The Women in Geospatial+ Writing Workshop, held online in September of 2021, included a practical exercise: a writing competition for participants. Women in Geospatial+ is an international professional network to promote gender-equality in the geospatial […]
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 […]
GoGeomatics supports diverse and inclusive workspaces. This article takes a look at how Canada’s job market is doing in this regard and whether the geospatial industry is doing enough. Enabling inclusive workplaces in Canada When […]
Statistics Canada Statistics Canada is hosting their second virtual GIS Day, featuring a virtual booth, panel discussions, and a live stage. Network with speakers from federal agencies, including Canadian Space Mission, Transports Canada and StatCan, […]
NRCan’s Canadian Geodetic Survey is responsible for defining, maintaining, and providing access to the Canadian Spatial Reference System (CSRS). In this talk from the Information Services Manager Brain Donahue on Day Two of GeoIgnite 2021, […]
The National Geomatics Competition (NGC) is Canada’s student-led geomatics competition. The NGC was created to increase the visibility of the geomatics profession, give students an opportunity to showcase their knowledge and talents while networking with potential […]
Editors note – This Interview was originally published March, 2016 and republished now as it highlights an important and interesting part of Canada’s geospatial history. An interview with GIS entrepreneur and visionary Douglas W. Seaborn […]
Let’s admit it. Geospatial techs are brilliant. They help develop smart technology that solves problems our industry faces conveniently, quickly, and affordably. There are so many Canadian geospatial start-ups, growing tech companies, and some mature […]