Who are the people and companies behind billions in government contracts, and how are they connected to our political life? This project maps how money and influence flow through Canadian government contracting awards. Students will build a biographical network linking public contract records to the companies that win them—their directors, owners, and connections to government officials—by examining contract filings, lobbying reports, and donation records. They will receive training with introductory, pre-built Python/R workflows, while acquiring skills used by investigative journalists. This dataset will serve as a public resource for researchers investigating government accountability, with student contributors acknowledged on the project’s website.