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 […]
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 […]
Earlier this year, we invited Canada’s geomatics and geospatial community to nominate the individuals and organizations making a real difference in our sector. Now it’s time to make the final call for the Canada’s National […]
On last Tuesday night of July, the Ottawa BIM and geospatial community came together for our summer social at Tavern on the Hill. No speeches, no presentations. just a great conversation, fresh air, and a […]
The first time I traveled to Nunavut, I was told the region I was going to was a hamlet called Kugaaruk. Driving through the town with our local guide, I noticed the radio station was […]
Farmers need to know which fields need water today, not next week. When satellite images sit unprocessed, crops suffer, and decisions get delayed. City planners stare at screens filled with infrastructure data, knowing somewhere in […]
On June 10, Allen Carroll’s new book Telling Stories with Maps, was launched, shedding light on the evolving role of maps in storytelling. As the founder of Esri StoryMaps and former Chief Cartographer at National […]
(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, […]