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The Canadian GeoSpatial Data Infrastructure
a water perspective
Brian McLeodMarch 20, 2012
www.rncan.gc.ca
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Context GeoConnections & Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure GeoConnections – a brief history GeoConnections III – objectives Water perspective – key programs and interoperabilty activities
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Information and data are global currency…
24/7 digital economy paved the way for even more competition; social and environmental issues more complex, global in nature
increasingly technology and sophisticated analytical techniques are increasing the value of data and information
open data will underpin new waves of productivity and generate significant financial value and societal benefits
creating transparency and making data readily accessible and re-usable will be the hallmark of successful governments
…and geospatial information is essential in driving competiveness and facilitating effective decision-making
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Reliable sources of geospatial information are essential to…
…support broad national objectives such as economic growth, social cohesion and well-being, and environmental management
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A national program designed to facilitate access to and use of authoritative
geospatial information in Canada through the development, integration and
use of the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI)
The CGDI:
is the convergence of partnerships, policies, standards, technologies, and framework data necessary to harmonize all of Canada’s location-based information
is an on-line resource that improves the sharing, access and use of geospatial information
GeoConnections and the CGDI
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GeoConnections has played a key role by building the CGDI…
…and is recognized internationally for its pioneering efforts over the last decade
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GeoConnections: a decade of progress
Three phases of GeoConnections:
1999-2004: Establish and build the CGDI
– The supply side (framework data – e.g. National Hydro Network, National Road Network; core SDI services)
2005-2009: Evolve and expand the CGDI for end-users
– The demand side (priority communities: public health, public safety/security, environment and aboriginal communities)
2010-2015: Strategic and operational policy, standards, outreach, and CGDI integration
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GeoConnections III: In a word, “INTEROPERABILITY”
GeoConnections – a brief history…
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GeoConnections III Program Elements
Geospatial Strategy and Leadership Plan and coordinate geomatics in Canada Develop and implement long-term national strategies and policies
(e.g. F/P/T geomatics accord) Strengthen partnerships and governance
Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure Evolution of the CGDI Operational policies and standards for CGDI functionality Partnership demonstration/pilot projects to maximize data sharing
and system interoperability (e.g. OGC Interoperability Program) Provide tools and resources to help integrate the CGDI
…providing leadership and completing the CGDI
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GeoConnections III Objectives
Increase awareness of the benefits of using geospatial data and tools to achieve goals for key economic, social and environmental priorities
Facilitate the integration and use of geospatial data to support effective decision making
Coordinate, develop, and support the implementation of national policies, standards and mechanisms to ensure maintenance and up-dating of geospatial data and integration with global standards
Keep Canada at the leading edge of accessing, sharing and using geospatial information via the Internet
…providing the foundation for sound decision-making
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Technology as a driver for policies and standards
Key issues that impact spatial data infrastructures
Legal/Administrative Issues Ethical Legal Practices Confidentiality, Security, and
Sensitive Information Privacy Intellectual Property Copyright Licensing Data Sharing Liability Archiving and Preservation Data Quality
Technological/Trends Open Data Volunteered Geographic
Information (VGI) Open Source Web 2.0 and the GeoWeb Cloud Computing Mobile and Location-based
Services High Resolution Imagery Mass Market Geomatics “Big data” /data Integration
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Technology and trends driving standards and policy development
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Canadian water perspective
Canadian water facts…
Canada has 25% of world’s wetlands Water power meets about 62% of Canada’s electrical
needs 40% of Canada’s boundary with the United States is
composed of water Health problems related to water pollution in general are
estimated to cost Canadians $300 million per year-
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Water survey of Canada…
Under Meteorological Service of Canada, Environment Canada
National authority responsible for the collection, interpretation and dissemination of standardized hydrometric data
In partnership with provinces, territories and other agencies, WSC operates hydrometric network
Publish daily water level and flow for active stations
Key National Programs
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Products and Services
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Canada/US Group on Earth Observations (GEO) – Great Lakes testbed
Response to 2008 Canada/US Geo workshop, leadership from Environment Canada, US Geological Survey
Focus areas: ice cover, water levels, groundwater and beaches
Key partners: EC, USGS, DFO, NOAA, UASCE, EPA, GLOS, GLC, IJC, OGC
Key Interoperabilty initatives
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Open Geospatial Consortium…
Canadian participation and leadership in several OGC interoperability activitiesCo-lead of Groundwater IEs (NRCan/GSC)Co-lead of Forecasting IE (Aquatic Informatics)Co-lead of upcoming Climatology – Hydrology
Information Sharing Pilot (GeoConnections/NRCan) Additional participation thru
GeoConnections/NRCan/Environment Canada, Cybera Participation in standards development of WaterML,
GroundwaterML
Key Interoperabilty initatives
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Groundwater information network…
Under Groundwater program, Geological Survey of Canada, Natural Resources Canada
Distributed: YK, BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, USGS Standards: WMS, WFS, SOS, WaterML, GWML,
GeoSciML Multi-data: water well records, key aquifers, monitoring
data
Key Interoperabilty initatives
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Questions?
Brian McLeodCGDI Standards and Architecture lead
GeoConnections division
Mapping Information Branch
Earth Science Sector
Natural Resources Canada
