The Community Map of Canada is on a roll. We’ll talk about how you can leverage our basemaps to access the most accurate and authoritative data. And our GeoGeek drops by to give us the details on the latest release of ArcGIS Enterprise.

Rundown

1:20 – What’s Making Us Mappy

4:55 – Inside the Arc: Community Map of Canada

20:49 – The GeoGeeks: What’s New in ArcGIS Enterprise

28:33 – M versus M

What's Making Us Mappy - Our hosts share one cool thing that is catching their eye in the world of ArcGIS

Maggie is still mappy and happy about Esri Canada Tech Trek, an internal event where our technical staff from across the country gets together for a week of learning and fun. And it’s why Maggie and Mark recorded the podcast together in the same room! Mark goes down the different rabbit hole to talk about his favourite type of map – transit maps! This is sparked by an article in the ArcGIS Blog about how ArcGIS Pro is used to make a schematic of the London Underground map. From cartographic design to wayfinding, transit maps are a special brand of map that deserves more love.

Inside the Arc - Feature interview that takes our audience inside an Esri product or capability

The Community Map of Canada is a significant initiative by Esri Canada that fosters community engagement and enhances the quality of mapping experiences, making it a source of great pride for all of us. Today, we are joined by Amanda Hunter, a Technical Solutions Specialist with our Community Maps team. She is here to celebrate an important milestone for the Community Map of Canada—500 publications of the basemap! She will give us an overview of the basemap and how the program can benefit our users and our communities.

The GeoGeeks - Rotation of Esri Canada panelists share what's new in ArcGIS technology

Hot off the presses, the latest release of ArcGIS Enterprise was recently released. And our GeoGeek has got your back! Justin Brassard returns to the podcast to give us an overview of the newest functionality in ArcGIS Enterprise 11.3, including Map Viewer updates, ArcGIS Video Server, and custom web tools.

M versus M - Our hosts quiz each other about all things ArcGIS and GIS

Bigger than the beef between Drake and Kendrick, Maggie and Mark are battling again for GIS supremacy. Mark brings back our favourite game Tool or Fool! Will Maggie be able to spot the real geoprocessing tools in ArcGIS Pro’s Ready To Use toolbox? Or will she be faked out?

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Hosts

Maggie Samson, Technical Solutions Specialist at Esri Canada

Mark Ho, Technical Solutions Specialist at Esri Canada

What's Making Us Mappy [2:41] 

Our hosts share one cool thing that is catching their eye in the world of ArcGIS.

Maggie marvels at the captivating creations of the Esri User Conference Map Gallery. From shimmering sea sparkle to rink magic of NHL teams, she showcases her top picks from 2023. Don’t miss your chance to shine, submit your maps by June 6!

• Analytic Methods and Results 3rd place map: The Impact of Travel and Rest on NHL Teams

• Communicating Science Spatially 1st place map: A Geospatial Account of Sea Sparkle in the Arabian Sea

Mark takes into the world of StoryScapes. He highlights this monthly magazine curated by Esri Inc's ArcGIS StoryMaps team. With each issue, a new theme unfolds, offering a unique glimpse into captivating narratives through the lens of ArcGIS StoryMaps stories. Mark explores the recent, which delved into the enchanting realm of dark skies, just in time for the solar eclipse. Check out StoryScape to experience the captivating power of geography-based storytelling.

• Blog: Introducing StoryScapes – a new way to enjoy ArcGIS StoryMaps 

Inside the Arc [7:12] 

Feature interview that provides our audience exclusive insights into an Esri product or capability.

Housing availability and affordability are top concerns for Canadians everywhere. Access to data and understanding the impact of building can be a significant barrier to any housing efforts. In this episode, we're diving straight into the heart of the matter with Erin Morrow, Director of Products for Ratio.City, a Division of Esri Canada. Join us as we explore how Ratio.City, a recent addition to the Esri Canada family, is revolutionizing urban planning and development. Learn how this user-friendly platform is empowering non-GIS users to make a difference in designing cities for the future. Stay tuned for insights that could reshape the way you approach urban challenges.

Guest: Erin Morrow, Director of Products for Ratio.City, a division of Esri Canada (LinkedIn)

• Website: Ratio.City at Esri Canada

• Blog: Ratio.City Joins Forces with Esri Canada!

GeoGeeks [20:24]

Rotation of Esri Canada panelists share what's new in ArcGIS technology.

ArcGIS Pro 3.3 launched this month and our ArcGIS Pro GeoGeek, Alison O’Brien, is here to give us the scoop on what’s coming from her work in the beta testing. Join us as we discuss flood simulation, presentations and more.

Guest: Alison O’Brien, ArcGIS Support Consultant at Esri Canada (LinkedIn)

M versus M [28:18] 

Our hosts quiz each other about all things ArcGIS and GIS. 

Maggie takes the reins for this month’s MvM as she quizzes Mark about everyone’s favourite GIS topic: projections! Will Mark be the S.A.D.D. loser yet again? Tune in to find out.