GeoConnections
The GeoConnections program is a national initiative led by Natural Resources Canada. GeoConnections supports the integration and use of the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI).
The CGDI is an on-line resource that improves the sharing, access and use of Canadian geospatial information–information tied to geographic locations in Canada. It helps decision makers from all levels of government, the private sector, non–government organizations and academia make better decisions on social, economic and environmental priorities.
May 15, 2012
New Content on Geospatial Standards
Standards facilitate the development, sharing, and use of geospatial data. The more standardized the structure and content of information, the more effectively it can be accessed, exchanged and used by both humans and machines.
GeoConnections has just completed the process of consolidating and updating the standards content for the Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI). Check out this new content:
More information on geospatial standards...
May 14, 2012
Government of Canada’s Leadership in Geomatics Underlined at International Conference
QUÉBEC CITY — The Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources, today discussed Canada’s leadership role in the field of geomatics at the 2012 Global Geospatial Conference in Québec City. The field’s influence of the geomatics sector is felt both nationally and internationally as its science is increasingly applied to all areas of our economy.
More information on Minister's speech...
May 4, 2012
The GSDI World Conference (GSDI 13), the 14th GEOIDE Annual Scientific Conference, the 7th 3DGeoInfo Conference, and the Canadian Geomatics Conference 2012 will take place in Québec City, Canada from May 14 to May 17, 2012. February 27, 2012
More information on GSDI 13...
January 9, 2012
Workshop
Defining, Measuring, and Communicating the Socioeconomic Benefits of Geospatial Information
GeoConnections invites you to the Group on Earth Observations’ workshop, “Defining, measuring, and communicating the socioeconomic benefits of geospatial information”. The workshop will take place at National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), Foothills Campus, Boulder Colorado, June 12 – 14, 2012.
More information on the workshop...
January 9, 2012 - CLOSED January 16, 2012
Open Government Consultation
The Government of Canada has launched an on-line consultation on Open Government and is inviting all Canadians to participate. The consultation will continue until January 16, 2012 and can be accessed from the Open Government web site at: http://www.open.gc.ca/index-eng.asp.
Launched in March 2011, the Government of Canada is pursuing Open Government through three main streams:
- Open Data: offering Government data in a more useful format to enable citizens, the private sector and non-government organizations to leverage it in innovative and value-added ways.
- Open Information: proactively releasing information, including information on government activities, to Canadians on an ongoing basis.
- Open Dialogue: giving Canadians a stronger say in Government policies and priorities, and expanding engagement through Web 2.0 technologies.
Thank you in advance for your interest in Open Government. Your insights will help guide the Government of Canada’s future actions in this area.
August 18, 2011
Welcome to the new GeoConnections program web site.
GeoConnections program information and resources have been moved to this new government of Canada web site (GeoConnections.nrcan.gc.ca). It is expected that before the end of 2011 anyone accessing the original GeoConnections.org site will be redirected to this new site.
In the interim, both sites will co-exist. Please access this new site to obtain the latest in program information, news and announcements.