The Illusion of Government Openness in Canada

http://viableopposition.blogspot.ca/2013/08/the-illusion-of-government-openness-in.html

To combat the widely held public perception that they are not particularly open with the public (and the mainstream media for that matter), the Harper government launched Canada'sAction Plan on Open Government back in March 2011 as announced here by Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board:

"The Government of Canada remains committed to fostering the principles of open government by putting forward this Action Plan. It offers Canadians greater opportunities to learn about and participate in government, in the economy, and in our democratic process."

Here's the man nearly live and in person discussing Canada's new "open data future":