[FACIL] 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

-- 
Gabriel Cossette

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

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

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