Simon Riopel

Simon Riopel is the Manager of Operational Standards, Policies, and the GeoConnections Section at the Canada Centre for Remote Sensing and Earth Observation, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). With over several decades of leadership in geospatial initiatives, Simon has played a key role in advancing the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI) and the Arctic Spatial Data Infrastructure (Arctic SDI). His expertise spans geospatial policy, data interoperability, and collaborative frameworks that enhance access to critical geospatial information. Through his work, Simon has fostered partnerships across government, industry, Indigenous organizations, and international stakeholders to support decision-making and innovation in Canada’s evolving geospatial landscape.