GoGeomatics Canada

GoGeomatics Canada’s Online Magazine is your source for the latest news in the Canadian geomatics sector. We publish articles about technology, projects, events, Canadian companies, and interviews with industry leaders. To submit an article to the GoGeomatics Magazine, please email your pitch to [email protected].

International Geospatial Briefing Dec 6: 1. GPR Painting New Pictures of the Past; 2. Satellite Imagery to Support Clean Water for All; 3. Summer Heat and Environmental Inequality in Albuquerque; 4. Remote Sensing Keeping an Eye on Deforestation; 5. Educating a Skilled Geospatial Workforce in Somalia; 6. Announcing The Virtual Subsurface Utility Mapping Strategy Forum Conference

6 December 2021 GoGeomatics Canada | Archaeology GIS

Ground Penetrating Radar Providing New Insights for Archaeologists New applications of ground penetrating radar (GPR) are allowing archaeologists to gain deeper insights into ancient settlements. A team with the national park service has used GPR […]

Call for Geospatial Workshops, Instructors & Trainers

2 December 2021 GoGeomatics Canada | Canada

GoGeomatics is looking for experienced trainers and educators who are interested in sharing their expertise with the community as well as organizations that currently offer specialised training to work with us. Our new online Training […]

Canadian Geospatial Briefing Nov 29: 1. Mapping Canada’s carbon landscape; 2. Satellite images of Flood in BC; 3. Royal Canadian Geographical Society awards; 4. High-speed internet for rural communities by asset-mapping; 5. Plant health beyond the naked eye

29 November 2021 GoGeomatics Canada | British Columbia

Mapping Canada’s carbon landascape WWF-Canada has conducted new research with the lead of McMaster University’s Remote Sensing Lab scientists to measure the stored amount of carbon in Canada’s landscape. The findings show that stored carbon […]

“Analyzing Canadian Communities with POI Data” – SafeGraph

24 November 2021 GoGeomatics Canada | @safegraph

GIS data isn’t just for huge projects, it can also be used perfectly for small-scale community studies that make a difference to local businesses. In this talk from Juliana McMillan-Wilhoit from Tabulae Spatial and Briana […]

GeoIgnite 2022: March 1 & 2, Canada’s National Geospatial Conference is Back

23 November 2021 GoGeomatics Canada | Canada

GoGeomatics Canada is proud to announce the 4th edition of Canada’s National Geospatial Conference GeoIgnite. Winter Geo is the name of the online event, which will broadcast from Ottawa on March 1st and March 2nd with […]

International Geospatial Briefing Nov 22: 1. Two million square km of the seafloor mapped. 2. Importance of marine geospatial data. 3. Using smartphones to map road potholes. 4. Into the metaverse. 5. The Geography of Mysteries. 6. Mapping our human footprint.

22 November 2021 GoGeomatics Canada | climate

NOAA Ocean Exploration Meets Major Mapping Milestone on NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has reached a major mapping milestone with two million square kilometers of the seafloor mapped. To achieve […]

Canadian Council on Geomatics (CCOG) – Fostering Collaboration Across Canada’s Jurisdictions

18 November 2021 GoGeomatics Canada | Canada

The Canadian Council on Geomatics (CCOG) has been working for over 50 years with the federal government to help with projects and planning in Canada. Learn more about CCOG from Melanie Desjardins, the Chair, in […]

Canadian Geospatial Briefing Nov 15: 1. UK and Canada Space Agencies Sign MOU on Joint Activities; 2. Canadian Flood Maps; 3. Bell and ESRI Canada: Integrated Smart City Ecosystems; 4. Government of Canada Supports Canadian Satellite-Based Emissions Detection System; 5. ‘What3Words’ App in Search & Rescue

15 November 2021 GoGeomatics Canada | Canadian Space Agency

UK and Canada Space agencies sign MOU on joint activities and information sharing The UK Space Agency and the Canadian Space Agency have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on joint activities and information sharing on space, the British High […]