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 […]
Every generation reaches a moment when it must ask: Who will build what comes next? For Canada’s geomatics community, that moment is now. As infrastructure ambitions expand and technology evolves faster than curricula, the gap […]
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 […]
Reality capture technologies and digital twins are revolutionizing how we understand, document, and manage the built and natural environment. From terrestrial and UAV-based photogrammetry to mobile mapping systems and advanced LiDAR applications, these tools are […]
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) are reshaping geomatics. From surveying and mapping to forestry, infrastructure, and environmental monitoring, drones are transforming how professionals capture, analyze, and apply data. At the GoGeomatics Expo 2025, the RPAS […]
As governments, utilities, and communities grapple with the demands of climate resilience, energy transition, and infrastructure renewal, geomatics is emerging as a vital enabler of these efforts. At the GoGeomatics Expo 2025, the Geomatics for the Public […]
GoGeomatics is pleased to announce the support of the World Geospatial Industry Council (WGIC) for the GoGeomatics Expo 2025, taking place November 3–5, 2025, in Calgary, Alberta. WGIC will host the inaugural Horizons+ World Geospatial […]