New Atlas of Canada

Summary

This article, written by Lt.-Colonel G. L. P. Grant-Suttie, Chairman of the National Committee of Canada, International Geographical Union, advocates for the creation of a new Atlas of Canada. It outlines the objectives and structure of the International Geographical Union and details the composition and work of the Canadian National Committee. The article highlights Canada's notable deficiency in geographical science, particularly the lack of a modern national atlas, contrasting dictionary-type and geographic-type atlases. Drawing on a preliminary survey by the Canadian Social Science Research Council, it enumerates the extensive range of maps proposed for the new atlas, covering physical, biogeographic, economic, and human geography. The author discusses the unique coordination challenges posed by Canada's federal structure and emphasizes the need for planning, especially in conjunction with the upcoming 1951 census. Finally, he calls for governmental and business community support, asserting the project's feasibility, long-term utility, and potential for cost recovery.