How Great Basemaps Help Canadian Communities Prepare, Protect and Rebuild

Tue, Apr. 14, 2026 | 1 - 2 p.m. ET | English

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Disaster resilience comes from good planning, response and recovery capabilities. While not the only tool in the toolbox, the Community Map of Canada provides a solid basemap for risk analysis, response and recovery management. This session will demonstrate the simplicity of using an accurate basemap for wildfire or flood emergency management, and we will discuss the value that our contributors bring to public safety by publishing the most up-to-date and trusted foundational geography.

Key Points

  • Understand how an accurate, up-to-date basemap strengthens disaster planning, response and recovery.

  • See practical examples of using the Community Map of Canada for wildfire and flood emergency management.

  • Learn how community data contributors enhance public safety by maintaining trusted foundational geography.

Intended Audience

  • Emergency and public safety professionals who require maps for informed action and critical decision-making.

  • GIS analysts and geospatial program managers who care about data quality, trusted sources and practical workflows.

  • Government and infrastructure stakeholders who rely on accurate geography to protect assets, coordinate services and support community resilience.

Presented by:

  • Mike Ballard, Community Development Advocate, Community Maps

    Mike Ballard

    Community Development Advocate, Community Maps

  • Mark Ho, Senior Technical Solutions Specialist

    Mark Ho

    Senior Technical Solutions Specialist

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