A national mapping agencies in Canada are organizations that produces geographical information, analytical statistics of the concurrent mapping scenario in the country. Canada’s mapping agencies are responsible for the regulation of natural resources, energy, minerals and metals, forests, earth sciences, mapping and remote sensing in the country.
NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA (NRCan)
Natural Resources Canada works towards ensuring responsible development of Canada’s natural resources, including energy, forests, minerals, and metals. NRCan also uses its expertise in earth sciences to build and maintain an updated knowledge base of landmass and resources.
The mapping agency was established in 1995 by amalgamating the now-defunct Departments of Energy, Mines and Resources and Forestry.
The organization is headquartered in Canada and currently heads several sub-agencies that are associated with the department. Moreover, the department has other sectors like the Corporate Management and Services Sector, Earth Sciences Sector, Energy Sector, Innovation, and Energy Technology Sector, Mineral and Metals Sector, Science and Policy Integration, Public Affairs and Portfolio Management Sector, Shared Services Office, Geographical Names Board of Canada and Space Weather Canada.
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF CANADA:
The Geological Survey of Canada is a Canadian federal government agency for geoscientific information that is responsible for performing geological surveys of the country. From developing Canada’s natural resources and protecting the environment, it studies and reports on Canada’s geology, natural geological hazards, and the development of natural resources. It is also known as the country’s oldest scientific agency and was one of its first government organizations.
The agency has its headquarters situated in Ottawa, Ontario. It was formed to fulfill the request of £1,500 sterling be granted to the government for the estimated expense of performing a geological survey of the province.
The Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) is part of the Earth Sciences Sector of Natural Resources Canada. It was founded in 1842 to assist the development of a viable Canadian mineral industry by establishing the general geological base on which the industry could plan detailed investigations. Throughout its long and colorful history, the GSC has played a significant role in exploring the nation.
The Geological Survey of Canada is Canada’s national organization for geoscientific information and research. With world-class expertise focussing on the sustainable development of Canada’s mineral, energy, and water resources; stewardship of Canada’s environment; management of natural geological and related hazards; and technology innovation. Throughout its history, the Survey has produced some of the most comprehensive and detailed maps of the Canadian landscape and published several important reports on its ecology and natural history.
CANADIAN SPACE AGENCY (CSA):
The next national mapping agencies in Canada is the Canadian Space Agency was established by the Canadian Space Agency Act that received Royal Assent on May 10, 1990. The agency reports to the federal Minister of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development. The Canadian Space program is administered by the Canadian Space Agency. Canada has contributed technology, expertise, and personnel to the world space effort, especially in collaboration with ESA and NASA. In addition to its astronauts and satellites, some of the most notable Canadian technological contributions to space exploration.
The headquarters of Canadian Space Agency is located in Longueuil, Quebec. The agency also has its offices in Ottawa, Ontario and small liaison offices in Houston, Washington, D.C, and Paris.
The mandate of the Canadian Space Agency is to promote the peaceful use and development of space, to advance the knowledge of space through science and to ensure that space science and technology provide social and economic benefits for Canadians. The Canadian Space Agency’s mission statement says that the agency is committed to leading the development and application of space knowledge for the benefit of Canadians and humanity.
CANADIAN AERIAL APPLICATORS ASSOCIATION:
Canadian Aerial Applicators Association (CAAA) works with the primary objective of promoting safety and awareness amongst its participating members. The CAAA works with federal and provincial government agencies to design policies that are fair and equitable and, above all, that protect both rural customers and urban dwellers. The CAAA advises regulatory agencies on matters pertaining to the safe and efficient aerial application of pesticides and other crop inputs.
The association is situated in Edmonton, Alberta. The organization believes in environmental safety.