Hi all,
This is long over due. But here we go.

1 - I have the canvec-to-osm data conversion utility script, which is still in beta 'cause there are some more known errors. (spot checks need to be done)

2 - I have converted the data for the tiles for the whole 082 area, and for the 031 area.
So you can download the .zip files and view the .osm files that are included.

3 - If you want to help copy in the data, your welcome to (ideally it's local area mappers who can verify the data) that should be the ones copying in the data.
... just as you should really only be editing your own area where you have actually been. ('cause you know it the best)
If you want editing access, all you need todo is just ask on the talk-ca discussion list, and i'll be happy to add you to the list of editors.

4 - the cities listed are; Ottawa, Montreal, Kingston, Barrie areas
To view that tiles you would like you can use the slippy map on the NRCan site.
http://geogratis.gc.ca/geogratis/en/product/search.do?id=28954 (

And if you have any requests for tiles to be converted, please let me know, and i'll move requests to the front of the que for conversion.

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Am70fsptsPF2dG1ZN1YwMmZCVDhDOHZpbUNmOGlvWGc&hl=en