Ottawa will host a significant gathering of the global geospatial standards community this spring as the ISO/TC 211 62nd Plenary Meeting takes place in Canada’s capital. This international meeting brings together experts from around the […]
Canada’s debate over artificial intelligence sovereignty is accelerating, but it is currently trapped in a dangerously narrow lane. Policymakers have correctly identified that digital power is the new national currency. The latest federal budget underscored […]
GeoIgnite is Canada’s national geospatial conference and the country’s most important annual gathering for professionals working across geomatics, geospatial technology, policy, and applied practice. Early bird ticket sales for GeoIgnite 2026 are now open and […]
The Canadian Space Agency has opened a new call for expressions of interest for a project known as the Quantum Communications and Networking Demonstrator. The call is part of a growing effort to prepare for […]
As Canada’s geomatics and Earth Observation leaders gathered in Calgary for the C-Suite Panel at GoGeomatics Expo 2025, the timing couldn’t have been more fitting. The session had been planned around a clear signal from […]
Canada’s geomatics sector is standing at a crossroads. With the federal government committing 5% of GDP to defence, including 1.5% for critical infrastructure, the country is entering a genuine nation-building moment. New investments are set […]
“It’s no longer enough to say ‘buy Canadian’—it has to be done in practice,” says Jacques Charron, President and CEO of K2 Geospatial. “Canadian tech firms often find it easier to sell abroad than here […]
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 […]