to Realize the Value of Openness Open by design and new OGP priorities Communication and Visualization tools Data inventories and Prioritization Co-creation and Open policy-making Crowdsourcing data and Re-defining “open” As we move forward to implement our open government agenda, there are a number of important initiatives we can undertake to support greater openness, transparency, and accountability, driving economic and social benefits for everyone. Moving to open by design: Ensuring policies and practices are in place that allow us to understand what data we hold, and allow us to create and collect data in ways that make opening it up easier and more automated Visualization tools and strong communication: Provide tools Canadians need to understand how to work with data; support greater data and civic literacy; raise awareness of open government initiatives and their potential value to Canadians Data inventories and prioritization: TBS will provide guidance to departments on prioritizing data for release; departmental data inventories will be published; Government will continue to engage with Canadians to understand what data they want and need Open policy-making: In the last year, Government has renewed its approach to public consultation; consultations have been held on a wide range of subjects, from postal services to electoral reform to public health issues; need to study and understand what public engagement activities can best ensure Canadians have a voice in government policy development and decision-making Re-defining “open”: Canada is joining many other governments in expanding its definition of what it is to be “open”. For example, the Government has committed to more transparent and accountable processes for public appointments, with a focus on ensuring that Government of Canada institutions better reflect the diversity of the Canadian population.

Questions Questions? For more information: - Visit open.canada.ca for the latest updates on the Government of Canada’s open government activities - Individual email addresses of the presenters may be added