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Renewed GeoConnections
The 2010 Federal Budget announced renewed funding for the GeoConnections program. The Budget provides $11 million in funding over the next two years to continue development of the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI) and to provide consolidated geographic-related information to Canadians via the Internet.
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GeoNOVA Portal connectivity
This project will provide the means to connect datasets to the GeoNOVA Portal, enabling the public to view such things as topographic maps, air photos and satellite imagery.In conjunction with GeoConnections, and using Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure specifications and endorsed standards, Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations will develop the services to allow discovery and access to key infrastructure datasets. By providing connectivity between these datasets and the GeoNOVA Portal, this project is an important step toward establishing a single online access point where Nova Scotians can discover and access data about Nova Scotia.
Primary Partner:
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
Halifax,
Nova Scotia;
Partners: GeoConnections; Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations; NS Transportation and Public Works; NS Department of Natural Resources; NS Department of Agriculture and Fisheries; Halifax Regional Municipality; Cape Breton Regional Municipality; GeoNOVA Portal Team
Funding From GeoConnections: $130,075.00 ( 49.0 %)
Estimated Inception Date: January 1, 2004
Estimated Completion Date: March 31, 2005
Deliverables from this project benefitted the following provinces: Nova Scotia;