Canadian Open Data Institute - Survey

You might like to take this survey:

http://opendatainstitute.ca/#!

Open Data Policy Guidelines

Although targeted at the US, some of you may find some helpful info here...

http://datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/news/article/open-data-policy-guidelines-updated-for-a-changing-technology-landscape-298

Webinar: Migrating to 10.1

Here is a link to a recorded webinar from ESRI Canada on migrating to 10.1:
http://www.esri.ca/en/resources/collateral-resources?keys=&field_type_tid[0]=6&&&&field_cr_publication_date_value[value]&sort_by=field_cr_publication_date_value&sort_order=DESC&page=1

Webinar: How to Share Geospatial Data

http://geoconnections.nrcan.gc.ca/home

Webinar: How to Share Geospatial Data

GeoConnections invites you to learn more about the principles and policies that contribute to successful online access, use and sharing of geospatial information. The English webinar will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 – 1:30-3:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time). The French webinar will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 – 1:30-3:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time). Contact us for more information:info@geoconnections.NRCan.gc.ca.

URISA Exemplary Systems in Government Award for Enterprise System goes to the City of Calgary

http://www.urisa.org/news/2013/08/01/press-release/2013-urisa-esig-awards-announced/

Published Thursday, August 1, 2013 5:00 pm

by Wendy Nelson

URISA is pleased to announce the recipients of 2013 URISA Exemplary Systems in Government (ESIG) Awards. Since 1980, URISA’s ESIG Awards have recognized exceptional achievements in the application of information technology that have improved the delivery and quality of government services. URISA congratulates all of the participants in the 2013 Exemplary Systems in Government Award program. The recognized systems will be celebrated during the Awards Breakfast at GIS-Pro 2013: URISA's 51st Annual Conference in Providence, Rhode Island.

ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS CATEGORY - Systems in this category are outstanding and working examples of using information systems technology in a multi-department environment as part of an integrated process. These systems exemplify effective use of technology yielding widespread improvements in the process(es) and/or service(s) involved and/or cost savings to the organization.

Exemplary System: The GEM Project: Bringing Information to the Emergency Operations Centre (City of Calgary)
Liz Findlay, GEM Project Sponsor & Manager and Nancy Merritt, Geospatial Consultant & GEM Project Advisor, Geospatial Business Solutions Division, Corporate Services City of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

System Summary: The Geospatial Emergency Management (GEM) Project is a large and complex undertaking by the City of Calgary to provide a common operating picture for the Calgary Emergency Management Agency (CEMA).  Using a strategic implementation in a phased approach, the GEM project now supports a population of more than 1 million and a city with 14,000+ employees. Many outside-agency data sources are connected in the GEM Project. The design of the project demonstrates success in bringing multiple business units together to achieve a common goal. The system’s implementation and interagency cooperation strategy make for a highly useful case study.   User testimonials note the impact of this project has led to better data and tools for responders along with cost savings and improved efficiencies for CEMA and the City. Considering the scope of this system, the needs it addresses and its very successful implementation, the City of Calgary’s GEM Project is the 2013 Enterprise System ESIG Award winner.

Congratulations to Liz Findlay, Nancy Merritt and the City of Calgary on this recognition. It is well deserved!

ESRI Canada Releases the Canadian Municipal Data Model

For a number of years the US has had a municipal data model but it has been difficult for some to modify that model to fit Canadian GIS business practices.  ESRI Canada has just released the Canadian version of this data model. I personally think this will help standardize municipal GIS business practices but I am not overly optimistic that this model will solve all of our CRP data integration issues. :)

What do you think the Canadian Municipal Data Model will do for municipal GIS in Canada or in the CRP?

I look forward to your comments.

I have a copy of the model. If you would like me to email it to you contact me at corey.halford@airdrie.ca or you can contact ESRI directly.