About showdata.io

Our Mission

showdata.io makes Canadian government open data accessible and understandable. We transform raw government datasets into clear visualizations that anyone can explore, promoting transparency and accountability.

Available Datasets

Travel Expenses

Federal government travel spending from Treasury Board proactive disclosure. Includes airfare, accommodation, meals, and other travel costs. Updated quarterly. Coverage: 2017-present.

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Hospitality Expenses

Federal government spending on meals, events, and receptions. Includes attendee counts, vendors, and locations. Updated quarterly. Coverage: 2020-present.

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Government Contracts

Federal contracts over $10,000. Includes vendor information, contract values, descriptions, and awarding departments. Updated quarterly. Coverage: 2017-present.

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Grants & Contributions

Federal government funding to organizations and individuals. Includes program details, recipients, funding amounts by region. Updated quarterly. Coverage: 2017-present.

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Lobbyist Registry

Federal lobbyist registrations from the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying. Includes client organizations, lobbying firms, registrants, and subject matters. Coverage: 2020-present.

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ATI Requests

Completed Access to Information requests showing summaries of what was requested and how much was disclosed. Includes disposition codes and page counts. Coverage: 2011-present.

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Briefing Notes

Titles and metadata of briefing notes sent to federal ministers and deputy ministers. Shows what topics are crossing ministers' desks and what actions are required. Coverage: 2012-present.

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Founded Wrongdoing

Cases of confirmed wrongdoing in federal organizations reported under the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act. Includes findings and recommendations.

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Data Sources

All data comes from official Government of Canada sources, published under the Open Government Licence - Canada.

  • Source: open.canada.ca
  • Update frequency: Varies by dataset (typically quarterly)
  • Processing: Within 48 hours of new data release

Methodology

We download raw data from government sources and process it into our database. No modifications are made to the underlying numbers. We add visualizations, search functionality, and contextual insights to make the data more accessible.

Contact

Found an error? Have a suggestion for a new dataset? We'd love to hear from you.

Email: hello@showdata.io