In 2015, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) launched the National Elevation Data Strategy (NEDS), a bold initiative to modernize Canada’s landmass data foundation. Ten years later, the NEDS has become a cornerstone of Canada’s geospatial ecosystem, delivering […]
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 […]
This interview is part of our GoGeomatics series on Canada’s infrastructure moment and its impact on the geospatial/Earth Observation industry. Canadian startup Wyvern is carving out a leadership position in high-resolution hyperspectral imaging with a […]
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 […]
“Today we’re launching a new AI model, AlphaEarth Foundations, to help understand our planet in magnificent detail,” Google announced. In recent years, monitoring Earth’s landscapes has become increasingly crucial for tackling global issues like food security, […]
Where Do I Even Park? If you’ve ever driven through Uptown Waterloo, Ontario or near the University of Waterloo campus, you know the struggle — circling for parking, reading confusing signs, or landing in lots […]
Every pixel tells a story. On June 4, 2025, Landsat 7 was officially decommissioned, closing out a mission that spanned more than two decades. Launched in 1999, Landsat 7 carried the Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus […]
The Canadian Hydrospatial Network isn’t just a technical upgrade — it’s a reimagining of how Canada models, manages, and mobilizes its water data. In her GeoIgnite 2025 presentation, Colleen Fuss, Physical Science Specialist (Geomatics) and […]