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NRCan talks to the United Nations about Geomatics
At the end of last year, I came across what I think is an excellent synopsis of what NRCan and the Canadian Federal Government are focused on in terms of geomatics. All of it is […]
GITA
Community
GeoEd: Where Surveyors Can Learn and Connect
Present day technology has the ability to facilitate so many things that it’s sometimes hard to comprehend how fast it moves along. This is one of the reasons that professional associations across Canada and the […]
Community
The Economics of Using the Term Geomatics
I am very pleased for our industry that the discussions, led by GoGeomatics, surrounding the term Geomatics has been enthusiastic and roundly presented. For reasons I cannot quickly explain, my mind goes to the basics […]
Community
Prince George BC: Lidar / GPS Terrain Modelling for Ice Jam Emergency Response
Unprecedented ice jams led to extensive flooding in Prince George as temperatures dipped to record lows in the winter of 2007/2008. City officials declared a state of local emergency on December 11, 2007, ordering dozens […]
Community
November 1st 2013 Canadian GoGeomatics MERX Report
Here is the November 1st 2013 GoGeomatics MERX Report. Login to see the contracts on MERX TBIPS Prof. lnf. Service Published: 09/10/2013 / Closing: 12/11/2013 Solicitation Number: EP296-132122/B Organzation Name: Public Works and Government Services Canada Travaux publics […]
Community
GoGeomatics Social Leader Profile: Aubrey Downie, Calgary
Aubrey Downie first became a part of the GoGeomatics community by being a regular at our socials in Ottawa. He is a professional high-tech worker transitioning into a new career in geography and geomatics after […]
Education & Careers
Neil Thompson: Geospatial Intelligence & Canadian Military (Part 2)
This is the second part of the interview GoGeomatics Canada has done with Neil Thompson, the Managing partner of the WCGroup. Neil is also the former Director Geospatial Intelligence for the Canadian Forces and a […]