Canadian Open Data Exchange (ODX) (CA0032)
Overview
At-a-Glance
Action Plan: Canada, Second Action Plan, 2014-2016
Action Plan Cycle: 2014
Status: Inactive
Institutions
Lead Institution: Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Support Institution(s): NA
Policy Areas
Access to Information, Capacity Building, Open DataIRM Review
IRM Report: Canada End-of-Term Report 2014-2016, Canada Progress Report 2014-2015
Starred: No
Early Results: Did Not Change
Design i
Verifiable: Yes
Relevant to OGP Values: Access to Information , Technology
Implementation i
Description
The Government of Canada will establish an open data institute to support collaboration with the private sector, civil society, academia, and other levels of government to
promote the commercialization of open data.
IRM End of Term Status Summary
Commitment 3. Canadian Open Data Exchange
Commitment Text:
The Government of Canada will establish an open data institute to support collaboration with the private sector, civil society, academia, and other levels of government to promote the commercialization of open data.
The global movement of technology and social media is generating massive amounts of information. Capitalizing on data offers $1.3 trillion in possible economic development in North America alone (McKinsey & Company: 'Open data: Unlocking innovation and performance with liquid information'). This type of opportunity is leading public sector institutions in Canada at all levels to undertake open data initiatives. In response to the tremendous commercial opportunity represented by open data, the Government of Canada has announced an investment of $3 million over three years to launch a new institute on open data: the Canadian Open Data Exchange (ODX).
While governments collect much of the world's data, they do not always share it in ways that support ease of discoverability, access, use, or understanding by the public. Today, citizens expect to be able to access information and services electronically when and how they choose to do so. The creation of an information economy has motivated government to release vast amounts of public data, but there remain real challenges to accessing that data in a way that can generate insights, ideas, and services to truly benefit society.
ODX will work with governments, the private sector, civil society, and academia to help realize the full potential of open data for the economic and social benefit of Canada. ODX will bring together all of the pieces that support a sustainable, market-driven, open -data ecosystem whose success is measured by commercialization outcomes, such as the creation of jobs, companies, and wealth.
The vision for ODX is that by creating a platform and toolsets to help commercial actors use available data, new products and companies may be launched to meet market needs, social challenges will be addressed to improve the quality of life for Canadians, and, above all, new jobs will be created.
ODX will develop industry standards for open data, build a national marketplace where commercialization of open data can flourish, and support a pan-Canadian open data innovation community that will help incubate the next generation of data-driven companies. Through ODX, Canadians will be able to see the measurable economic benefits of open data in the form of job creation, investment in data-driven companies, and the establishment of a national hub for the commercialization of open data.
Deliverables to be completed in 2014-16:
- Establish an open data institute in Canada (the Canadian Open Data Exchange, or ODX), as a national marketplace that includes an online community for those engaged in the commercialization of open data. ODX will undertake the following in collaboration with governments, civil society organizations, and private industry:
- Developing new tools and applications that access and manipulate government data;
- Establishing a framework for open data standards, including the articulation of industry standards for presenting, and providing access to open data for key sectors;
- Consulting with industry champions on the development of demonstration projects for the commercialization of open data in priority sectors;
- Launching a national outreach program, including events, workshops, hackathons, and student contest opportunities nationwide; and
- Incubating new data-driven companies.
Responsible institution: Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Supporting institution(s): None
Start date: November 2014 End date: 30 June 2016
Commitment Aim:
This commitment aims to establish an open data institute to support collaboration with the private sector, civil society, academia, and other levels of government to promote the commercialization of open data. Companies should be able to turn to the institute for understanding, designing, and deploying open data-oriented products and services. The ODX would be a place for the collaborative development of new tools and applications to access and manipulate government data, to establish a framework for open data standards, and for consulting with industry champions on demonstration projects commercializing open data in priority sectors. It would launch a national outreach program and incubate new data-driven companies.
STATUS
Mid-term: Substantial
The Open Data Exchange (ODX) was launched in May 2015. The lead institution for the commitment announced that CND$3 million would be provided to Communitech Corporation to establish the exchange. At the time of the mid-term report, the ODX was in its infancy, with its first demonstration project scheduled for November 2015. Interviewees for the mid-term report noted that the ODX deliverables should be completed by March 2018, putting the anticipated completion date for this commitment outside of the timeframe covered by the second national action plan.
