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Title:

Remote Sensing Solutions for Reclamation Assessment and Regulatory Alignment in British Columbia

Agreement Number:

1040386

Agreement Value:

$60,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

Falcon & Swift Geomatics Ltd. will develop artificial intelligence and remote sensing methods to enable automated assessment of ecological restoration sites under British Columbia’s Ecologically Suitable Species Guideline (ESSG). This work includes invasive plant species detection and automated extraction of ESSG performance metrics from drone imagery and LiDAR data. These innovations will support efficient, consistent, and scalable restoration monitoring.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.

Location:

Calgary, Alberta, CA T3L 1W2

Reference Number:

172-2025-2026-Q4-1040386

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

742187958

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

Falcon & Swift Geomatics Ltd.

Federal Riding Name:

Calgary Rocky Ridge

Federal Riding Number:

48010

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

54162