Transcript Microsoft PowerPoint - CGDI and Geospatial Operational

The Canadian Spatial Data
Infrastructure (SDI)
Kian Fadaie, CHS
6th MSDI Working Group Meeting
MSDI Open Forums
March 3rd 2015
Presentation Outline
SDI Objectives
What is SDI/CGDI
Challenges
GoC initiatives FGP/Open data
Conclusions
SDI : Objectives
 Create increased awareness of the benefits of using geospatial
data and tools to achieve goals for social, economic and
environmental priorities.
 Facilitate the integration and use of geospatial data to support
effective decision making.
 Coordinate the development of national policies, standards and
mechanisms and support their implementation to ensure
maintenance and updating of geospatial data and compatibility with
global standards.
 Keep Canada at the leading edge of accessing, sharing and using
geospatial information via the Internet.
What is the CGDI?
CGDI Components and
Guiding Principles
CGDI – Overview; CGDI Vision, Mission and Roadmap:
http://geoconnections.nrcan.gc.ca/18
Framework Data
 is the common, up-to-date, and maintained base
layers of quality location-based data for all of
Canada.
 is the base mapping layers required to develop
applications that are freely available for use.
 is the foundation upon which location-based
information becomes spatially relevant to users.
 Access through the GeoBase portal
(www.GeoBase.ca)
Geospatial Standards

The CGDI is built upon international
standards that allow it to work with
other infrastructures in Canada and
around the world.

This harmonization of standards is
fundamental to ensuring the
efficient exchange of locationbased information.
Technologies
 Today’s innovative geospatial and IT tools and
technologies (GPS, mobile tech, imagery, sensor webs)
provide an environment in which systems and
applications integrating location-based information are
used by millions.
 The CGDI’s open and flexible architecture continually
adapts to the rapidly evolving internet platform.
 Interoperability is achieved by the convergence of
framework data, policies, standards and
technologies necessary to harmonize Canada’s
location-based information.
Operational Policies
 Address topics related to the lifecycle of data
(i.e. collection, management, dissemination,
use).
 Apply to the day-to-day business of
organizations.
 Include guidelines, directives, procedures
and manuals that help facilitate access to
and use of information.
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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 are more complex, global in nature

Technology and sophisticated geospatial 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

Transparency and access to geospatial data through tools that enable
easy discovery, sharing, downloading, integration and interoperability
is expected
…and geospatial data can underpin it all.
SDI Performance
 Interoperability requires supportive technical and
business policies
 Reduces focus on accessing information and data,
increases capacity to USE information and data
 Serves sophisticated users.
 Web based services.
 EXAMPLE: Volunteered Geographic Information
How do we identify and develop geospatial policy:
 Geospatial data sharing and use.
 Conducting needs/requirements analysis through consultation with
stakeholders, users.
 Working with stakeholders to develop operational policies, tools and
resources necessary to complete and sustain the CGDI.
 Promoting and raising awareness of geospatial policy issues,
solutions and practices.
Issues and Needs
Capacity
Quality
Issues
Liability
Legal
Issues
Quality
IP
Sharing
Integration
Privacy
Archiving
Access
Licensing
Access
Issues
Security
Identified Trends
Key policy topics that impact spatial data infrastructures
Legal/Administrative
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
Open Source
Web 2.0 and the GeoWeb
Cloud Computing
Mobile and Location-based
Services
Data Integration
Government of Canada Major Initiatives
Government of Canada
Open Government Action Plan
Rapid shift in the public
sector to free and open data.
Meeting public demand.
Changing operational
policies.
Open Data
The Federal Geospatial Platform (FGP)
• Is a collaborative effort across 21 departments and agencies to
fundamentally change the way we share, use & manage
geospatial assets to support effective program delivery & service
to Canadians.
• Enable the Public Service to buy once, use many times, and
search once, find what you need - pulling separate data sources
together that when combined are greater than the parts.
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FGP provides the ability to integrate, and visualize multiple layers
of Triple “A” geospatial information
Accurate
Authoritative
Accessible
“data and integrated analysis for which you search once and find everything”
…to support decision-making within and across departments, and among
stakeholders, and stimulate downstream applications development
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FGP Components
1.
Business Architecture
Alignment of cross departmental business requirements , processes (eg. Policies), and principles (eg. Standards)
as they relate to management and dissemination of spatial data through the FGP.
2.
Data Architecture
Prioritises data sets, inventories data models, and defines data requirements for the platform.
3.
Technical Architecture
Describes and documents platform application requirements, interoperability, and associated technology
implications (eg. Data visualization, catalogue, repository, web services, analysis).
4.
Infrastructure Architecture
Identifies enterprise hardware requirements to meet the needs identified and supplies a cloud based collaborative
development environment.
FGP the way forward
• 21 Canadian Federal Department are
contributing data or providing access to
databases to FGP.
• Data inventory is increasing
continuously.
• Data analysis capabilities are being
enhanced
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DRAFT
Conclusions
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Canada has an operational SDI which is being used to
support organizational operations and decision-making.
Emphasis has now shifted to addressing some of the
key challenges to the use of the CGDI and geospatial
information more generally, and the impacts of
emerging technologies, through the development of
operational policies.
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THANK YOU! / MERCI!
QUESTIONS?