Canadian Geomatics Accord

To ensure that geospatial data and infrastructure are coordinated, federal, provincial, and territorial governments have worked together through the Canadian Geomatics Accord since 2001. Renewed for 2025 to 2030, the accord provides the framework for intergovernmental collaboration on leveraging geomatics-related sciences, technologies, and best practices for effective policy and decision-making.

The accord recognizes that each government has unique responsibilities to deliver geomatics programs and services yet all benefit from coordinated approaches for mutually beneficial geomatics initiatives. These include data standards, open foundational datasets, and infrastructure. Through the accord, governments commit to reduce duplication, increase efficiency, and strengthen Canada’s ability to serve the needs of citizens and respond to emerging societal and environmental challenges.

History

The 2025 – 2030 Canadian Geomatics Accord is the fifth such Accord. Prior Accords include the:

• 2001 Canadian Geomatics Accord (2001 –2006)
• 2007 Canadian Geomatics Accord (2007 – 2012)
• 2014 Canadian Geomatics Accord (2014 – 2019)
• 2020 Canadian Geomatics Accord (2020 – 2025)