Open Source Software Policies from Montreal and France

[Gabriel Cossette]

Hi everyone,

Two new Open Source Software policies were announced last week, from Montreal and France!

Montreal - Policy Concerning The Use And Development Of Open Source Software And Hardware

Objectives:

• Provide guidance for the selection and use of open source software and hardware;
• Allow city personnel and suppliers to participate in the development of open source software and hardware;
• Contribute to increasing the quality and safety of the solutions provided;
• Promote the reuse of technological solutions developed by or for the city, and more specifically streamline sharing with other public administrations;
• Stimulate innovation and market competitiveness;
• Provide modern solutions adapted to citizens; and
• Contribute to the common good.

News Release: https://beta.montreal.ca/en/nouvelles/new-policy-supports-digital-innovation
Policy: https://ville.montreal.qc.ca/pls/portal/docs/PAGE/PRT_VDM_FR/MEDIA/DOCUMENTS/politique_materiel_libres_en.pdf
GitHub: https://github.com/VilledeMontreal/politique-libre/blob/master/Politique/PolitiqueDuLibre.md

France - Open-source Contribution Policy

Objectives:

• Set the rules and principles for opening source codes;
• Support the ministries and share good practices; and
• Define the governance.

Policy: https://disic.github.io/politique-de-contribution-open-source/en/
Blog Post (French): https://www.etalab.gouv.fr/publication-de-la-politique-de-contribution-de-letat-aux-logiciels-libres

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Gabriel Cossette

Gestionnaire p.i., Architecture d’entreprise
Services partagés Canada / Gouvernement du Canada
gabriel....@canada.ca / Tél. : 418-254-8558

A/Manager, Enterprise Architecture
Shared Services Canada / Government of Canada
gabriel....@canada.ca / Tel: 418-254-8558