AI is not the shortcut people think it is
LLMs seem to do a lot of things well, but they are dangerous when applied to domains that require genuine experience and accountability.
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News & Updates
Browse posts to stay up-to-speed on developments affecting you, the Canadian GIS user: see how others are using GIS, learn about new products, keep abreast of the Community Map of Canada Program, and more.
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Liam Rosborough’s experience in the Associate GIS Professional Program
Having recently completed his term in the Associate GIS Professional Program, Liam Rosborough shares his experience and tips for future applicants.
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Campus navigation for all at the University of British Columbia
Learn how the University of British Columbia’s Campus + Community Planning team used ArcGIS tools to build accessibility into UBC’s online campus map.
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News Roundup – August 2026
Esri Canada’s News Roundup summarizes important stories in the world of GIS each month.
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Mapping the Future with Cree Nation of Mistissini
Discover how the Cree Nation of Mistissini is using GIS to modernize cottage lot management and strengthen community led land stewardship.
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To AI, or not to AI: a GIS developer’s soliloquy
In this blog post, discover why it’s critical for GIS professionals to continue exercising their geographic discernment and judgment in the age of AI.
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What’s New in NG9-1-1 Data Manager Version 2.5
NG9-1-1 Data Manager 2.5 Is here! New Unit tools and custom lifecycle workflows, your favourite NG9-1-1 data preparation tool just got better.
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Get more from your investment in geo with a GIS workforce assessment: pt. 1
In part 1 of 2 of this blog post series, Esri Canada management consultant Darren Sutton offers a structured method for evaluating your GIS workforce.
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Future-Ready Approach to Dam Safety Risk Decisions at BC Hydro
Faster risk decisions and safer dam operations with GIS. See how BC Hydro unified data, models and monitoring across 82 dams and a century of records.
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Digital twin success lies in organizational capability
A digital twin is a dynamic system that needs ongoing care. These governance and process tips will help you keep your digital twin in top shape.
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Transport Canada's Enterprise GIS: A Blueprint for Federal Modernization
Transport Canada’s enterprise GIS connects field data to policy, driving secure, data driven decisions and redefining the federal model.
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When capacity is exceeded: a reminder of Esri’s disaster response program
Learn how Esri’s Disaster Response Program helps organizations scale GIS support when emergency response capacity is exceeded
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News Roundup – July 2026
Esri Canada’s News Roundup summarizes important stories in the world of GIS each month.
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Part 2: Can AI Extract Planning Data from Zoning By-laws Accurately?
Part 2 of a blog series deep diving into whether AI models can extract zoning by-laws accurately.
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What is the impact of data centers on property valuations?
Data centers are expanding rapidly, raising questions about their impact on nearby property values. We discuss how GIS can measure real market effects.
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Lock in your fall with Esri Canada small group training
Summer may be here, but that means it’s time to plan for fall. Get your training budget locked in with small group GIS training from Esri Canada.
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Missing Middle Housing in Toronto: From Policy Intent to Real-World Outcomes
Missing middle housing is not being built evenly across Toronto, and that uneven pattern is shaping who gets access to housing.
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News Roundup – June 2026
Esri Canada’s News Roundup summarizes important stories in the world of GIS each month.
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Friction to Feasibility: How Ratio.City Can Unlock Missing Middle Housing
At Ratio.City, we saw the shift, and we responded. We conducted interviews across the GTA navigating the complexity of missing middle development.
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Cree Nation Government: Mapping for Shared Understanding
Cree Nation Government uses digital mapping with Cree knowledge to guide services, improve planning and support community care across northern Québec.
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