Canada News Centre2026-08-13T11:27:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2026/08/stratos-2026-campaign-canadian-experiments-to-be-tested-in-space-like-environment.html

From August 15 to 23, as part of the STRATOS (ICARUS) 2026 Campaign, five weather balloons will be launched from the Timmins Balloon Base in Ontario. They will carry five Canadian payloads, along with 15 experiments designed by high school students, to test new technologies, conduct scientific research, and collect measurements from the stratosphere.

Canadian Space Agency2026-08-13T11:27:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-advances-major-infrastructure-project-to-strengthen-public-and-animal-health-border-protection-and-security-science.html

Through Laboratories Canada, the Government of Canada is investing in modern science infrastructure that helps protect Canadians and our food supply, strengthens public health and security, and supports a resilient economy.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2026-08-12T09:23:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2026/08/canada-intends-to-repurpose-canadarm3-investments-to-support-the-next-phase-of-lunar-exploration.html

Space exploration is a key pillar of Canada's future. It fuels economic growth, enhances our technological leadership, and ensures that Canada remains a strong and competitive player in the global economy. To this end, the Canadian Space Agency is advancing plans to ensure that current Canadarm3 investments deliver technology that positions Canada and its space industry for opportunities arising from the Artemis program.

Canadian Space Agency2026-08-06T16:40:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2026/07/roundtable-on-the-new-safe-social-media-act.html

Minister Miller will hold a roundtable discussion on new legislation to make social media services and AI chatbots safer for children

Canadian Heritage2026-07-24T12:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/social-sciences-humanities-research/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-invests-more-than-289-million-to-address-social-and-economic-challenges.html

Today, the Government of Canada announced more than $289 million in support for 1,788 social sciences and humanities research projects and partnerships across Canada.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada2026-07-21T12:00:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2026/06/roundtable-on-the-new-safe-social-media-act0.html

Minister Miller will hold a roundtable discussion on new legislation to make social media services and AI chatbots safer for children

Canadian Heritage2026-06-25T16:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-introduces-legislation-to-make-social-media-services-and-ai-chatbots-safer-for-children.html

Legislation would make social media services and AI chatbot services accountable for developing services that are safe by design and that put the safety of children first

Canadian Heritage2026-06-10T16:39:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2026/05/accelerating-commercialization-and-adoption-of-ai-and-quantum-technologies-in-british-columbia.html

The Government of Canada is investing in innovative B.C. companies so they can scale up, build resilience, and compete globally, while anchoring valuable AI and quantum technology innovation in Canada.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2026-05-11T14:01:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2026/05/backgrounder-accelerating-commercialization-and-adoption-of-ai-and-quantum-technologies-in-british-columbia.html

The Government of Canada is investing in innovative B.C. companies so they can scale up, build resilience, and compete globally, while anchoring valuable AI and quantum technology innovation in Canada.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2026-05-11T14:01:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-to-announce-investments-to-strengthen-bc-tech-sector-and-help-businesses-grow.html

Government of Canada to announce investments that accelerate the adoption and commercialization of artificial intelligence and quantum technologies in B.C., strengthen B.C.'s tech sector, and help businesses grow.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2026-05-08T12:04:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-announces-support-for-quantum-computing-in-saskatchewan.html

PrairiesCan investment helps establish the first university-owned and operated, vendor supported, full-stack, open-architecture quantum computer in Canada

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-03-31T15:15:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2026/03/leaders-creators-and-innovators-come-together-at-canadas-first-ever-national-summit-on-artificial-intelligence-and-culture.html

From March 15 to 17, leaders from the cultural, technology, academic, civil society and government sectors came together at the National Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Culture to discuss a shared vision for the future of culture in the age of artificial intelligence

Canadian Heritage2026-03-17T19:05:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2026/03/canada-advances-defence-industrial-strategy-to-strengthen-security-sovereignty-and-prosperity.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), announce new investments under Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy.

National Research Council Canada2026-03-09T12:32:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2026/03/new-programs-to-support-canadas-defence-industrial-strategy.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), announce new investments under Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy.

National Research Council Canada2026-03-09T12:28:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-to-announce-new-investments-to-strengthen-defence-industrial-capacity-under-canadas-defence-industrial-strategy.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), will announce new investments under Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy.

National Research Council Canada2026-03-06T16:58:01-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2026/02/artemis-ii-nasa-to-discuss-early-results-of-artemis-ii-wet-dressrehearsal.html

On Tuesday, February 3, following the wetdress rehearsal, a fueling test of NASA's SLS (Space Launch System) rocket at thelaunch pad for the Artemis II Moon mission, NASA will discuss initial results during anews conference at 12 pm ET.

