One of the most versatile and powerful sensor systems, becoming standard kit for surveyors and reality capture practitioners, is Handheld SLAM. However, there have been few practical guides published. This one is timely, comprehensive, and […]
Canada’s Geospatial Strategy and the Challenge of Coordination We unpacked Canada’s new national geospatial strategy and spoke with Sumit Gera about what it will take to make it real. In 1972, Canada’s federal, provincial, and […]
We’ve likely all seen maps of languages, though most of us don’t necessarily think about where they come from—or what they really mean. As noted in a previous GoGeomatics article from 2022, languages are important […]
A Conversation with Jeff Clark Jeff Clark is the principal and lead cartographer at Clark Geomatics, a map design studio based in North Vancouver, BC. With a professional background rooted in geophysics and GIS, Clark […]
Ted MacKinnon has been recognized by the Canadian Cartographic Association (CCA) for his longstanding service and leadership within Canada’s cartographic and geomatics community. The recognition highlights sustained contributions to the profession through volunteer leadership, community […]
The best features of two successful terrestrial scanning systems have been merged into a whole new platform. And, simultaneously released, a companion workflow-streamlining solution. Like a lot of folks, when I saw the first images […]
The Country You Cannot Watch from the Ground In March 2026, the Canadian government announced a $200 million investment in core infrastructure for a Canadian-owned spaceport, along with other major new space-related capabilities and initiatives. […]
Released last month, the Canadian Space Agency’s State of the Canadian Space Sector report arrives amid a broader discussion about the role space now plays in Canada’s economy, security, and infrastructure. The report itself is, […]