End of term: Limited
The IRM researcher coded this commitment as ‘substantially complete’ in the mid term progress report. Officials from agency responsible for this commitment were unable to provide the IRM researcher with an update in the requested timeframe for inclusion in this report. Personal correspondence with IRM Researcher September 6, 2016. That said, there is some evidence of progress change during the reporting period. The ODX announced that it was signing onto the Open Data Global Network in March 2016. ODX, ‘ODX Joins Open Data Global Network with Canada’s Open Data 150 Project,’ http://codx.ca/odx-joins-open-data-global-network-with-canadas-open-data-150-project/ During the latter part of the second national action plan, companies were surveyed and data was collected for the project. ODX, ‘OD150: First out of the Gate,’ http://codx.ca/od150-first-out-of-the-gate/ Given that there is no concrete evidence that the commitment has been completed in its entirety, it remains coded as ‘substantially’ complete.
Did it open government?
Access to information: Did not change
There is insufficient evidence to determine that the ODX led to either fundamental improvement or negative effect on government openness. Results of the effort that has gone into the establishment of the ODX remain to be seen.
Carried forward?
This commitment was carried over to the third action plan. Commitment 15 of the new action plan is titled ‘Stimulate Innovation Through Canada’s Open Data Exchange.’ The milestones map over those found in the second action plan and include:
- Complete a comprehensive mapping of 150 Canadian companies that are using open data to launch new products and services, create commercial and non-profit ventures, optimize their business processes, conduct research, and/or make data-driven decisions.
- Launch an online platform at www.opendata500.com/ca to showcase Canada’s Open Data 150.
- Establish a national network of open data users within industry to collaborate on the development of standards and practices in support of data commercialization.
- Collaborate with private industry on three demonstration projects to illustrate the commercialization potential of open data in priority sectors.
- Incubate 15 new data-driven companies by June 2018. Canada’s Third Biennial Plan to the Open Government Partnership 2016 – 2018, http://www.opengovpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2001/01/Canada_AP3.pdf
Commitments
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User-Friendly Open Government
CA0064, 2018, Access to Information
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Financial Transparency and Accountability
CA0065, 2018, Access to Information
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Corporate Transparency
CA0066, 2018, Anti-Corruption
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Digital Government and Services
CA0067, 2018, Automated Decision-Making
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Open Science
CA0068, 2018, Access to Information
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Healthy Democracy
CA0069, 2018, Civic Space
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Access to Information
CA0070, 2018, Access to Information
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Feminist and Inclusive Dialogue
CA0071, 2018, Capacity Building
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Reconciliation and Open Government
CA0072, 2018, Access to Information
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Open Government Community
CA0073, 2018, Access to Information
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Enhance Access to Information
CA0042, 2016, Access to Information
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Streamline Requests for Personal Information
CA0043, 2016, E-Government
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Expand and Improve Open Data
CA0044, 2016, Access to Information
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Provide and Preserve Open Information
CA0045, 2016, E-Government
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Define an Approach for Measuring Open Government Performance
CA0046, 2016, Capacity Building
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Develop Open Government Skills Across the Federal Public Service
CA0047, 2016, Access to Information
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Embed Transparency Requirements in the Federal Service Strategy
CA0048, 2016, Capacity Building
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Enhance Access to Culture & Heritage Collections
CA0049, 2016, Capacity Building
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Enhance Openness of Information on Government Spending and Procurement
CA0050, 2016, Capacity Building
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Increase Transparency of Budget and Other Department of Finance Information
CA0051, 2016, Capacity Building
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Increase Transparency of Grants and Contributions Funding
CA0052, 2016, Capacity Building
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Improve Public Information on Canadian Corporations
CA0053, 2016, E-Government
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Increase the Availability and Usability of Geospatial Data
CA0054, 2016, Access to Information
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Increase Openness of Federal Science Activities (Open Science)
CA0055, 2016, Capacity Building
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Stimulate Innovation through Canada’s Open Data Exchange (ODX)
CA0056, 2016, Access to Information
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Align Open Data Across Canada (Open Data Canada)
CA0057, 2016, Access to Information
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Implement the Extractives Sector Transparency Measures Act
CA0058, 2016, Anti-Corruption
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Support Openness and Transparency Initiatives Around the World
CA0059, 2016, Access to Information
