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Maple maps
(lemmy.ca)
Interesting idea and I'm 100% for Canadian tags/flags but I have a couple reservations.
First, I wonder about creating another GPS navigation system. Especially when it's built on a private commercial system. Second, unless I missed it, it appears to be closed source software that claims it doesn't spy on you unless you agree.
Going with a developed commercial system as the foundation has some advantages over OpenStreetMaps, mainly identified addresses, but at what point does TomTom stop access to the information?
The FAQ lists some information.
...their developer programme costs nothing to start...
...unlike the alternatives their terms let a small Canadian company build on top of them...
I know nothing of the TomTom developer system, but I'm assuming at some point there would be a cost involved and/or more requirements to access the data.
I'd love a add-on for CoMaps that showed Canadian ownership or a built in OSM field. In my non-expert opinion I think that may be a better alternative.
If I'm mistaken on something, let me know.