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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>At the last GeoBase Steering Committee meeting we discussed ideas on
how GeoBase and Open StreetMap could work together to each others
advantage. We believe that each group has its strengths and that by
supporting each other we can both benefit.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Now that it appears that the import of the GeoBase data into OSM is
progressing well we would like to discuss the possibility of OSM helping with
the maintenance of the GeoBase road network. As you are well aware there
are a lot of roads in the GeoBase data base. The maintenance of these roads
is a significant undertaking that is being performed by all the provinces and
many of the municipalities, as well. Probably the most difficult part of
any mapping maintenance program is the detection of the errors and changes that
need to be reflected in the data base. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>We think that the members of OSM are in a position to assist in the
change detection for the road network and would like to get a feel for their
interest in contributing change notices to GeoBase. These change notices would
potentially be used in a couple of ways. They could be redistributed
through GeoBase to inform all other users that there has been changes detected
and what those changes are. The second use would be to identify where our
mapping crews and contractors should direct their attention in updating the NRN
as part of the ongoing maintenance program.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>I have posted this to the talk-ca list to initiate a discussion between
the OSM members and GeoBase. I invite interested persons to write me directly
or through the list with any comments or questions. I also accept calls at
the phone numbers below if you would prefer a verbal conversation.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>I will take the results of this conversation to the next meeting of the
steering committee in mid-April and then we, GeoBase and OSM, can work out how (and
if) to proceed.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Also, for clarity – Whether or not we all proceed with this idea
will have absolutely no impact on the availability of the GeoBase data to
OSM. Access will continue on the free and unrestricted use plan as
identified in the GeoBase license in either case.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>I look forward to your replies.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig style='margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Mike Mepham<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig style='margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Federal/Provincial/Territorial
Liaison<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig style='margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>GeoConnections
Program<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig style='margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Natural Resources <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Canada</st1:country-region></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig style='margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>E-Mail: </span></font><a
href="mailto:MMepham@NRCan.gc.ca"><font size=2><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>MMepham@NRCan.gc.ca</span></font></a><font
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color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>06A<sup>th</sup> Floor, Room. 646R <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><font size=1 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>615 Booth Street</span></font></st1:address></st1:Street><font
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color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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color:black'>, <st1:State w:st="on">ON</st1:State> <st1:country-region
w:st="on">Canada</st1:country-region> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">K1A
0E9</st1:PostalCode></span></font></st1:place><font size=1 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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w:st="on"><font size=1 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:black'>100 Central Park Place</span></font></st1:address></st1:Street><font
size=1 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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size=1 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>, <st1:State w:st="on">SK</st1:State> <st1:country-region
w:st="on">Canada</st1:country-region> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">S4P
2J6</st1:PostalCode></span></font></st1:place><font size=1 color=black
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