Canadian Cartographic Association
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| Abbreviation | CCA |
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| Formation | October 18, 1975 |
| Type | NGO |
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| Affiliations | International Cartographic Association |
| Website | cca-acc |
The Canadian Cartographic Association (CCA; Template:Lang-fr - ACC), is a non-profit association devoted to promoting promote the disciplines and professions of cartography and Geographic Information Science in Canada.[1]
The organization was established in 1975 by cartographic professionals professionals that came together in Ottawa to discuss a report that favored the formation of a professional Association dedicated to promoting Cartography. This inaugural meeting sponsored by the Resources Mapping Division of Environment Canada, led to the formation of the CCA.
The CCA plays a leading role in the world of cartography through involvement with the International Cartographic Association and the published international journal for geographic information and geovisualization known as Cartographica[2]. They host annual meetings, provide networking opportunities, create a variety of publications to promote geography awareness and map making, and help improve the use of cartographic materials through education.
Membership is open to anyone with an interest in any aspect of mapping. Members are located all across Canada and are drawn from the ranks of government, industry, and education, and from the general public.
See also
References
- ^ "Canadian Cartographic Association Website". Canadian Cartographic Association. (CCA / ACC).
- ^ "Cartographica". Cartographica. University of Toronto Press.
Further reading
- 30th Anniversary Canadian Cartographic Association: 30ième Anniversaire Association Canadienne de Cartographie (PDF). Cartouche. 2005. Retrieved 2021-04-09.
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