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Thinking Canadian: What is the Power of GIS?
What is the power of GIS? What we have to do is separate GIS from software and hardware. GIS has been on this planet a lot longer than computers, servers, and […]
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Community
GIS in Canadian Education Still Needs Advocacy
In 1995 I was your typical teacher with a degree in geography. I had gotten involved in technology in education. I saw an ad, applied, and got accepted for “Geography for the 21st Century”, a […]
Community
Welcome to the New GoGeomatics Canada!
Here at GoGeomatics Canada, we want to say hello to our new users and “surprise” to our existing members. We have a new site and new tools for your Canadian geomatics career and interests. Lets […]
Community
Bob Ryerson: State of our Art – Canadian Geomatics Editorial
For the first editorial for the new Canadian web magazine for geomatics I have been asked to comment on where we have been in the past, where we are today, and what the future may […]
Community
NRCAN Study of the Canadian Geomatics Sector
It looks as though the Canadian federal government, through NRCAN, is going to take a long hard and very expensive look at the Canadian geomatics industry. They have issued a request for proposals (RFP) for […]
Education & Careers
Timothy Ensom – Environmental Scientist
This time around GoGeomatics Canada is looking to the west to find Hydrologist Timothy Ensom at Golder Associates. Welcome to GoGeomatics Canada Tim. Thanks for taking the time to talk to us. GoGeomatics: First off […]
Technology
Measuring Tree Canopy Cover in an Urban Environment
To properly and effectively design and manage the city’s tree canopy it is important to quantify the amount and composition of existing vegetation. Knowing this baseline information provides a benchmark for identifying tree canopy targets […]
Education & Careers
Amy Barker – G.I.S. Officer for the Government of the Northwest Territories
Amy Barker has been working for the Government of the Northwest Territories for over 2 years as a G.I.S. Officer. Amy enjoys working with data pertaining to culture and heritage and is currently working in […]