Natural Resources Canada has unveiled the WildFireSat e-Bulletin, a new periodic update that highlights developments in Canada’s satellite mission dedicated to monitoring wildland fires. WildFireSat is poised to become the world’s first purpose-built operational satellite […]
Dr. Tracey Lauriault’s recent interview, Before It’s Too Late: Canada’s Data Sovereignty Crisis, struck a chord with me. Her message about the risks of losing control over Canada’s geospatial data — and the need to […]
Canada’s failure to invest in modern geodetic infrastructure has left it dependent on foreign systems to run satellites, guide ships, synchronize power grids, and safeguard sovereignty — an invisible weakness in the infrastructure that holds […]
Reaching net-zero emissions means that Canada’s economy either produces no greenhouse gases or offsets any emissions through actions such as planting trees or using carbon capture technologies. Achieving net-zero is essential to ensure a safe […]
Digital sovereignty has quickly become one of the most pressing policy issues in Canada. From the U.S. Patriot Act and Cloud Act to the risks of foreign ownership of critical infrastructure, Canada finds itself increasingly […]
Canada has shown it can move fast when it decides something matters. Artificial intelligence is the proof. The Pan-Canadian AI Strategy, launched in 2017, was the world’s first funded national AI strategy. It built a […]
GoGeomatics Canada and the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) are pleased to announce a new three-year partnership to strengthen collaboration and knowledge-sharing across Canada’s geospatial sector. Under this agreement, OGC will sponsor and co-develop the OGC […]
The winners of the Canada’s National Geomatics Awards 2025 have been announced, recognizing leadership, innovation, and community impact across the country’s geomatics and geospatial sector. Launched to highlight outstanding contributions, the National Geomatics Awards honour […]