Canadian Space Agency2026-02-02T16:59:59-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/01/federal-and-provincial-governments-investing-in-saskatchewans-nuclear-energy-future.html

The University of Regina Small Modular Reactor Safety, Licensing and Testing centre will advance the nuclear energy sector and strengthen Canada as a global energy leader

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-01-19T15:34:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/01/secretary-of-state-buckley-belanger-to-announce-federal-support-for-the-nuclear-energy-sector-in-saskatchewan.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, will announce federal funding to help advance the nuclear energy sector in Saskatchewan.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-01-16T12:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/11/canada-confirms-historic-space-investment-at-european-space-agencys-ministerial-council.html

Earlier this week, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) President Lisa Campbell announced that the Government of Canada will invest a total of €407.71 million (representing approximately CAD$664.6 million) in European Space Agency (ESA) programs. This figure includes the CAD$528 million previously announced.

Canadian Space Agency2025-11-28T09:32:51-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/11/from-classroom-to-moon-csa-astronaut-jeremy-hansens-last-student-presentation-before-artemis-ii.html

On Monday, December 1, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen will speak to hundreds of students across Canada about the Artemis II mission, where he will make history by becoming the first Canadian to fly around the Moon.

Canadian Space Agency2025-11-27T10:29:56-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/11/canadian-space-agency-reinforces-partnership-at-esa-ministerial-council-in-germany.html

On November 26–27, Lisa Campbell, President of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), will join government ministers and senior officials from the European Space Agency (ESA) and participate in the Council meeting at Ministerial level (CM25) in Bremen, Germany.

Canadian Space Agency2025-11-24T12:23:30-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/11/canadian-research-shaping-a-healthier-future-on-earth-and-in-space.html

Science and research drive innovation and strengthen Canada’s global competitiveness. For decades, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has championed scientific excellence through groundbreaking research conducted both in space and on Earth. The microgravity environment aboard the International Space Station (ISS) accelerates medical conditions commonly seen in aging and inactive populations. What could take 10 to 20 years to study on Earth can be observed in as little as six months in space.

Canadian Space Agency2025-11-20T09:03:37-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/11/canada-deepens-space-ties-with-europe-through-historic-investment.html

Today, at the SpaceBound 2025 Conference, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, made the historic announcement that Canada will increase its investment to European Space Agency (ESA) programs by $528.5 million. This investment represents a tenfold increase compared to previous contributions and is set to advance research and development of Canadian-made space technologies for both civilian and defence purposes.

Canadian Space Agency2025-11-18T18:14:57-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/11/launch-of-the-artemis-ii-mission-only-opportunity-for-media-accreditation.html

Media wishing to cover the events associated with the launch of the historic Artemis II mission at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, in Florida, must make an accreditation request. Media must be accredited in order to attend pre-launch events and the launch itself. This will be the only opportunity to submit an accreditation request.

Canadian Space Agency2025-11-18T14:31:48-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/grain-commission/news/2025/10/canadian-grain-commission-will-use-surplus-to-avoid-new-fee-increases.html

The Canadian Grain Commission will continue to use its surplus to cover budget shortfalls and avoid potential fee increases until 2028. This decision builds on previous measures to bring down costs for the Canadian grain sector while ensuring programs and services continue to deliver results to producers and industry.

Canadian Grain Commission2025-10-27T14:07:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/10/54m-to-strengthen-canadas-climate-resilience-through-space-science-and-innovation.html

Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe. Heatwaves, floods, wildfires, and hurricanes are affecting lives, economies, and ecosystems around the world.

Canadian Space Agency2025-10-23T09:01:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/10/canada-prepares-for-flight-to-the-moon-minister-joly-and-astronaut-jeremy-hansen-inspire-future-space-explorers.html

On October 16, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will highlight Canada’s role in the upcoming Artemis II mission, a landmark step in humanity’s return to the Moon.

Canadian Space Agency2025-10-14T11:00:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/08/strengthening-canada-through-space-science-and-discovery.html

By fostering international collaboration and ensuring Canadian access to world class space missions, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is advancing scientific excellence and helping build a stronger, more innovative Canada.

