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Revision as of 14:30, 6 November 2009
Toronto Open Data is an open data initiative by the city of Toronto. It provides a "world-wide, royalty-free, non-exclusive licence to use, modify, and distribute the datasets in all current and future media and formats for any lawful purpose" with proper credit[1]. The goal of the open data is to to make the "government open, accessible and transparent."[2]
Datasets
A catalogue of data such as Festivals and Events, Licensed Child Care Centers, Priority Investment Neighbourhoods, and Transit City have been released.[3] Further data such as crime data, homelessness data, city budget, councilor's expenses are expected to be open up in the future.
History
Toronto Open Data was launched at the Toronto Innovation Showcase forum on November 2, 2009.[4]
Comparative Initiatives
Vancouver[5], Washington, D.C.[6], and San Francisco [7] have undertaken open data initiatives.. These efforts are similar to Data.gov by the US government.