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Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada

Tune in for inspiring stories from thought leaders and GIS users across business, government and education in Canada. Get practical tips for applying geospatial thinking to tackle challenges -- from simple ones encountered in everyday life to the most complex issues our world faces today.

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00:26:52

Solving Toronto’s Urban Noise Problem with GIS and...

Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada ·

2023/10/26

Did you know noise is the #2 Urban Environmental Health Hazard affecting our sleep, our bodies and our minds? Making a ruckus about excessive noise in the big city before noise by-laws are reviewed, Ingrid Buday, founder of No More Noise Toronto, tells Guan Yue how she’s taken matters into her own hands.

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00:28:11

Southlake Regional Health Centre and their...

Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada ·

2023/10/12

Southlake Regional Health Centre’s hyper-local interventions, tailored and targeted to the Northern York Region of Ontario, are gained through geoanalytics.Our guest speaker is Gayle Seddon, Director of the Southlake Community Ontario Health Team. Gayle joined Southlake Regional Health Centre as the Executive Innovator.

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00:16:37

How the Largest Commercial Real Estate Firm Uses GIS

Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada ·

2023/09/28

CBRE is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. They have a team of GIS professionals who understand the potential of location intelligence and built their proprietary web-based platform – Dimension. In this episode of Geographical Thinking, Guan Yue speaks with Naz Ali, the Senior GIS Manager for CBRE Limited, about the evolution of GIS at CBRE and what the future may entail.

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00:25:27

The Case for Converting Commercial Real Estate

Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada ·

2023/09/14

The Canadian Urban Institute’s new report examines the hurdles to converting empty downtown buildings in eight Canadian cities. CUI’s executive director Mary Rowe explains.

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00:19:58

An Eye for A.I.: From the Spatial Report Podcast

Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada ·

2023/09/01

As Guan prepares for a new season of Geographical Thinking, we're pleased to share a conversation with Esri Canada’s Genevieve George about GeoAI. This content originally aired as part of Spatial Report Podcast's Episode 3: An Eye for A.I. Maggie Samson and Mark Ho host. Artificial intelligence is changing the way we approach geospatial analysis, and GeoAI is at the forefront of this transformation. In this episode, Maggie and Mark are joined by a product expert who will explore what GeoAI

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00:31:14

Geographical Thinking Caps: The Parks is Right

Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada ·

2023/08/17

Put on your hiking shoes and pack your picnic basket. The funcast podcast is back, and this time we’re taking a leisurely stroll through your favourite parks. Esri Canada instructors André Piasta and Nigel Pereira trade their laptops for frisbees as they battle for trivia geo-glory. From Stanley Park to Gros Morne, join us on an awe-inspiring journey that traverses the most captivating landscapes our planet has to offer. Don’t forget the sunscreen!

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00:21:50

30 x 30 and The Science of the Possible

Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada ·

2023/08/03

James Hardcastle, Associate Director of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), discusses the significance of the global initiative to protect 30% of the Earth by 2030, otherwise known as 30X30.

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00:17:52

Geography in the Corporate Boardroom

Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada ·

2023/07/20

GIS has entered the boardroom of investment firms and is now seen as a game-changer with regards to better understanding climate change and the long-term prospects of corporations. Alex Martonik, Business Resilience, Financial Services, and Insurance Lead for Esri, talks about why climate resilience matters to businesses.

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00:20:08

Creating a More Climate-Adaptive City: LA's First...

Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada ·

2023/07/06

Marta Segura, Chief Heat Officer & Climate Emergency Mobilization Director for the city of Los Angeles, talks about using mapping and location technology to help bring relief to residents during heatwaves.

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00:19:24

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services and GIS

Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada ·

2023/06/22

An online app showing the locations of Naloxone kits in Newfoundland and Labrador became popular on social media in early 2023. Guan Yue spoke with Mark Squires, the creator of the app, about his role as a GIS analyst in Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services, as well as other projects that bridge data and health needs.

