(This is the second part of our series, following the article exploring France’s success with open-source GIS) Canada’s geospatial systems are at a crossroads. Technology is moving fast, and the pressure is on for more efficient, […]
As Canada enters yet another year of severe and increasingly frequent climate events — from early-season wildfires to flash floods and coastal erosion — governments are under growing pressure to adapt faster and act smarter. […]
In a significant reaffirmation of one of the world’s most enduring space partnerships, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) President Lisa Campbell and European Space Agency (ESA) Director General Dr. Josef Aschbacher signed a joint statement on […]
At GeoIgnite 2025, Dr. Shusen Wang, Senior Research Scientist at Natural Resources Canada’s Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation (CCMEO), presented a comprehensive overview of using satellite Earth Observation (SEO) for monitoring Canada’s terrestrial […]
At GeoIgnite 2025, Leander Campbell, Acting Lead of the Annual Crop Inventory at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), delivered an insightful and technically rich presentation on one of Canada’s most important geospatial initiatives: the national […]
Dr. Vernon Singhroy is Canada’s one of the most distinguished Earth Observation scientists, known globally for his expertise in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and remote sensing applications. Over his decades-long career, he has published more […]
The need for rapid response to devastating natural disasters has always existed, but technological limitations have gotten in the way in the past. However, with the rapid development in Earth Observation capabilities in recent times, […]
Wildfires are raging across Canada — from British Columbia to Nova Scotia — in what is fast becoming another catastrophic fire season. Hot, dry weather and shifting wind patterns are converging to create another intense […]