Budget 2025 doesn’t specifically mention Earth Observation or mapping, but its investments in digital, defence, and launch infrastructure make geomatics central to how sovereignty will be implemented in practice. Canada’s 2025 Federal Budget, tabled on […]
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 […]
Canada’s failure to invest in modern geodetic infrastructure has left it dependent on foreign systems to run satellites, guide ships, synchronize power grids, and safeguard sovereignty — an invisible weakness in the infrastructure that holds […]
Canada has shown it can move fast when it decides something matters. Artificial intelligence is the proof. The Pan-Canadian AI Strategy, launched in 2017, was the world’s first funded national AI strategy. It built a […]
Earth Observation (EO) technologies are transforming how we monitor our planet. From climate resilience and environmental protection to resource management and industrial sustainability, EO data is providing governments, industry, and researchers with powerful insights to […]
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 […]
The winners of the Canada’s National Geomatics Awards 2025 have been announced, recognizing leadership, innovation, and community impact across the country’s geomatics and geospatial sector. Launched to highlight outstanding contributions, the National Geomatics Awards honour […]