1. Canada Centre for Remote Sensing B. McLeod CEOS WGISS, September 2005 CCRS Update

2. Canada Centre for Remote Sensing Page 2 Overview GeoConnections program renewal Atlas of Canada 100 th Anniversary

3. Canada Centre for Remote Sensing Page 3 GeoConnections GeoConnections was launched in 1999 as a $60 million, 5 year federal/provincial/territorial program to build the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI).

4. Canada Centre for Remote Sensing Page 4 The first phase of GeoConnections funded activities, in partnership, to build the foundation of the CGDI and to reach objectives including: Working as part of the international Open GIS Consortium to develop and promote a common technical architecture for Canadian GeoSpatial Data Infrastructure applications Working with every provincial/territorial jurisdiction in Canada to develop common principles (the Geomatics Accord) Working through the private sector to innovate standards-based technologies to share and apply distributed information in support of business processes and decision-making. Developing six national themes of Geobase (framework) data and provide them online at no cost to the user; GeoConnections

5. Canada Centre for Remote Sensing Page 5 Established the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI): Through partnerships with industry, developed elements of the operational infrastructure such as advanced technologies and applications that increase access, sharing and use of geographic data. Strengthened Federal-provincial-territorial collaboration : Negotiated first ever Ministerial Canadian Geomatics Accord with Canadian provinces and territories; achieved common agreement and policy approach on partnership principles and to licensing data to remove policy barriers to data sharing; Created foundational, standardized data framework Facilitated the provision of seamless, up-to-date and maintained GeoBase framework data at no cost to users. GeoConnections Successes…

6. Canada Centre for Remote Sensing Page 6 …through Partnerships Leveraging investments and develop partnerships : The federal government has benefited from a $170M program based on its $60M investment through cost-sharing partnerships with industry, academia and provinces/territories, and non-governmental agencies Growing an innovative geomatics industry : advancing innovation and growth of the geomatics private sector through partnerships on CGDI application and advanced technology development (70% of funds expended with industry = $42M)

7. Canada Centre for Remote Sensing Page 7 Federal Budget 2005… “Under the program, governments, the private sector, academia and non-government organizations have partnered to develop the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure, bringing together data previously held by different organizations and orders of government. Budget 2005 provides $60 million over five years for GeoConnections to continue this work and to support decision making on a broader range of issues, particularly health, public safety, sustainable development, the environment and issues of importance to Aboriginal people.”

8. Canada Centre for Remote Sensing Page 8 Current status GeoConnections secretariat will be within newly formed Information Management/Information Dissemination branch of NRCan, Earth Sciences Sector (sister branch to CCRS) Program formulation/governance currently in development First opportunities (public/private sector) for partnership expected in fall 2005

9. Canada Centre for Remote Sensing Page 9 How is the renewed program different? Building the CGDI was our core business in the first phase of GeoConnections. Enhancing and applying the CGDI is our core business in the renewed GeoConnections. Investments in enhancing and applying the CGDI will be user-driven. Renewed GeoConnections

10. Canada Centre for Remote Sensing Page 10 Renewed GeoConnections Work with users within specifically targeted communities of practice Provide framework and other thematic data required by communities of practice Maintain, operate and expand the core infrastructure and standards, as required by users Support consistent geomatics policy development federally and nationally to reduce duplication and improve use of the CGDI O ver the next five years, GeoConnections will:

11. Canada Centre for Remote Sensing Page 11 Innovation Diffusion Challenge: “Crossing the Chasm” THECHASM Laggards EarlyMajority LateMajority Innovators EarlyAdopters innovators and early adopters need vision majorities need business plan (value proposition) to effect adoption/culture change laggards need guarantees (Moore, 1991; Horler and Teillet, 1996)

12. Canada Centre for Remote Sensing Page 12 Clarifying “user-driven…” -End-users are closest-to-source with regards to decision-making and operational business. -Distinguished from broader “stakeholders” group which also includes all content and technology providers -Includes users from existing early adopter communities and priority communities (Public safety, public health, sustainable development and the environment, and aboriginal well-being)

13. Canada Centre for Remote Sensing Page 13 Renewed program design is driven by user needs Program will have four focal areas (users, content, technology, coordination) Program will require use of proven methodologies to ensure users are continuously engaged and requirements are addressed. User communities have both unique and common CGDI needs Renewed GeoConnections program will focus on the common CGDI priorities among existing and targeted communities of practice Common priorities will serve as the basis for prioritizing investments in technology and content Common barriers to information access and sharing will serve as the basis for prioritizing policy coordination efforts

14. Canada Centre for Remote Sensing Page 14 Looking forward… recognition of long term commitment for core CGDI (content & infrastructure); clear focus on developing user-driven, operational applications; distributed content investments to focus on helping communities of practice access required data; technology support to address identified common needs; focus on usability of common CGDI solutions, for customization by user communities.

15. Canada Centre for Remote Sensing Page 15 Desired outcomes (2010) Decision-making is more effective due to modified business processes that take full advantage of the CGDI. Priority user-communities make use of relevant data as part of their business processes. Governments, private sector and NGOs provide integrated, interoperable delivery of online services, responding to the needs of priority user communities. Governments work together to better serve their clients through consistent and co-ordinated geomatics policies.

16. Canada Centre for Remote Sensing Page 16 Atlas of Canada 100 th anniversary In 2006 The Atlas of Canada is celebrating 100 years of mapping Canada’s geography and history. The Atlas of Canada reflects the incredible social, environmental and economic diversity of our country over time. The Atlas of Canada will celebrate the 100 th anniversary year by publishing thematic content over time, larger scale topographic maps, historical overviews, map exhibits, and a conference…

17. Canada Centre for Remote Sensing Page 17 GeoTec / Atlas Conference June 18 - 21, 2006, Ottawa Congress Centre http://www.geoplace.com/gt (GeoTec)http://www.geoplace.com/gt 100th Anniversary Events at the Conference Atlas of Canada day and Gala Dinner; June 19, 2006 Conference Participants: –Association of Canadian Map Librarians and Archivists –Canadian Cartographic Association –Canadian Institute of Geomatics –Carleton and Ottawa Universities –Libraries and Archives Canada –International Cartographic Association, Commission on National and Regional Atlases –International Cartographic Association, Commission on Maps and the Internet