Canada Open Government Action Plan 2025–2029 Advance transparency, participation, accountability, and innovation in public governance through implementation of Canada's commitments under the Open Government Partnership. Submitter's Note: This StratML rendition was compiled from the source by ChatGPT and edited in the form at https://stratml.us/forms/Claude/Part2.html Government of Canada Federal government responsible for implementing national policies and delivering public services to Canadians. Open Government Partnership International partnership supporting reforms that promote transparency, accountability, and citizen participation. Oversight Provide international framework and monitoring for open government commitments. Performer Beneficiary Residents of Canada Individuals and communities who benefit from transparent, accountable, and participatory governance. Beneficiary Receive improved access to information, services, and opportunities for civic participation. Beneficiary The Honourable Shafqat Ali, P.C., M.P. President of the Treasury Board responsible for oversight of federal management, expenditure, and open government policy implementation. Leadership Provide executive direction and accountability for open government commitments and performance reporting. Performer Beneficiary Civil Society Members of Canada’s Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Open Government Represent civil society interests in advising, monitoring, and collaborating on implementation of Canada's Open Government Partnership commitments. Advisory Provide independent perspectives, recommendations, and oversight on open government initiatives. Performer Beneficiary Robin Prest Civil Society Co-Chair; Director of Democratic Participation & Innovation, SFU Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue. Co-Chair Facilitate collaboration between government and civil society stakeholders in advancing open government commitments. Performer Eugene Chen Board Member and Former Chair, Canadian Open Data Society (CODS). Governance Provide expertise and guidance on open data policy, standards, and community engagement. Performer Malorie Flon Executive Director, Institut du Nouveau Monde. Engagement Promote public participation and democratic innovation in policy development and civic processes. Performer Palash Sanyal Founder, Governing Water; governance and infrastructure leadership professional. Expertise Contribute governance and systems management expertise to support transparent and accountable public service delivery. Performer Nick Scott Chief Executive Officer and Principal Consultant, ShiftFlow Innovation and Design. Innovation Provide design and innovation expertise to improve service delivery and stakeholder engagement. Performer Beatrice Wayne Director of Research and Policy, Samara Centre for Democracy. Research Conduct policy analysis and research supporting democratic participation and institutional accountability. Performer A transparent, participatory, and accountable public sector trusted by residents and capable of delivering measurable public value. To implement open government reforms that expand access to information, strengthen civic participation, and improve public service delivery. Transparency Provide open access to government information and decision processes. DD75B490-E631-4346-9C78-4195057F4080 Accountability Enable oversight and evaluation of government performance and results. F332425B-ADCD-4450-AF07-8EEF2C50DCC8 Participation Engage residents and stakeholders in shaping public policy and services. 18F386B6-7D89-4280-AA6F-EE9E56B635E1 Innovation Adopt new methods and technologies to improve governance and service delivery. BC8F7E9C-0B42-4750-916D-9C3C73494239 Transparency Expand public access to timely, accurate, and reusable government information and data. 7E34AD9A-9FF2-4F8B-923A-182D9A8A57DD 1 Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Central agency responsible for open government policy, access to information, and open data implementation across the federal government. Policy Direction Establish standards and guidance for proactive disclosure and open data publication. Performer Performance Oversight Monitor implementation of transparency commitments and coordinate government-wide reporting. Performer Beneficiary Statistics Canada National statistical agency responsible for producing official statistics and supporting public access to high-quality data. Data Production Collect, analyze, and disseminate statistical information to support transparency and evidence-based decision-making. Performer Public Access Provide accessible statistical data products and services to residents, researchers, and policymakers. Performer Beneficiary Open Data Increase the availability and usability of government datasets through standardized publication and open licensing. 