The Canadian Hydrographic Service, which is moving to digital collection, processing, dissemination, and delivery of data, has indicated that it may soon eliminate publication of paper charts.

If you believe this is a great idea, or a terrible one, please take a moment to complete the following online survey (nine questions) before the February 17 deadline: Canadian Hydrographic Service Digital Transformation Initiative.

NOAA is eliminating paper charts as well. In fact, they are transitioning entirely from raster to vector. There will still be people printing charts, it's just that the government won't be doing the printing. And those who do print will be printing from up-to-date electronic data files. 

Vice Commodore, OCC