Technology
The 5 most interesting things that happened in geomatics in 2016
Let’s take a step back and have a look at what happened this year. To be honest, it was pretty…
List of Canadian Geomatics Conferences and Events for 2017
This is our list Canadian geomatics conferences and events for 2017. Here you will find events pertaining to GIS, remote…
A List of Geospatial Open Data Resources in Canada
Recently, I read an article about the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI) that seeks to explain why the CGDI, among many…
Planning an Enterprise GIS from the Bottom Up
You might be an observant professional in a department that uses GIS. Your organization may be large and have many…
Operational Use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) for Geomatics Applications
Recently, I reviewed a report by the Canadian Council of Geomatics on the use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)…
Predicting the Future of the GIS in Canada
Editors note: This article has been jointly written by Bruce McCormack and Gordon Plunkett. Bios can be found at the…
Contrasting: GIS & Geomatics Education in Canada and China
I have studied Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in both Canada and China. Last summer I completed my master in geography at…
Easy Access to Data: The CGDI Initiative
The Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI) is an initiative of Natural Resources Canada that began in 2001. The CGDI does…
Ten Online GIS Programs in Canada
After completing an undergraduate degree in 2015, (Geography and Environmental Studies at the University of Toronto) I needed to determine…
What are the Top Programming Languages in the GIS World?
Image source: www.tiobe.com Every now and again we hear about the importance of programming for Geographic Information Systems(GIS) professionals, that…
The Art of Being a Cadastral Surveyor: Key abilities every surveyor needs
The Art of Being a Cadastral Surveyor: The key abilities every surveyor needs There is an art to being a…
Technical Writing Tips for GIS and Geomatics Professionals
You might be a Manager, Consultant, GIS Specialist, Geomatics Engineer, Survey Analyst, Cartographer, Spatial Analyst, GIS Developer or Remote…
