The North American geodetic community is on the brink of a major shift, one that promises improved positional accuracy and stronger cross-border alignment. But beneath the progress lies an unsettling reality: the very systems enabling […]
At this year’s SaGES conference, one of the most quietly powerful moments came from a session that had nothing to do with remote sensing algorithms or cartographic frameworks. Instead, it focused on people, specifically, learners […]
The Canadian Space Agency’s latest spending plan maintains steady funding across its core responsibilities, from satellite operations and space science to robotics and international programs. Within that broader mandate, the plan highlights ongoing investment in […]
At GeoIgnite 2025 in Ottawa, Luc Vaillancourt, founder of BALIZ, delivered one of the event’s most thought-provoking talks: “Two Solitudes in Geomatics.” Drawing inspiration from Canadian literature and culture, Vaillancourt used the metaphor of “two […]
(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, […]
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 […]