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Engage Civil Society on Open Government
CA0060, 2016, Public Participation
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Enable Open Dialogue and Open Policy Making
CA0061, 2016, Capacity Building
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Promote Open Government Globally
CA0062, 2016, Access to Information
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Engage Canadians to Improve Key Canada Revenue Agency Services
CA0063, 2016, Access to Information
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Implement Directive on Open Government
CA0030, 2014, Access to Information
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Open Data Canada
CA0031, 2014, Access to Information
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Canadian Open Data Exchange (ODX)
CA0032, 2014, Access to Information
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Open Data for Development
CA0033, 2014, Access to Information
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Open Data Core Commitment
CA0034, 2014, Access to Information
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Open Science
CA0035, 2014, Science & Technology
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Mandatory Reporting on Extractives
CA0036, 2014, Anti-Corruption
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Open Contracting
CA0037, 2014, Anti-Corruption
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Open Information on Budgets and Expenditures
CA0038, 2014, Fiscal Openness
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Digital Literacy
CA0039, 2014, Capacity Building
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Open Information Core Commitment
CA0040, 2014, Access to Information
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Consulting Canadians
CA0041, 2014, Marginalized Communities
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International Aid Transparency Initiative: Publish Plan to Make CIDA Activities Available and Accessible
CA0010, 2012, Aid
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International Aid Transparency Initiative: Implement Plan
CA0011, 2012, Aid
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Opening Government of Canada Records: Increase Access to Archived Federal Documents at Library and Archives Canada
CA0012, 2012, Records Management
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Opening Government of Canada Records: Issue New Mandatory Policy on Document Classification
CA0013, 2012, Records Management
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Opening Government of Canada Records: Make Classified Information Available Online
CA0014, 2012, E-Government
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GCDOCS: Deploy Wave One of Electronic Record and Document Management Solution
CA0015, 2012, E-Government
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GCDOCS: Deploy Across Federal Government
CA0016, 2012, E-Government
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GCWEB: Develop Consolidated Web Presence
CA0017, 2012, E-Government
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GCWEB: Implement New Platform
CA0018, 2012, E-Government
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Data.Gc.Ca: Expand Number of Datasets Available
CA0019, 2012, Access to Information
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Data.Gc.Ca: Implement Data.Gc.Ca Portal
CA0020, 2012, Access to Information
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Data.Gc.Ca: Improve Standardization of Data
CA0021, 2012, Access to Information
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Government of Canada Resource Management Data: Publish Resource Management and Performance Data
CA0022, 2012, Access to Information
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Government of Canada Resource Management Data: Enhance Search and Data Tools
CA0023, 2012, Access to Information
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Consulting Canadians: Develop New Platform for Consultation
CA0024, 2012, E-Government
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Consulting Canadians: Develop Standard Approach to Use of Social Media
CA0025, 2012, E-Government
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Consulting Canadians: Pilot a Crowdsourcing Initiative
CA0026, 2012, E-Government
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Consulting Canadians: Enable Use of Common Online Tools
CA0027, 2012, E-Government
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Open Regulation: Federal Regulators to Post Forward Regulatory Plans
CA0028, 2012, Legislation & Regulation
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Open Regulation: Simplify Engagement Activities
CA0029, 2012, Legislation & Regulation
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Open Government Directive: Issue Directive on Open Government
CA0001, 2012, E-Government
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Open Government Directive: Implement Directive on Open Government
CA0002, 2012, E-Government
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Open Government Licence: Issue Open Government Licence
CA0003, 2012, Legislation & Regulation
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Open Government Licence: Adopt Open Government Licence
CA0004, 2012,
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Modernising Administration of Access to Information: Pilot of Online Request and Payment Service
CA0005, 2012, Access to Information
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Modernising Administration of Access to Information: Implement ATI Solution
CA0006, 2012, Access to Information
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Modernising Administration of Access to Information: Make Completed ATI Request Summaries Searchable
CA0007, 2012, Access to Information
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Virtual Library: Begin Design of Virtual Library
CA0008, 2012, E-Government
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Virtual Library: Launch Virtual Library
CA0009, 2012, E-Government