Canada’s new strategy for satellite Earth Observation (satellite EO) aims to ensure government, researchers and industry have the data they need to monitor the health of the planet and respond to climate change and security threats. There was no new funding attached to the strategy, but it supports Canada’s vision for space, which prioritizes harnessing space science and technology to solve important challenges on Earth.
Topic: National Action Plan on Open Government
American lawmakers sign open data act while Canada strives to make good on action plan
Canada has been making strides toward better open data policies and practices, but still has far to go in terms of comprehensive implementation.