Tag Archives: David Eaves

Federal government launches pilot open data portal

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Jennifer Kavur

10 March 2011, ComputerWorld Canada

While open data activists are pleased by the launch, they’re also concerned about some licensing provisions. UPDATED to reflect the removal of one offending licensing clause. 

Canada’s info, privacy bodies want open government

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Jennifer Kavur

02 Sep 2010, ComputerWorld Canada

Canada’s information and privacy commissioners have become advocates for open government, issuing a joint resolution and a call for all levels of government across the country to follow their lead.

Lac Carling 2010: Q&A with David Eaves

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Jennifer Kavur

17 Jun 2010, ComputerWorld Canada

David Eaves discusses open data in Canadian government. Where the three levels of government stand, how Canada compares to other nations and whether top-down support is necessary. Plus, open vs. default vs. common standards.

Vancouver grads build game with government data

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Jennifer Kavur

08 Jun 2010, ComputerWorld Canada

Open data can change the gaming industry, says one grad student who co-developed TaxiCity. The Web-based driving game uses Silverlight, Bing Maps and the City of Vancouver’s Open Data Catalogue.

 

Catching up with Government 2.0 at Mesh

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Jennifer Kavur

21 May 2010, ComputerWorld Canada

Cities are taking the lead with open data, but the feds are catching up in the social media space. A panel discussion at Mesh provided the latest updates on Gov 2.0 efforts in Canada. Plus, David Eaves’ two dreams for open government.

— reprinted by ITBusiness.ca, Government 2.0 round-up at Mesh

Rogers won’t do unlimited data for iPad

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Jennifer Kavur

10 May 2010, ComputerWorld Canada

Pre-ordering for the iPad has begun, but the enthusiasm faded as Rogers released its iPad data plan rates. The disappointment over no unlimited data package could change if Bell or Telus enter the space.

— reprinted by PCWorld.com, Canada’s Rogers Won’t Do Unlimited Data for iPad

— reprinted by Macworld.com, Rogers do unlimited data for iPad in Canada

Open government talk buzzes across Canada

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Jennifer Kavur

11 Mar 2010, ComputerWorld Canada

Experts in open government and social media discussed everything from government-as-a-platform to app stores to the creation of a MuniForge during a panel discussion at the Open City Workshop in Edmonton. Plus, CIO Chris Moore’s take on the risks of open government.

— reprinted by ITBusiness.ca, Municipalities abuzz with talk of open government