It was only a matter of time until bot-triggered online advertising infiltrated the surveying profession. While it could be argued that it is just another marketing tool, there are approaches that walk a thin ethical—and […]
In this keynote address for GeoIgnite 2025 in Ottawa, Dr. Nadine Alameh reflected on the dramatic transformation in technology and the geospatial profession over the past five years, using a personal lens — starting with […]
Maxar Sponsors Panel Discussion at GeoIgnite, Winter Geo During a livestream at the GeoIgnite, Winter Geo conference on March 1, 2022, guests were treated to five panelists speaking on “Using GeoIntelligence & AI to solve […]
Your Global Geospatial Briefing for July 2nd: Cities can address the roots of urban challenges; Geospatial among hottest job skills; How Remote Sensing Helps us Grow our Food; Additional $10M Approved for Geospatial Mapping; Geospatial ethics With […]
In celebration of Geography Week, it seemed like a good idea to issue a challenge: list the top ten books about Geography ever written. It was modelled on a similar list for History. This is […]
There are many GIS and geomatics certification options available to Canadians. They have been discussed in detail in previous articles. A summary of these different options is listed in the table below. How they compare, […]
One of the GIS Certifications available to Canadians specifically is the Certified Geomatics Specialist certification available from the Canadian Institute of Geomatics (CIG). Certification is offered in 6 areas: GIS/LIS, Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, Cartography, Geodesy, […]
Among the various types of GIS and Geomatics certifications available to Canadians, The Association of Ontario Land Surveyors (AOLS) offers Certificates of Registration to geomatics professionals in the province of Ontario, who become designated […]