Success Stories
Now you can read about Canadian accomplishments using GeoBase data. Whether it's small business looking for an edge, academic research studies or more effective delivery of government services, GeoBase is the common ground Canadians are building on!
The success stories on these pages are only the beginning, check back regularly for more examples of Canadian geomatics success using GeoBase data.
Stories
- ESRI Award of Excellence
- On September 16, 2004, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) received a joint Award of Excellence from ESRI Canada, at their annual User Conference held in Ottawa. [more...]
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- University of Ottawa Geography Researchers Utilize GeoBase
- GeoBase products are being used by Professor Michael Sawada of the University of Ottawa's Laboratory for Applied Geomatics and GIS Science (LAGGISS) for projects ranging from telecommunications to climate change as well as for the introduction of geomatics concepts into the teaching curriculum of multiple programs. [more...]
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- ESRI Canada's Geography Network Builds on GeoBase
- In support of the GeoBase concept of collecting quality data once and making it available for use by many, ESRI Canada is making GeoBase data available on its Geography Network Canada portal. [more...]
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- PCI Geomatics Champions for the innovative use of GeoBase data
- PCI Geomatics is using GeoBase products extensively in their GeoCapacity Information System (GCIS) prototypes. Through investment, funded through Technology Partnerships Canada, PCI Geomatics is creating three separate GeoCapacity Information System prototypes focused on mapping, the environment, and disaster management for homeland security. [more...]
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- Small Canadian data mining company adds GeoBase to its resources
- Data Forest Mining Inc. has adopted GeoBase as its source of current, no-cost, and accurate geographic data for Canada. [more...]
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- The province of PEI is a keen GeoBase partner and user of the NRN
- The province of Prince Edward Island has adopted the GeoBase National Road Network (NRN), produced by NRCan's Geomatics for the Sustainable Development of Natural Resources program, as its official provincial road network. [more...]
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- GeoBase Provides Foundation for Instrument Approach Design
- Air Navigation Data has adopted the GeoBase geospatial data sets for describing the ground for their Canadian clients. [more...]
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- GeoBase Portal Team Wins Apex Award
- On October 6, 2004, the NRCan-led GeoBase Portal team was recognized for its efforts by the Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada (APEX). [more...]
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