Exploring Government Data
Page's Data section lets you browse all government activities tracked by Page, whether or not they're relevant to your profiles. This is useful for general research, discovering new areas of interest, and understanding the broader context of government activity.
Accessing the Data Explorer
In the left menu under "Data" in the main navigation, you can deep dive into any of the sections to find more information. You'll see options to browse by:
Government - Select a specific jurisdiction
Session - Choose a legislative session or parliament
Content type - Browse meetings, bills, politicians, etc.
Navigating Government Structures
Selecting a Government
Use the government selector to choose which jurisdiction you want to explore:
Federal governments (Canada, United States)
Provincial and state governments
Municipal governments (where available)
Selecting a Session
Most governments organize their work into sessions or parliaments. Select the current session to see active legislation and recent meetings, or choose a past session to browse historical data.
Quick Navigation
Page will remember your last selected government and session, making it easy to return to areas you frequently research.
Browsing Meetings
Recent Meetings
The "Recent" view shows the latest meetings across all chambers, committees, and boards:
View meetings in chronological order
See which meetings have AI-generated insights
Filter by date range
Browse statistics about analyzed meeting content
Chambers
Browse meetings by legislative chamber:
House of Commons / House of Representatives / Legislative Assembly - Lower house proceedings
Senate - Upper house proceedings (where applicable)
View Question Periods, debates, and readings
Committees
Explore committee meetings and hearings:
Browse all committees by chamber or jurisdiction
View committee descriptions and mandates
See recent meetings and upcoming sessions
Track specific committees by starring them
Board of Internal Economy (Canada Federal)
For the Canadian Parliament, access Board of Internal Economy meetings, which handle parliamentary administration and budgets.
Viewing Meeting Details
Click on any meeting to view its full details:
Meeting Summary
AI-generated summary - Overview of key discussions and decisions
Key takeaways - Important points from the meeting
Witnesses - Who testified or appeared (if applicable)
Politicians - Who participated in the discussion
Meeting Transcript
Full text transcript with speaker identification
Search within the transcript
See which entities (people, bills, locations) were mentioned
Language toggle for bilingual content (Canadian meetings)
Audio
Listen to meeting audio with synchronized transcript
Note on Availability
Not all meetings have video or audio available. Availability depends on what the government publishes. AI summaries and insights are generated for meetings with transcripts.
Browsing Bills
Bill Index
View all bills for a government and session:
Filter by status (in progress, passed, failed)
Sort by introduction date or bill number
Search by keyword or bill number
See bill sponsors and key supporters
Bill Details
Click on a bill to view:
AI-generated summary - Overview of the bill's purpose and key provisions
Current status - What stage the bill is at
Legislative timeline - History of readings and votes
Sponsors and supporters - Who introduced and backs the bill
Full text - Complete bill text with versions for each stage
Amendments - Changes made during the legislative process
Related meetings - Committee hearings and debates about this bill
Bill Versions and Comparisons
View different versions of a bill as it progresses
See side-by-side comparisons highlighting changes
Understand how amendments have modified the bill
Tracking Bills
Star or track bills to:
Keep them in your starred items for quick access
Receive notifications about updates (if tracking)
Monitor legislation important to your work
Following Politicians
Politician Profiles
View profiles for elected officials including:
Current position and party affiliation
Constituency or district represented
Committee memberships
Bills sponsored or co-sponsored
Recent activity and participation
Politician Activity
See what politicians are saying and doing:
Recent speeches and interventions
Questions asked in Question Period
Committee appearances
Voting record (where available)
Ask Wonk About Politicians
Use Wonk to quickly get information about politicians: "What did Pierre Poilievre say in his last Question Period?" or "Show me Mark Carney's recent activity."
Browsing Consultations
Consultations are opportunities for public input on government policies and regulations:
View active consultations
See submission deadlines
Read consultation descriptions and background
Access links to participate
Browse past consultations
Viewing Press Conferences (Pressers)
For Canadian governments, browse pressers (press conferences):
Government announcements
Minister statements and Q&A
Emergency briefings
Presser pages include:
Video and audio recordings
Transcripts with speaker identification
AI-generated summaries
Key announcements and takeaways
Browsing Publications
Where available, access government publications and documents:
Reports and studies
Policy papers
Regulatory documents
Official correspondence
Filter publications by:
Department or agency
Publication type
Date range
Keyword
Publication Availability
Publications are available for select governments where Page has access to official document repositories. Availability varies by jurisdiction.
Using Search
Quick Search
Use the search bar at the top of any page to quickly find:
Meetings by title or topic
Bills by number or title
Politicians by name
Committees by name
Clients (your configured client profiles)
Adding Notes
You can add notes to most items in the Data Explorer:
Meetings
Bills
Takeaways
Politicians (where available)
Notes help you:
Record your analysis or observations
Track action items
Share insights with colleagues
Build institutional knowledge
Language Support (Canadian Content)
For Canadian government content, Page provides bilingual support:
Language toggle - Switch between English and French for transcripts and summaries
Original language - View content in the language it was spoken
Translation - Access AI-translated versions
Data Explorer Tips
Use filters - Narrow down large lists with date ranges and status filters
Star frequently accessed items - Save time by starring committees and bills you check often
Check related content - Many pages link to related meetings, bills, or politicians
Watch for insights - Look for the insights indicator to find content with AI summaries
Combine with Wonk - Use the chat feature to ask questions about what you're viewing
Export key meetings - Save important meetings as PDFs for sharing or archiving
Data Freshness
Page continuously updates its database with new government activity:
Meetings - Typically available within hours after they conclude
Bills - Updated as governments publish changes
News - Refreshed throughout the day
Consultations - Added as governments announce them