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Reference System Modernization: Canadian plans and timelines
- Berg1; G. Banham2; M. Craymer3; G. Cross4; B. Donahue3*; M. Fortin3; J. Huang3; R. Messier Paquin5; C. Robin3; M. Walker3
1 Ministry of Transportation, Ontario; 2 Ministry of Environment and Parks, Alberta; 3 Natural Resources Canada; 4 Service New Brunswick; 5 Direction de la référence géodésique du Québec
Abstract
The United States National Geodetic Survey (NGS) plans to adopt new geometric reference frames in 2025; for the continental USA it will be the North American Terrestrial Reference Frame of 2022 (NATRF2022). To ensure continued datum compatibility, the Canadian Geodetic Survey (CGS) plans to adopt NATRF2022 federally in parallel with the US. Also in 2025, NGS will adopt a new geoid-based height system, called the North American-Pacific Geopotential Datum of 2022 (NAPGD2022), moving from their current leveling-based datum. Canada has had a geoid-based height system since 2015, called the Canadian Geodetic Vertical Datum of 2013 (CGVD2013). CGS plans to adopt a new realization of CGVD2013, realized by an updated geoid model being developed in collaboration with NGS.
In this presentation and panel discussion, we will review the latest plans and timelines for the release of CGS products and tools leading to federal modernization in 2025. We will also present recent efforts towards unified reference frame adoption across jurisdictions, including provincial migration options.
Riparian Boundaries
Presented by: Brian Ballantyne on November 20th, 2023
Canada Lands are bounded within each of the 13 jurisdictions using the principles (i.e. terms and features) from that jurisdiction. The principles come mostly from the courts. Thus:
Amuse bouche: Was parcel initially bounded by watercourse, has watercourse shifted, what was direction/rate of shift?
Entrée: Chippewas of Nawash v Canada (ONCA – 2023), Chippewas of Saugeen v South Bruce (ONSC – 2023), Fipke v Kelowna (BCCA – 2023), Herold Estate v Canada (ONCA – 2021), Douglas Lake Cattle v Nicola Valley Club (BCCA – 2021), Michel v Saskatchewan (SKCA – 2021).
Dessert: Jim Shot Both Sides v Canada (SCC – October 12, 2023)
Dr Brian Ballantyne is an honorary surveyor (ALS and OLS), inactive lawyer, impartial analyst, and adjunct professor. He assists surveyors, survey associations, lawyers, landowners, courts, the Crown, and First Nations with boundary, tenure, and institutional issues. He renders opinions, proffers advice, produces reports, presents seminars, teaches, and supervises.
MyCLSS.ca Updates 2023
This webinar demonstrates a typical project workflow (request survey instructions, complete checklist and submit documents to SGB) using MyCLSS.ca. In addition, we highlight the changes that have been made to the site over the last few years and discuss how to avoid common issues. Presentation slides are available in both official languages.
Presented by:
Trevor Penny, Manager – Land Surveys Registry, Surveyor General Branch, Natural Resources Canada / Government of Canada
Geneviève Marquis, Senior Surveyor, Surveyor General Branch, Natural Resources Canada / Government of Canada