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ODI Toronto says farewell to the open data community... we're on to new adventures! toronto.odinodes.wpengine.co…

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Today's #OHTravelGrantee Reflection blog is by Ani Tovmasyan of Armavir Development Center in Armenia - reminding us all that "Diversity is a fact, and inclusion is a choice." Check out Ani's #OGP19 insights here: openheroines.org/diversity-i…

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“For me, the key to success is letting go of the notion that holding onto knowledge is more powerful than sharing it.”
"Civic tech is unique because it’s generally not opt in. The work we do touches on the fundamentals of everyday participation in our society." Meet @bella_velo from Ontario's Digital Service! She's joining us for the #code4ca Showcase in #YEG July 29. medium.com/code-for-canada/s…
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Congrats #Yukon for launching open.yukon.ca #opendata site - fantastic accomplishment!

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Yukon gov't launches 'open data' website ift.tt/2KLs9ef
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"If modern day problems require modern day solutions, then inclusive problems require inclusive teams." As a Product Manager with @CDS_GC (and former #code4ca fellow) @danprime knows what it takes to build products where all of Canada is the client. medium.com/code-for-canada/s…
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"We should do the real, human work of solving problems, and then apply tech to what it’s good at: embedding and scaling those solutions." @monstro will be sharing his experience with @codeforamerica, @18F and @USGSA at our #YOW Showcase on July 24. medium.com/code-for-canada/s…
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How do we at @Open_TO decide what datasets to release? We're excited to share our brand new framework, which prioritizes civic impact and issues important to Torontonians. The nuts and bolts are here: bit.ly/2RYPzNG

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10 Jul 2019
The collection of personal data from embedded sensors is increasingly an aspect of urban life, and raises important questions about data governance. @teresascassa & @Merlynda_V share lessons learned from Ontario’s smart metering program: cigionline.org/publications/… #GCdigital
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3 Jun 2019
Vickery Bowles tells us that information isn't truly power - access to information is power. #DO2019
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In addition to all the great events during #OGPCanada, OGP founder @BarackObama met with 9 inspiring leaders from around the world who are committed to inclusion & #opengov, including #BreaktheRoles @a_kasymalieva & OGP Deputy CEO @josephpowell bit.ly/2Ib7YSZ

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OGP is at #WD2019! As a #Deliverforgood ally, we're here to #breaktheroles & make government more open & accountable to women and girls. Learn more at breaktheroles.org
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Our ED, Jean-Noé, was 1 of 9 leaders invited by @ObamaFoundation on Fri to talk gov transp, inclusivity, accountability w/ @BarackObama. What an honour! So cool to chat #opensmartcities learn from global leaders. Press release tiny.cc/lvoq7y Photo: The Obama Foundation
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We joined forces with @ODIHQ on 2 #DataTrusts pilots: reducing food waste & tackling illegal wildlife trade. See us at #CogX19 and #AISummit to learn how you can get involved in pioneering research to tackle global issues bit.ly/2HSokRz #EndWildlifeCrime #AIandSociety 🐘
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"We are responsible to help one another, we are responsible to share our wisdom and our teachings, for the benefit of one another and our children" - Claudette Commanda, Algonquin Elder blesses participants at the #OGPCanada Summit.
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#OGPCanada Closing plenary citing the @stateOfOpenData report - available to download in full here: idrc.ca/en/book/state-open-d… or chapter-by-chapter in online resource here: stateofopendata.od4d.net/
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"You are never too young to make a change. We've officially launched the Open Government Youth Collective, the first youth organization in the #opengov collective to implement and enhance the role of youth in #opengov processes." - Chaimae Bourjij, Youth Advocate at #OGPCanada.
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That’s a wrap! On behalf of OGP, we’d like to thank the Government of Canada for co-hosting the #OGPCanada Summit and to the more than 2,000 #opengov champions who accompanied us this year. We look forward to building more inclusive, open, and accountable governments - together!
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