Canadian Space Agency2025-08-29T08:00:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2025/08/government-of-canada-to-build-new-national-cultural-heritage-science-facility-to-protect-canadas-heritage-new-facility-will-preserve-cultural-herit.html

The Government of Canada is taking a major step forward to protect the stories and objects that reflect the many histories, cultures and identities that shape who we are as Canadians and that make our country stronger. The new Cultural Heritage Science (CHS) facility will provide a space where conservation experts can collaborate to protect and preserve Canada’s most treasured cultural artifacts and our heritage for generations to come.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2025-08-14T09:26:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/08/stratos-2025-canadian-innovations-to-be-tested-in-space-like-environment.html

From August 10 to September 10, 12 Canadian payloads will be launched from the Timmins Stratospheric Balloon Base to test new technologies, conduct science experiments and take measurements as part of the Strato-Science 2025 campaign.

Canadian Space Agency2025-08-12T10:00:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/07/canadas-new-lunar-utility-rover-will-help-astronauts-build-a-future-on-the-moon.html

Establishing a sustainable human presence on the Moon is an ambitious endeavour that requires international collaboration.

Canadian Space Agency2025-07-29T08:39:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/07/canada-reaffirms-longstanding-space-collaboration-with-japan.html

During a recent visit to Japan, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) President Lisa Campbell met with Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) President Hiroshi Yamakawa to explore new avenues for collaboration and opportunities for enhanced partnerships.

Canadian Space Agency2025-07-09T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2025/07/minister-joly-to-highlight-support-in-canadian-research-and-innovation.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will announce support for researchers and projects nationwide. A media availability will follow the announcement.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2025-07-08T16:23:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/07/smartearth-satellite-data-to-protect-our-planet.html

Satellite data is increasingly being used for a wide range of applications, from helping farmers monitor crop health, to supporting wildfire managers and tracking environmental change.

Canadian Space Agency2025-07-03T08:00:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/06/space-testing-services-to-resume-at-the-david-florida-laboratory.html

In response to Canada's vibrant space sector's need for continued access to specialized space testing services in Canada, the Government of Canada is announcing that MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Corporation will be taking over the operations of the David Florida Laboratory in Ottawa.

Canadian Space Agency2025-06-27T16:52:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/06/canada-reaffirms-international-collaboration-with-the-european-space-agency.html

Today, Sherry Romanado, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), joined CSA President Lisa Campbell and the Director General of the European Space Agency (ESA), Dr. Josef Aschbacher, at the John H. Chapman Space Centre (the CSA's headquarters in Longueuil). The two heads of space agencies signed a joint statement reaffirming Canada and ESA's unique, proven and productive partnership. This signature marks a key milestone in the mid-term review of the Canada–ESA Cooperation Agreement.

Canadian Space Agency2025-06-06T10:12:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/06/the-canadian-space-agency-remembers-marc-garneau.html

Former Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Marc Garneau has passed away at the age of 76. Garneau was one of the original six Canadian astronauts selected in December 1983. He launched aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger on October 5, 1984, as a payload specialist, making history as the first Canadian in space. He flew twice more, on Space Shuttle Endeavour in 1996 and 2000.

Canadian Space Agency2025-06-04T22:11:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2025/05/government-of-canada-to-build-new-research-facility-to-improve-transportation-safety.html

The Government of Canada is investing in federal science to strengthen the safety of air, rail, marine and pipeline transportation systems that Canadians rely on every day. As part of the Laboratories Canada strategy, the government is developing the new Transportation Safety and Technology Science (TSTS) hub, which will transform how federal scientists and investigators work together by bringing them under one roof.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2025-05-27T15:15:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/nuclear-safety-commission/news/2025/04/decision-by-the-commission-to-authorize-ontario-power-generation-inc-to-construct-1-bwrx-300-reactor-at-the-darlington-new-nuclear-project-site.html

Decision by the Commission to authorize Ontario Power Generation Inc. to construct 1 BWRX-300 reactor at the Darlington New Nuclear Project site

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission2025-04-04T11:13:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/nuclear-safety-commission/news/2025/04/commission-authorizes-ontario-power-generation-inc-to-construct-1-bwrx-300-reactor-at-the-darlington-new-nuclear-project-site.html

Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced the Commission’s decision to issue a power reactor construction licence to Ontario Power Generation Inc. (OPG) to construct 1 General Electric Hitachi BWRX-300 reactor at its Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) site in Clarington, Ontario.

