Recently, I read an article about the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI) that seeks to explain why the CGDI, among many things, is relevant. While the Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation (CCMEO) who is […]
You might be an observant professional in a department that uses GIS. Your organization may be large and have many departments for which location is important. If that is the case, there is a strong […]
Recently, I reviewed a report by the Canadian Council of Geomatics on the use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) for geomatics applications here at home. It was based on a study led by NWT […]
Editors note: This article has been jointly written by Bruce McCormack and Gordon Plunkett. Bios can be found at the bottom of the article. Most people like to predict the future. People are interested in […]
I have studied Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in both Canada and China. Last summer I completed my master in geography at University of Waterloo. In this article I will draw upon my experiences in China and […]
The Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI) is an initiative of Natural Resources Canada that began in 2001. The CGDI does not refer to a specific database, but rather a collection of Canadian geospatial resources available […]
After completing an undergraduate degree in 2015, (Geography and Environmental Studies at the University of Toronto) I needed to determine which direction to take in the next chapter of my academic and professional career. I […]
Image source: www.tiobe.com Every now and again we hear about the importance of programming for Geographic Information Systems(GIS) professionals, that is quickly becoming a key in the evolution of one’s career. It is argued that […]