@oditoronto

Former ODI Node. Account available for archive purposes only.

 Toronto, Ontario
toronto.theodi.org
Joined July 2013
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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.”
Code for Canada 🇨🇦@code4ca19 Jul 2019
"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…

Showcase 2019: Simpler, better, faster services with Kelsey Merkley

Kelsey Merkley is helping departments across the Ontario public service apply a digital lens to their products and services.

medium.com
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Congrats #Yukon for launching open.yukon.ca #opendata site - fantastic accomplishment!
CBC North@CBCNorth26 Jun 2019
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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ODI Toronto retweeted
CIGI
@CIGIonline12 Jul 2019
Wherever massive quantities of personal #data are collected, there are privacy issues, and the smart metering program in Ontario has raised its fair share of them, write @TeresaScassa and @Merlynda_V. cigionline.org/publications/…

Governing Smart Data in the Public Interest: Lessons from Ontario’s Smart Metering Entity

The collection of vast quantities of personal data from embedded sensors is increasingly an aspect of urban life. This type of data collection is a feature of so-called smart cities, and it raises...

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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…

Showcase 2019: Finding the positive promise of tech with Lane Becker

Lane Becker is a passionate government innovator, who moved from Silicon Valley to working with groups like Code for America and 18F.

medium.com
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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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ODI Toronto retweeted
CIGI
@CIGIonline10 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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ODI Toronto retweeted
Rowan@rowanoakhill3 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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