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission2025-04-04T11:13:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/food-inspection-agency/news/2025/03/canadas-new-centre-for-plant-health-to-benefit-wine-and-fruit-industries.html

A state-of-the-art scientific facility is now open, setting a new standard for plant health science and bolstering Canada's trade and agriculture sectors.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency2025-03-07T13:00:06-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-and-province-of-nova-scotia-fund-improvements-to-infrastructure-innovation-and-science-partnerships-in-the-fish-and-seafood-se0.html

Fisheries are vital to many coastal communities and a driving force of the economy in Atlantic Canada. The seafood sector is a rapidly shifting environment—with new innovative technologies being adopted and more efficient ways of harvesting being used. To support these improvements, today the Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia announced funding through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF) for 142 projects in Nova Scotia’s fishing and seafood sector.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2025-03-06T11:08:17-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/grain-commission/news/2025/03/canadian-grain-commission-compensates-producers-for-unpaid-deliveries-to-purely-canada-foods-corp.html

Producers who were not paid for grain delivered to Purely Canada Foods Corp. have been fully compensated for eligible claims submitted to the Canadian Grain Commission’s Safeguards for Grain Farmers Program.

Canadian Grain Commission2025-03-06T10:52:31-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-and-province-of-nova-scotia-fund-improvements-to-infrastructure-innovation-and-science-partnerships-in-the-fish-and-seafood-se.html

Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia are pleased to announce a total contribution of $36,838,064 for 142 projects through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2025-03-06T09:35:15-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/02/canadian-technologies-to-be-demonstrated-on-the-moon-and-in-lunar-orbit.html

On March 2, 2025, Firefly's Blue Ghost Mission 1 is expected to land on the lunar surface no earlier than 3:34 am ET.

Canadian Space Agency2025-02-28T11:34:55-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/02/wildfiresat-72-million-for-critical-canadian-space-infrastructure-for-wildfires.html

Canada's boreal forest is vast and experiences some of the world's largest and most intense wildfires. On average, about 8,000 wildfires burn over 2.1 million hectares of forest every year, representing a territory equivalent to almost half the size of Nova Scotia. About $1 billion is spent each year in Canada to combat wildfires. The Government of Canada recognizes this growing threat and remains committed to protecting its communities, natural resources, and wildlife habitats.

Canadian Space Agency2025-02-07T09:25:12-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/02/monitoring-and-managing-wildfires-in-canada-next-steps-for-the-wildfiresat-mission.html

On February 7, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada, will be at the Canadian Space Agency to announce the next steps for the WildFireSat mission.

Canadian Space Agency2025-02-05T14:37:25-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2025/01/statementfrom-the-president-of-the-treasury-board-on-advancing-digital-government.html

Statement from the President of the Treasury Board on advancing digital government

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat2025-01-30T15:59:36-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/01/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-joshua-kutryk-visiting-the-edmonton-area.html

From February 4 to 7, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk will be in the Edmonton area to talk about space exploration and his career as an astronaut.

Canadian Space Agency2025-01-30T13:00:12-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2025/01/developing-space-technology-to-safeguard-canadian-data-against-cyberattacks.html

In the era of online banking, smart phones, and cloud networks that store large amounts of personal information, reliable data encryption is essential. To advance the development of technology that could guarantee the privacy of Canada's public, private, and commercial data, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has awarded a $1.4 million contribution to QEYnet (Maple, Ontario) for the demonstration of their quantum key distribution technology in space.

Canadian Space Agency2025-01-20T13:26:29-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/12/looking-back-on-2024-another-year-filled-with-space-discoveries-and-achievements.html

Throughout 2024, space enthusiasts witnessed many memorable events in Canada. Here are some highlights.

Canadian Space Agency2024-12-23T09:09:24-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/12/statement-from-canadian-space-agency-president-lisa-campbell-on-artemis-ii.html

Today, following the press conference by NASA about the Artemis campaign, Canadian Space Agency President Lisa Campbell made the following statement.

Canadian Space Agency2024-12-05T13:39:26-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2024/11/government-of-canada-and-province-of-new-brunswick-fund-improvements-to-infrastructure-innovation-and-science-partnerships-in-the-fish-and-seafood-0.html

Fisheries are vital to many coastal communities and a driving force of the economy in Atlantic Canada. The seafood sector is rapidly changing, with new innovative technologies being adopted to improve efficiency, seafood quality and sustainability. To support these new projects within local communities, today the Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick announced funding through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF) for projects in New Brunswick’s fishing and seafood sector.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2024-11-29T14:43:29-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2024/11/government-of-canada-marks-significant-milestone-in-laboratories-canada-strategy.html

Government of Canada marks significant milestone in Laboratories Canada Strategy

Public Services and Procurement Canada2024-11-27T16:32:23-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/11/from-space-to-earth-handling-medical-issues-more-autonomous-fashion.html

On November 25, Sameer Zuberi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, will attend the unveiling of a telemedicine pilot project called "Telehealth Station." Dan Gabay, CEO of the Montreal West Island Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) President Lisa Campbell and CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques will also be there.

