Resources

City of Toronto Archives

Holds municipal records and historical documents for public access.

A Civic Technologist's Practice Guide by Cyd Harrell

This friendly guide is for technology people who work, or want to work, in the public sector.

The Citizen's Handbook by Charles Dobson

A do-it-yourself guide to grassroots organizing.

Canadian Open Data Society

We are a national collective of open data supporters who strive to promote and support relevant initiatives across the country. This can range from working directly on creating content for digital literacy to driving events like our webinars. We are also the organization that works with partners to hold our Canadian Open Data Summits, where hundreds of open data and open government stakeholders meet to learn and collaborate on various initiatives.

GO Open Data association (GOOD)

Jane's Walk

Encourages residents to lead walking tours to explore local neighborhoods.

Neighbourhood Information Post

Provides resources and support for various Toronto neighborhoods.

Social Planning Toronto

Conducts research and advocacy for social development initiatives.

Toronto Atlas of Neighbourhood Groups and Organizations (TANGO)

Toronto Environmental Alliance (TEA)

Engages communities on environmental sustainability initiatives.

Toronto Nonprofit Network

Toronto Tool Library

Allows residents to borrow tools for community projects.

FWD50

Canadian Urban Data Catalogue (CUDC)

Toronto Maps

Toronto Maps is an Internet mapping application that provides a window to explore the most current geographic data about the City of Toronto. Toronto Maps was developed by the City of Toronto (the "City") and is provided solely for informational purposes.

Government of Canada - Open Government

City of Brampton - Open Data

City of Hamilton - Open Data

City of Mississauga - Open Data

City of Oakville - Open Data

Toronto District School Board - Open Data

City of Toronto - Toronto Meeting Management Information System (TMMIS)

City of Toronto - Open Data Portal

Official source for Toronto's open data, covering transportation, public safety, and more.

Toronto Police Service - Public Safety Data Portal

Architectural Conservancy Ontario - Toronto Building Database

Ontario Trillium Foundation - Open Data

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) - Open Data

OpenNorth - Represent Civic Information API

Represent matches a supporter's postal code or geocoded address to the correct elected officials. It makes it easy for you to build “email your representative” advocacy campaigns. During elections, we can connect your activists to political candidates.

Government of Ontario - Ontario Data

Durham Region - Open Data

Peel Region - Open Data

York Region Transit - Open Data

York Region - Open Data

Canadian Digital Service

Works with government departments to improve digital services.

Code for Canada

Partners with governments and communities to improve digital public services.

Ontario Digital Service

The Ontario Digital Service (ODS) is a hub of technologists, designers and digital government experts who deliver user-centred products and digital policies using agile processes and data-driven methods.

Open North

Develops open data tools and promotes civic engagement.

Ontario Nonprofit Network - Resources

Explore resources for applicants and current grantees.

Ontario Trillium Foundation - Resources

Explore resources for applicants and current grantees.

Volunteer Canada

Ontario Volunteer Centre Network

The Ontario Volunteer Centre Network (OVCN) is a network of 16 local volunteer centres whose independent efforts support, promote and enhance volunteerism across Ontario.

Volunteer Toronto

Comprehensive database of volunteer opportunities in Toronto.

Ontario Digital Service

The Ontario Digital Service (ODS) is a hub of technologists, designers and digital government experts who deliver user-centred products and digital policies using agile processes and data-driven methods.