Open information
The goal of Open information is to provide easy access to all of the Government of Canada’s information. This provides Canadians with greater transparency of government programs, activities, publications and spending.
Search through our open information portal
Explore our new open information portal which provides digital information resources from Library and Archives Canada and the Government of Canada Publications collection. This is the first phase of this initiative, let us know what you think by contacting us.
Access to information
Learn more about the Canada’s Access to Information (ATI) legislation, search through completed ATI summaries, and make an informal ATI request.
Government-wide reporting
Search through the expenditure database, Quarterly Financial Reports and other information the Government of Canada proactively discloses to ensure that Canadians and Parliament are better able to hold the Government to account.
Proactive disclosure
Browse reports that have been proactively disclosed by departments and agencies, including financial, human resources and government operations information.
Government expenditure management
Information about how the government spends and manages money, includes links to the federal budget, estimates publications and appropriation acts.
Suggest open information
Is there Government of Canada information that you would like to see? Let us know your ideas by using our form and we will work with departments to release it on our site.
Forward Regulatory Plans
Includes a listing of links, by organization, to information about anticipated regulatory changes or proposals that departments or agencies intend to bring forward within a given timeframe.
Open maps
Explore the Government of Canada’s geospatial data, services, and applications and create customized maps.
Receive updates about Open Government
Sign up to receive updates about Open Government and hear about new datasets, new information resources, upcoming consultations, and current blogs.
Open government across Canada
Explore open government programs and events from coast to coast to coast, get information and tools to help build your own portal, including implementing the Open Government Licence in your jurisdiction.