Helping Canadians become leaders in open research.

OOO Canada approach
• Connect advocates to increase the impact of
advocacy
• Support anyone interested in bringing open
practices to organizations
• Add value to existing open initiatives by
sharing best practices, pooling resources and
expertise, and by facilitating wider
coordinated efforts

Open Access in Canada

Open Data in Canada
• CIHR funded bioinformatics, atomic, and molecular
coordinate data into public database upon publication
• SSHRC funded data must be made available within two
years of completion of research
Open Education in Canada
• British Columbia is a
leader in OER!

What do we do?
• Network of open
researchers
– Monthly meeting
– Share resources +
ideas
• Leadership
opportunities

What do we do?
• Compile + share
local information
– Website
– Blog
– Social media

What do we do?
• Organize events
– Speakers
– Workshops
• 65 RSVPs for
OpenCon
Toronto
• Funding for
travel

Origin story

Lessons learned
• Working with
enthusiastic volunteers is
fun
• Time zones are hard
• Inclusivity = a bilingual
network = takes time
• The more specific the
task, the more likely it
will happen
• Librarians are allies
• Learn from the
community

Join us!
• Attend an event
• Join our monthly hangout
(add your email at
www.ooocanada.ca/join)
• Write for our blog
• Help translate
• Follow us
@OOOpen_Canada