
Mathieu Primeau is Senior Success Manager for the Federal sector for Esri Canada. He is also National Director and Senior Facilitator for the Canadian non-profit organisation Archipelago of Design, and board member for the Real Property Institute of Canada. He previously served for 25 years in the Canadian Armed Forces, to include the role of Commanding Officer of the Mapping and Charting Establishment and Military Advisor to the Deputy Minister of National Defense. He is three times Master's Graduate and a Civil Engineer. He is a fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society. Mathieu is on a mission to empower all leaders to use design thinking and help the Federal Government succeed with Geospatial Information.
Mathieu Primeau est gestionnaire principal du succès client pour le secteur fédéral chez Esri Canada. Il est également directeur national et facilitateur principal pour l'organisation canadienne à but non lucratif Archipelago of Design, ainsi que membre du conseil d'administration de l'nstitut de l'immobilier du Canada. Il a précédemment servi pendant 25 ans dans les Forces armées canadiennes, notamment en tant que commandant du Service de Cartographie et conseiller militaire auprès du sous-ministre de la Défense nationale. Il est titulaire de trois maîtrises et est ingénieur civil. Il est aussi fellow de la Société géographique royale du Canada. Mathieu a pour mission d'autonomiser tous les dirigeants à utiliser la pensée design et d'aider le gouvernement fédéral à utiliser l'information géospatiale pour des décisions optimales.
Sessions in which Mathieu Primeau participates
Wednesday 14 May, 2025
In a world of constant change and uncertainty, how can we make informed decisions in real-time, grounded in the realities of ambiguity? This presentation tackles these fundamental questions by exploring the evolution of how we understand and interpret our world—from childhood curiosity to professional expertise—and how these insights shape decision-making in complex environments.Using case studies in GEOINT adoption inside and outside traditional national security communities, I will d...
Sessions in which Mathieu Primeau attends
Monday 12 May, 2025
This open forum invites all attendees to engage in discussions on Canada’s path toward greater self-reliance in the geospatial sector, particularly in light of emerging trade conflicts, including the recent U.S. tariffs, and evolving global geopolitical shifts. The forum will explore strategies to strengthen Canada’s technological capabilities and reduce reliance on external sources, with a focus on fostering innovation, security, and growth.
Join us for the OGC Canada Forum! We’ll dive into key topics like the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI) and how Building Information Modeling (BIM) integrates with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This event gathers experts from industry, academia, Indigenous organizations, and government to explore these technologies' impact on Canada’s built environment. We'll also cover how OGC standards boost interoperability and innovation. All Canadian organ...