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U.S. Surveying, Geomatics, and Angst
“Not good enough damn it! Not good enough!” – Jean-Luc Picard Jonathan Murphy, Managing Director of GoGeomatics asked me…
Ed Kennedy Discuses GIAC’s Past and Future
The Canadian geomatics community has been discussing and debating the importance of having a thriving and useful geomatics industry association. …
Join Geospatial Niagara to Discuss the CGCRT Education and Capacity Building Community Discussion Document
Recently we, as geomatics practitioners, have witnessed much discussion and debate between colleagues and over a number of social media…
Additional Input: GoGeomatics Geo-Conundrum about Geomatics Associations
I was recently asked if I believe a Canadian Geomatics trade association is in some form beneficial to the geomatics…
Canadian Geomatics Industry Association: Worth Supporting Or Not?
Some have voiced a concern that Canada’s geomatics industry does not have a viable trade and industry association. There are…
The Canadian GIS Education Handbook
Success is a destination for which a clear path must be drawn. As GIS technology is relatively young in the…
The Caravan Thunders Onward
“The caravan thunders onward On my way at last, on my way at last I can’t stop thinking big” –…
More Than Just a Name: What The Geomatics Industry Needs to Reach The Public
There has been much written about ‘geo’ terms, and the awareness of them, in Canada recently. Jonathan Murphy of GoGeomatics…
October 2013 TECTERRA GoGeomatics Vancouver Social & Pictures
GoGeomatics Canada had its first Vancouver social just this past June. Between now and then, two wonderful things happened. First, we…
How Valuable is Geospatial Information in Canada?
There is a strong consensus that geospatial information (GI) has become ubiquitous, but what real value is the use of…
Report on Geography & Education, St. John’s Meeting at Memorial
A seminal event that has the potential to have a powerful impact on geography, geographic education, and all related geospatial…
Algonquin College Postgraduate GIS Certification Co-op
“Algonquin GIS Co-op is a Win-Win for Students and Employers” Employers are taking the opportunity to evaluate potential future employees…