566A31D3-ADED-49B3-B92D-283CF4CB30C2 1.1 1.1.1 Datasets Number Status 02E1EF0B-8ABC-42A7-AD00-9BEF9606524F 500 Published Publish additional datasets to national open data portal. 1.1.2 Datasets Number Status 4A8C623C-FF22-469D-9880-05DC644E5D3C 1000000 Downloaded Increase public usage of open datasets. Information Access Improve responsiveness and accessibility of government information requests. 55D88E36-0025-4614-A41A-02978234D4E4 1.2 1.2.1 Responses Percent Status 02C69C57-91EF-43C1-A872-2F58E3EFDA44 90 Timely Respond to access requests within statutory timeframes. 1.2.2 Satisfaction Percent Status BA93DAC1-74A7-4FD9-8A76-9A5E22BB6916 85 Achieved Achieve user satisfaction with information access services. Democracy Protect civic space and strengthen democratic participation in the digital era. 2E169CAD-95AA-4332-938B-065CC1913CC0 2 Royal Canadian Mounted Police National police service responsible for community engagement and public participation initiatives. Community Engagement Develop and implement public participation frameworks and consultation practices. Performer Data Ethics Support legal and ethical collection of data during public consultations. Performer Canadian Heritage Department responsible for civic participation programs and resilience to disinformation. Program Delivery Implement initiatives supporting democratic participation, digital media literacy, and resilience to online disinformation. Performer Library and Archives Canada Federal institution responsible for preserving and providing access to Canada's documentary heritage. Information Access Increase public access to federal archival records held by Library and Archives Canada. Performer Participation Establish an organization-wide approach to conducting public participation activities with Canadian communities. B1B6BAC6-814E-49C6-9DD9-7212578BA2B0 2.1 Royal Canadian Mounted Police Lead Publish, promote, and support use of the Public Participation Framework and guidebook. Performer 2.1.1 Framework Binary (1=yes/0=no) Status 01D3D2C9-29CB-4CE0-BBF1-095FCAA3C29C 2025-09-30 1 Published Publish the RCMP Public Participation Framework and accompanying guidebook by summer 2025. 2.1.2 Framework & Guidebook Binary (1=yes/0=no) Status 5BF4F4B6-21EE-44A0-9F7D-3F590468B66B 2025-09-30 1 Promoted Promote the framework and guidebook throughout the RCMP to facilitate adoption and implementation by summer 2025. 2.1.3 Tool Binary (1=yes/0=no) Status 07738225-E694-4D48-AFBF-385C3C3AD8B0 2025-09-30 1 Created Create an ethics and personal data tool to ensure that data is collected legally and ethically during public consultations by summer 2025. Resilience Improve the effectiveness of the Digital Citizen Initiative. 07303DC9-493E-427B-BD37-4C7B8C406F05 2.2 Canadian Heritage Lead Assess progress, consult partners, revise strategy, and host capacity-building events. Performer 2.2.1 Paper Binary (1=yes/0=no) Status D633865F-498B-4F63-AC4B-0478A9140615 2026-04-30 1 Drafted Prepare a draft paper assessing progress, best practices, and approaches to strengthen Canadians' resilience to online disinformation by April 2026. 2.2.2 Partners Binary (1=yes/o=no) Status 9F243492-4EB3-49D1-A4BD-2BA5A72FD408 2026-06-30 1 Consulted Consult on the paper with government and non-government partners by spring 2026. 2.2.3 Strategy Binary (1=yes/0=no) Status 67BA5D0D-2C14-4C46-9A0C-3B065C7BD4C7 2026-06-30 1 Developed Develop a revised knowledge-sharing and communications strategy for the Digital Citizen Initiative by June 2026. 2.2.4 Events Number Status D2DA950D-8E50-442F-8CDD-8D24DA3D7CF0 2026-12-31 3 Conducted Host three events to build capacity and share best practices among researchers and civil society organizations working in civic engagement and digital media literacy by 2026. Access Increase Canadians' access to government information. 