Ted MacKinnon
Ted has over 25 years of experience as a geomatics specialist, boasting a rich proficiency in Remote Sensing, Lidar, GIS, Cartography, and Surveying. Presently, he works for the Surveyor General Branch of Natural Resources Canada, where he helps manage and uphold an authoritative cadastral framework for Canada Lands.
Recognized for his exceptional contributions, he holds several esteemed awards and certifications, and a Fellow with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. His dedication to advancing the Canadian Geomatics Sector spans over a decade, evident through many multifaceted engagements in various associations and networks at both national and local levels. He was also one of the members to help GoGeomatics bring Geoignite to the Canadian Geospatial Community, and continues to support the initiative.
Sessions in which Ted MacKinnon 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.
Tuesday 13 May, 2025
GeoIgnite is once again hosting the popular Map and Poster Gallery program, and we are inviting submissions from across Canada! Whether you’re a cartographer, part of an educational institution, a government department, or a student, we encourage you to share your high-quality maps and posters.The initiative is in partnership with the Canadian Cartographic Association (CCA).
Mini Continental BreakfastGeoIgnite is delighted to offer a selection of chilled fruit juices, freshly baked croissants, muffins, and breakfast pastries, served with butter and preserves. Guests can also enjoy fruit cocktails and yogurt. Available beverages include coffee, tea, and decaffeinated coffee.
For decades, Canada’s geospatial ecosystem has thrived on deep integration with the U.S., benefiting from shared technology, markets, and collaboration. But today, shifting geopolitical and economic realities—trade conflicts, supply chain vulnerabilities, and data sovereignty concerns—are forcing us to rethink this reliance. The question is no longer whether we should adapt, but how.
In 2006, British mathematician Clive Humby declared that data was the new oil. Soon after there was a significant rush around the world to embrace a data revolution to try and improve humanity’s social, economic and environmental well being. Twenty-years later, the hard work of data continues. Like Canadian oil and gas, it is for the most part – a landlocked asset; unable to push us to the next levels of productivity and innovation. This keynote looks at ...