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Case Studies

Ontario Cabinet

The government of Ontario produces many official documents. These include Orders in Council and regulations that require authorization signatures. Video conferencing technology is now enabling 'long-distance' signing.

New Visa card assists with government spending

Elan Financial Services is providing a new Visa acquisition card to Canadian government departments and agencies.

Vancouver selected to test 3-D mapping and design software

Vancouver has been selected as the third pilot city in a digital cities initiative, which uses three-dimensional (3-D) mapping and design software to help prepare for developments.

Winnipeg dials up 311

Citizens of Winnipeg now have a streamlined way to request or inquire about non-emergency city services following the implementation of a 311 call service.

Canadian Forces school deters birds from planes

The Canadian Forces (CF) School of Aerospace and Engineering, in Borden, Ont., recently deployed a sonic repeller to prevent birds from entering its facilities.

calendar of events

April 20-21, 2009
Energy Matters Summit
Peel Region
Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre, Mississauga, Ont.
Visit www.energymatterssummit.ca.

April 20-21, 2009
Canadian Asset Management Planning for Sustainable Infrastructure
Strategy Institute
Westin Bristol Place Toronto Airport, Toronto, Ont.
Visit www.strategyinstitute.com.

April 21-22, 2009
Security Canada East
Security Canada
Sheraton, Laval, QC.
Visit www.securitycanadaexpo.com.

April 22-23, 2009
Managing Change in the Public Sector
Strategy Institute
Toronto, Ont.
Visit www.strategyinstitue.com.

April 25-28, 2009
NAFA Institute and Expo
National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA)
New Orleans, La
Visit www.nafaiande.org.

For all events click here

RECOGNITION AND MILESTONES

		PowerStream recognized for use of geographic information systems
		Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Canada recently recognized PowerStream with an Award of Excellence at the regional user conference in Toronto for its achievements with geographic information systems (GISs).

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