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How Canada became an open data and data journalism powerhouse

Simon Rogers, The Guardian - Data Blog, Nov 11, 2010
Commentary by Stephen Downes

This is pretty encouraging. An article in the Guardian describes how Canada is leading the way in open data, and more importantly, ways to use open data to support journalism. For example, "Patrick Cain [is] quietly and methodically producing strikingly interesting maps of his home city of Toronto" using open data. Others involved include Chad Skelton at the Vancouver Sun, Rob Cribb at the Toronto Star; David McKie at the CBC and Glen McGregor at the Ottawa Citizen. There's also Trish Garner who runs Toronto's open data initiative. Finally, see presentations from Jury Konga "who has been helping to create the G4 Open Data Framework" and a collection of Canadian open data sites.

Election night with Share Toronto and Patrick Cain

Patrick Cain's % of votes cast for (winning mayoral contender) Rob Ford, 2010 local elections. Via Media Awareness Network.

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