open data statement in Canadian Digital Economy Strategy update

We also heard from the public consultations on the digital economy strategy that Canadians wanted open data to be made available in more usable and accessible formats.

That is why our government launched the Open Data Portal that will ensure that all Canadians, including entrepreneurs, researchers, academics and voluntary organizations, have access to government data in useful formats to help foster innovation, job creation and community services for Canadians.

from 2011 Canadian Telecom Summit - Speaking Points -The Honourable Christian Paradis, PC, MP, Minister of Industry - May 31, 2011

The Open Data Portal is available at data.gc.ca

Minister Paradis is on Twitter: @ChristianParad
although at the time of this writing there are no new tweets since May 6, 2011.

Previously:
* open data supported by Treasury President Clement - May 20, 2011
* open data and open government for Canada - March 26, 2011