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.
View Dashboard →Hospitality Expenses
Federal government spending on meals, events, and receptions. Includes attendee counts, vendors, and locations. Updated quarterly. Coverage: 2020-present.
View Dashboard →Government Contracts
Federal contracts over $10,000. Includes vendor information, contract values, descriptions, and awarding departments. Updated quarterly. Coverage: 2017-present.
View Dashboard →Grants & Contributions
Federal government funding to organizations and individuals. Includes program details, recipients, funding amounts by region. Updated quarterly. Coverage: 2017-present.
View Dashboard →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.
View Dashboard →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.
View Dashboard →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.
View Dashboard →Founded Wrongdoing
Cases of confirmed wrongdoing in federal organizations reported under the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act. Includes findings and recommendations.
View Dashboard →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