David Bélanger

Acting project manager
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
David Bélanger holds a Bachelor's degree in Geomatics from Laval University. He is the project manager of the National Elevation Data Strategy for NRCan's Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation. The objective of the strategy is to make a detailed 3D representation of the country available to Canadians in support of Government priorities, through collaboration with federal agencies, provinces, territories, private sector and international partners.

Sessions in which David Bélanger attends

Tuesday 1 March, 2022

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
10:00 AM
Decorative image for session Keynote: Maxar Powering the Global Shift from 2D to 3D, with Daniel Nord, Chief Product Officer and SVP of MAXAR Technologies
Keynote: Maxar Powering the Global Shift from 2D to 3D, with Daniel Nord, Chief Product Officer and SVP of MAXAR Technologies
10:00 AM EST - 10:30 AM EST | 30 minutes

In this talk Dan Nord will share key insights on Maxar’s position as a centerpiece in the global tech shift from 2D to 3D. Join us to hear more about how Maxar is accelerating its Earth Intelligence business with the launch of WorldView Legion in 2022, as well as building on our lead in mapping, monitoring, and new markets of the future. 

Daniel Nord
Speaker
11:30 AM
Decorative image for session Increasing Canada’s resilience to flooding: Introducing the Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program (FHIMP) with Brian Perry, engineering advisor for flood modelling with Natural Resources Canada
Increasing Canada’s resilience to flooding: Introducing the Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program (FHIMP) with Brian Perry, engineering advisor for flood modelling with Natural Resources Canada
11:30 AM EST - 12:00 PM EST | 30 minutes

In Budget 2021, the government tabled a recovery plan for jobs, growth, and resilience. Within the budget were specific investments to promoting a healthy environment for a healthy economy, with $145.5 million dedicated to supporting initiatives that will increase resiliency to the natural hazards of wildfires and floods, which are becoming more frequent, severe, and devastating due to climate change and urban development.  Flood hazard maps are essential to un...

Brian Perry
Speaker