Geospatial context refers to the geographic framework that defines where something occurs and what boundaries apply. Within the CanuckDUCK platform, geospatial context allows discussions, resources, and engagement to be organized by location—from national issues affecting all Canadians, to provincial matters, to specific municipal concerns, to hyper-local neighbourhood topics. Understanding geospatial context helps users find relevant information and engage with appropriate levels of government. Different government responsibilities apply at different geographic scales: federal matters affect the entire country, provincial jurisdiction covers specific provinces, and municipal authority addresses local communities. Geospatial context also affects data—census information, electoral boundaries, service areas, and planning districts all have geographic definitions. Effective civic engagement requires understanding which geographic jurisdiction is relevant to particular issues and which government has authority to act.