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00:22:12

Demystifying GIS in the Canadian Armed Forces

Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada ·

2023/06/08

Did you know the vital role GIS professionals play in the Canadian Armed Forces? In this episode of Geographical Thinking, Guan Yue speaks with Lieutenant Colonel Denise Sweet about the many projects in Canada's Armed Forces using location data and GIS. Learn more at Esri.ca.

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00:26:24

Commemorating Canada's Defining Moments With ArcGIS...

Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada ·

2023/05/25

Defining Moments Canada is a Canadian heritage organization dedicated to commemorating significant moments in our shared histories. In their efforts to engage young Canadians with their history, Defining Moments Canada has embraced diverse media, ArcGIS Storymaps being one of them. Joining Guan Yue to discuss this initiative is Louis Lebel, Digital Content Manager at Defining Moments Canada.

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00:27:26

Leveraging GIS to Gather Input from Citizens for a...

Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada ·

2023/05/11

Edmundston, New Brunswick leveraged GIS to gather input from citizens for a municipal urban plan, an initiative they call Imagine Edmundston, Joining Guan Yue to share more about the initiative is the Coordinator of Geomatics for Edmundston's City Hall, Daniel Arsenault.

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00:26:51

Geographical Thinking Caps: I.M.G.D.B.

Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada ·

2023/04/27

Lights! Cameras! Geo-Glory! This feature presentation of the funcast podcast goes to the movies. Join Maggie Samson and Michelle Brake as they guess film names based on short descriptions. The ironic twist? Each title contains a geographic place name. This game promises to be everything everywhere all at once (with an emphasis on the where). And be sure to stay for the dramatic conclusion where we will make a shocking announcement! Spoiler alert: it's "spatial"!

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00:18:24

Why can Uber find you but not 9-1-1?

Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada ·

2023/04/13

Did you know that the current 9-1-1 emergency service was designed for the analogue phone system? It is undergoing a drastic change to support callers in this digital era. Hear from Joann Fox, industry manager of NG 9-1-1 at Esri Canada, as she unpacks layers of complexity in this transformation and the vital role that GIS plays in it.

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00:23:36

Qwhery: a voice interface for geospatial data

Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada ·

2023/03/30

In many cities and towns, 311 provides residents, businesses and visitors with access to non-emergency city services. Matt Pietryszyn, CEO and co-founder of Qwhery, has created another way for people to interact with municipalities: using their smart home devices, like Google Home or Alexa. In this conversation with Matt, hear about Qwhery's voice interface for geospatial data.

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00:24:21

GeoAI for damage assessment in the wake of a disaster

Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada ·

2023/03/16

"Training artificial intelligence (AI) model requires massive amount of data and patience." says Maja Kucharczyk, a 2022 Esri Young Scholar Award winner and a PhD candidate from the University of Calgary. Maja talked about her research that automates assessment of roof damage after disasters, as well as how AI model building is a collaborative effort in the academic community.

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00:20:34

A living encyclopedia embodied in an online map

Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada ·

2023/03/02

Átl'ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound is a UNESCO Biosphere Region just north of Vancouver, BC. It is a place where the mountains meet the ocean. Bridget John is the Program Manager of the Átl'ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound Marine Stewardship Initiative. She talks about a living online map, and how it helps the communities build towards a sustainable future.

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00:25:32

Management Perspectives: Finding success in potash...

Geographical Thinking from Esri Canada ·

2023/02/16

Jodi Derkach, senior manager of land and resource at Nutrien, talks about how "where" is the key to solving major challenges in Nutrien's potash business. Among other things, mapping helps Jodi's team reach executives and secure the millions of dollars needed to run capital-intensive seismic programs. Want to grow your geospatial strategy toolbox? Get a quarterly roundup of resources sent right to your inbox by visiting our Communication Preference Centre and selecting "GIS Strategy".

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00:28:14

Management Perspectives: "We've gone from mappers to...

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2023/02/02

Carla Evans, senior geospatial consultant and director of spatial information management and CAD and IM solutions with Golder Member of WSP's Ontario - Earth & Environment division, talks about the importance of aligning your geospatial strategy with the overall company strategy to best effect change.

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