5F4975A1-46E6-4678-93BE-6A4F692B5631 2.3 Library and Archives Canada Lead Renew access policies, remove barriers, and prioritize archival records for proactive opening. Performer 2.3.1 Access Binary (1=yes/2=no) Status 6C98C35D-49CC-4047-BEF8-15F2BA9142EE 2025-01-01 2028-12-31 1 Maximized Renew and revise LAC's Access Policy Framework, programs, and processes to maximize access to federal records held by LAC. 2.3.2 Records Percent Status 7D31E93B-A883-4DDE-B45D-E4DC99B0C43F 2029-12-31 50 Available Have 30% to 50% of archival Government of Canada records held at LAC open and readily available for access in person or online by 2029. 2.3.3 Public Demand Binary (1=yes/0=no) Status 8CF9EDC5-09D7-454B-8631-2A67E0AAE5AB 2025-01-01 2029-12-31 1 Integrated Integrate public demand into the prioritization process for federal archival records to be proactively opened from 2025 to 2029. Inclusion Advance equitable access to government programs, services, and decision-making processes for diverse and underrepresented populations. B2F4C0C8-C016-4FFF-914F-CC7FFC500768 3 Employment and Social Development Canada Department responsible for social programs, accessibility initiatives, and workforce participation policies. Service Delivery Improve accessibility and inclusion in federal programs and services. Performer Accessibility Implementation Support development and delivery of accessible services for persons with disabilities and underserved populations. Performer Beneficiary Women and Gender Equality Canada Department responsible for advancing gender equality and inclusive policy development. Equity Integration Promote integration of gender and diversity considerations into federal policies and programs. Performer Policy Support Provide guidance and expertise to strengthen inclusive decision-making across government institutions. Performer Beneficiary Equity-Seeking Communities Individuals and groups experiencing barriers to participation in public programs and decision-making. Beneficiary Benefit from improved access to inclusive policies and services. Beneficiary Accessibility Improve accessibility of government services and information for persons with disabilities. BA0C1EDA-BD59-499D-AB85-41DF7931F2E1 3.1 3.1.1 Services Percent Status E82C2D63-46B0-4EBC-BCFA-A7788721759B 2028-12-31 90 Accessible Ensure that federal digital services meet accessibility standards. 3.1.2 Satisfaction Percent Status 8015F138-9D34-445A-9CA6-58F83B738455 2029-12-31 85 Increased Increase satisfaction among persons with disabilities using government services. Equity Strengthen the integration of equity considerations into federal policy development and program delivery. 1D3C781C-1BC0-45D7-93C7-36454570D404 3.2 3.2.1 Assessments Binary (yes=1/no=0) Status EF7F14DB-E6A6-40DA-B88E-71CFC245C07C 2027-12-31 1 Implemented Implement an updated equity assessment framework across federal departments. 3.2.2 Outcomes Percent Status 77A74BFE-0252-4AC8-B0EE-834D52A8481F 2029-12-31 75 Demonstrated Increase the proportion of federal programs demonstrating measurable equity outcomes. Participation Expand opportunities for underrepresented communities to engage in public consultations and decision-making processes. 456C6C84-D988-4114-9287-10A6D7722C82 3.3 3.3.1 Consultations Number Status 8DDCB177-2205-4206-B1B8-7EF56A887F2F 2028-12-31 10 Conducted Conduct targeted consultations with underrepresented communities. 3.3.2 Representation Percent Status 3DA92363-D2E7-49DF-B956-7EF64BEB7D2D 2029-12-31 20 Increased Increase representation of equity-seeking groups in public engagement activities. Digital Governance Strengthen trustworthy digital governance through responsible data management, secure systems, and transparent digital service delivery. 7C6C0AFB-E3E9-443C-A66C-AF8041911ABC 4 Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Central agency responsible for digital governance policy, data management standards, and modernization of federal digital services. Digital Policy Establish government-wide standards for digital service delivery and responsible data management. Performer Performance Oversight Monitor implementation of digital governance initiatives and coordinate reporting on service modernization. Performer Beneficiary Shared Services Canada Agency responsible for federal digital infrastructure, networks, and cybersecurity services. Infrastructure Management Provide secure and reliable digital platforms supporting government operations and public services. Performer Cybersecurity Operations Maintain protection of federal digital systems and respond to cybersecurity risks. Performer Digital Service Users Individuals and organizations relying on government digital services for information and transactions. Beneficiary Receive reliable, secure, and accessible digital government services. Beneficiary Data Governance Improve management, interoperability, and responsible use of government data across departments. 