Get Involved – Canada’s 6th National Action Plan on Open Government!
Welcome to the engagement platform for Canada’s 6th National Action Plan on Open Government!
The public feedback received in the previous phases of our engagement process have helped inform the plan’s draft commitments, and we are now seeking your input on the final iteration of Canada’s 6th National Action Plan on Open Government.
Join our upcoming workshops to discuss potential commitments and share your ideas. Sign up for a session that interests you and help spread the word to your colleagues and networks – your voice matters.
You can also share feedback and engage with our idea boards directly through the activity below. All you need to do is register to join the conversation or by emailing us at [email protected].
Thank you for helping us shape Canada’s 6th National Action Plan on Open Government and for contributing to a more transparent, accountable and participative Canadian government.
The TBS Open Government Team
Protecting Civic Space and Democracy in the Digital Era
This theme is about protecting the fundamental rights of free expression, assembly, and participation in an increasingly digital world. As online platforms become central to public discourse, it is crucial to address challenges such as digital surveillance, misinformation and censorship. This theme promotes policies focused on open, secure, and inclusive digital spaces, ensuring that Canadians are protected online. This theme also stresses the need for transparent regulations and the protection of privacy to maintain a healthy, functioning democracy in the digital age.
Activities related to this theme:
Digital literacy programs
Combatting misinformation and disinformation
Open internet and access to information initiatives
Movement Towards Open Source Software
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Increasing reliance on proprietary software and software providers (ex Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Office, Amazon Web Services) reduces the government's ability to ensure that citizen and resident data is stored safely, that the dat ....
AI helps people with learning differences
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AI can translate anything into easy language, making things easier to understand for a person with a learning difference. A person with LD can also use AI to fix grammatical errors, and to turn simple language into academic l ....
Inclusive and Meaningful Participation
This theme is about involving a wide range of people and communities in decision-making, ensuring that all voices are heard and valued. Importance is placed on creating accessible platforms for participation, fostering genuine dialogue, and integrating public input into policies, programs, services and initiatives, making it easier for people to get involved in government decision making. It goes beyond consultation by ensuring that participation leads to tangible results that reflect the interests, needs, and rights of all Canadians.
Activities related to this theme:
Online and in-person engagement initiatives
Youth and community engagement initiatives
Citizen advisory bodies
Access for all
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I find the government websites hard to navigate. I have learning difficulties and I think the government website should use easy language and be fully accessible. I would like more surveys and forums like this one. &nbs ....
Encouraging all to participate
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The government websites like Consulting With Canadians are hard to navigate. The open page has a lot of closed items. The UK government website is very easy though. As a neurodivergent person with a learning disab ....
Anti-Corruption, Public Confidence, and Corporate Transparency
Anti-corruption, public confidence, and corporate transparency are interconnected principles necessary for building trust in both government and the private sector. Anti-corruption efforts aim to prevent and address unethical practices, ensuring that public resources are used responsibly, and that decision-making is fair and accountable. Promoting corporate transparency means that companies openly share information about their operations, financial practices, and governance, reducing opportunities for corruption. This builds public confidence, as Canadians can trust that organizations are acting in their best interests.
Activities related to this theme:
Transparency in government spending
Beneficial ownership disclosure and corporate transparency
Strengthening and enforcing anti-corruption and compliance regulations
No more AgGag laws
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People should know what happens on farms, zoos, labs, government facilities, etc. Banning animal protection volunteers from taking cell phone pictures of animals in trucks, on farms, in zoos, in labs, at slaughterhouses, etc ....
Make it easier to speak up
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The forms to fill out for complaints and concerns need to be accessible for people with learning disabilities. Alternatives to police for many situations would be better for neurodivergent people like myself.
Designing Inclusive Government Programs and Services
Designing inclusive government programs and services means creating policies and services that meet the needs of all Canadians. This approach ensures equal access to resources, opportunities, and support, regardless of factors such as race, gender, disability and income level. By incorporating feedback from affected communities, these programs are designed to be easy to use, fair, and responsive, fostering a sense of belonging and participation for everyone, and ensuring that programs and services effectively serve the communities they are intended to support.
Activities related to this theme:
Accessible services for rural and remote communities
Easy to understand services
Accessible and easy-to-use online service
Create an autism helpline
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While most communities have their own helpline, autistic people do not have a 24/7 mental healthcare helpline. Autistic people are more likely to attempt or die by suicide, and have unique needs for a peer lead 24/7 phone and ....
Create for many neurotypes
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I am autistic and hyperlexic. I read too fast and get distracted with too much on a page. A simple page with larger print and simple language is clear for everyone to read. Please provide plain language versions o ....
