Road Show for CODE 2015 Engages Montréal's Open Data Community
Government of Canada promotes the value and use of open data
(firmenpresse) - MONTREAL, QUEBEC -- (Marketwired) -- 01/29/15 -- Today, Treasury Board President Tony Clement reached out to the innovators, entrepreneurs, and students of the open data community of Montreal to showcase the social and economic benefits of CODE 2015. Coinciding with International Open Data Day, Canada is inviting its entrepreneurial communities to come together from February 20 to 22 for the second Canadian Open Data Experience (CODE) appathon, which last year saw over 900 participants.
The CODE appathon will challenge teams to mash up federal data, readily available on the Government of Canada's Open Government Portal (open.canada.ca), as well as data from other levels of government. Their task is to creatively repurpose government data and put it back into the hands of Canadians in a more user-friendly "app" form. It is one of many interactive initiatives by the Government of Canada to promote and support open data for the benefit of all Canadians.
The Montreal stop was organized in partnership with , a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the startup ecosystem in Montreal, and hosted by at , a cooperative co-working space in the heart of Old-Port Montreal. Alongside Minister Clement, many prominent speakers from various fields encouraged local talent to create solutions for Canadians through participation in CODE 2015.
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"CODE is a great example of how the Government of Canada is promoting and supporting the public use of open data. It's an extremely valuable resource. Working together, we can help to ensure that Canada remains at the forefront of the global open data movement."
"Through policies like Digital Canada 150 and the Canadian Open Data Experience, our government has taken steps to ensure that Canada is a leader in the digital age. The developers participating in CODE 2015 will create simpler and quicker ways for Canadians to access services and information when and where they need them, through today's cutting-edge digital technology. CODE 2015 is an incredible program that showcases Canadian talent in the digital realm, and the real potential it offers for continued job creation and economic growth."
"Montreal is one of Canada's most innovative technology hubs and a city where industry has embraced the 21st century with open arms. Open data being the 'innovation currency' of our generation, I am especially excited to see what solutions these brilliant minds may come up with using Canada's open data."
"Data allows us to measure, understand, and ultimately improve things. The CODE 2015 hackathon is an amazing opportunity for the developer communities across the country to come together and build something great. Coders, designers, and citizens, let's work together, have fun for 48 hours, and who knows, launch Canada's next big open data start-up! Rendez-vous Feburary 20th!"
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For more information on the CODE 2014 experience, please check out our page. You can also read current and past blogs on CODE:
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