14228758-9F8B-4895-9C7A-0A2E1DFC17E3 4.1 4.1.1 Standards Binary (yes=1/no=0) Status 1F16F08B-BE85-4CF4-A0A7-26F2E26C324C 2027-12-31 1 Published Publish an updated federal data governance framework. 2027-12-31 TBD 4.1.2 Compliance Percent Status FEBF8DD5-33C1-48DD-BA31-46BAB5AC6A07 2029-12-31 85 Achieved Achieve departmental compliance with government-wide data governance standards. Cybersecurity Strengthen protection of digital systems and data through enhanced cybersecurity practices and risk management. 7D4F8792-D80A-4C2A-97B7-39A68A36F406 4.2 4.2.1 Assessments Number Status 2C42EA18-B7AB-440E-BDD4-33367C7549AD 2028-12-31 1 Conducted Conduct government-wide cybersecurity risk assessments. 4.2.2 Incidents Percent Status 76CA314A-9BD7-49DC-97AD-0B7CB9B27ED1 2029-12-31 25 Reduced Reduce successful cybersecurity incidents affecting federal systems. Digital Services Improve usability, accessibility, and reliability of digital government services. C02743B4-3E0A-4D48-A108-55F554684E3C 4.3 4.3.1 Services Number Status E5E744C5-B9B8-4909-B9E0-19DB8F622D83 2028-12-31 50 Modernized Modernize priority federal services using user-centered design principles. 4.3.2 Satisfaction Percent Status 09B65691-2D3A-4FED-A1EA-A2644D8B2D1B 2029-12-31 90 Increased Increase user satisfaction with federal digital services. Accountability Strengthen accountability, oversight, and public trust through transparent monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of government performance. BE45E4DF-A3AD-4345-A3A7-61BB8D089108 5 Office of the Auditor General of Canada Independent officer of Parliament responsible for auditing government performance and financial management. Oversight Conduct independent audits and evaluations of federal programs and performance. Performer Reporting Assurance Provide assurance to Parliament and the public regarding reliability of reported performance results. Performer Beneficiary Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Central agency responsible for government-wide performance management and public reporting policies. Performance Management Coordinate preparation and publication of performance reports across federal institutions. Performer Transparency Policy Establish standards for reporting results to Parliament and the public. Performer Beneficiary Parliament of Canada Legislative body responsible for oversight of government performance and expenditure. Oversight Review performance reports, hold hearings, and ensure accountability to the public. Performer Beneficiary Residents of Canada Individuals and communities relying on transparent reporting to assess government performance. Beneficiary Receive accessible information about public results and outcomes. Beneficiary Monitoring Establish systematic monitoring mechanisms to track progress on open government commitments. 98D81F01-6968-4D96-A86D-297B4A90B50D 5.1 5.1.1 Reports Number Status 4F29C448-23B5-480D-A400-B7F605E209BA 2025-01-01 2029-12-31 5 Published Publish annual progress reports on implementation of open government commitments. 5.1.2 Performance Data Percent Status 0AE63A71-3B72-4B6D-A215-44FAB1F1582E 2029-12-31 90 Available Achieve public availability of performance data for all major commitments. Evaluation Conduct periodic evaluations to assess effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of open government initiatives. 271CB566-EEE7-4646-9DAF-8968FAE93490 5.2 5.2.1 Evaluations Number Status C0E1B6D4-1B8C-4ACC-B198-D750EFE38BC6 2029-12-31 3 Completed Complete independent evaluations of major open government initiatives. 5.2.2 Improvements Percent Status 4162DD7E-CEA4-4B4A-9A57-BE6DE2647522 2029-12-31 75 Implemented Implement recommendations resulting from program evaluations. Reporting Provide timely, accessible reporting of performance results to Parliament and the public. 83071559-BCF9-400B-9011-F3E52231A0E2 5.3 5.3.1 Reports Days Status 905EFAD5-9841-4484-B9E0-0F65AA7C7874 60 Published Publish performance reports within sixty days of reporting period completion. 5.3.2 Trust Percent Status E697AF60-FDEA-461A-BEDE-B27DE0CA8EDF 2029-12-31 80 Increased Increase public trust in government transparency and accountability mechanisms. 2025-01-01 2029-12-31 2026-04-30 https://www.opengovpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Canada_Action-Plan_2025–2029_EN.pdf Owen Ambur Owen.Ambur@verizon.net