Canadian Space Agency2024-11-22T15:57:24-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/11/voting-is-open-for-the-name-of-the-future-canadian-lunar-rover.html

From November 20 to December 20, the Canadian Space Agency is inviting Canadians to have their say on the name of the first Canadian lunar rover.

Canadian Space Agency2024-11-20T09:00:39-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/11/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-jenni-gibbons-to-visit-vancouver.html

On November 13 and 14, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jenni Gibbons will be in Vancouver to talk about the Artemis II mission, for which she is the Canadian backup astronaut. During this mission, CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen will become the first Canadian to fly around the Moon.

Canadian Space Agency2024-11-07T10:00:21-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/10/satellite-data-to-tackle-a-changing-climate.html

From October 22 to 24, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is hosting the 38th Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS) plenary meeting. The CEOS plenary brings together the expertise and knowledge of some 80 international representatives from space agencies and government entities to maximize the benefits of satellite Earth observation initiatives, particularly related to protecting and preserving our planet's biodiversity.

Canadian Space Agency2024-10-22T10:49:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/10/canadian-space-agency-and-italian-space-agency-advance-collaboration.html

Following the meeting held today on the margins of the 75th International Astronautical Congress, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) President Lisa Campbell and Italian Space Agency (ASI) President Teodoro Valente issued this readout.

Canadian Space Agency2024-10-16T13:04:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/grain-commission/news/2024/10/canadian-grain-commission-to-use-surplus-to-avoid-new-fee-increases.html

Since the Canadian Grain Commission reduced its official inspection and weighing fees in 2021, the organization has inspected and weighed lower-than-expected grain volumes, leading to a gap between revenue and costs.

Canadian Grain Commission2024-10-16T11:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2024/10/statement-from-minister-champagne-and-minister-holland-on-the-release-of-the-engagement-report-on-modernizing-canadas-research-support-system.html

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, made the following statement: "As scientists and researchers work to solve some of the world's most pressing challenges, ... "

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2024-10-16T08:40:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/10/forty-years-of-canadians-in-space-from-the-space-shuttle-to-the-moon.html

The Canadian space program has been built on bold ideas, strategic space investments and successful collaborations. Today, our leadership in space exploration not only endures but thrives, driving innovation and inspiring the next generation to reach for the stars. On October 5, 2024, Canada will celebrate 40 years of Canadians in space, a journey that started with Marc Garneau's historic first flight in 1984.

Canadian Space Agency2024-10-04T08:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/10/forty-years-of-canadians-in-space.html

On October 5, 2024, Canada will celebrate 40 years of Canadians in space, a journey that started with Marc Garneau's historic first flight in 1984. To date, Canada has recruited 14 astronauts through four campaigns. Nine of those exceptional people have participated in 17 space missions.

Canadian Space Agency2024-10-04T08:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/10/the-space-apps-challenge-the-worlds-largest-hackathon.html

On October 4-5, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is participating in the 13th annual NASA Space Apps Challenge. The CSA will provide Canadian data, training resources, and the support of experts and judges. The hybrid event, held this year in a record 20 Canadian cities, aims to encourage participants to solve real-world challenges using open data from space.

Canadian Space Agency2024-10-02T09:22:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/09/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-joshua-kutryk-participating-in-underwater-simulation-of-a-lunar-mission.html

Over the past few days, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk participated in NASA's SEATEST 7 underwater mission, which took place on a lunar habitat mockup off Santa Catalina Island in California, at a depth of about nine metres.

Canadian Space Agency2024-09-25T11:58:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/09/a-thriving-canadian-space-sector-32b-towards-canadas-gdp-for-2022.html

Today, the Government of Canada released the State of the Canadian Space Sector Report 2023 during the Spacebound conference in Ottawa. This 26th edition of the report, published by the Canadian Space Agency, shows that in 2022, Canada's space sector generated $3.2 billion for Canada's economy and over $5 billion in revenues while supporting over 25,000 jobs across the country.

Canadian Space Agency2024-09-24T09:56:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/social-sciences-humanities-research/news/2024/08/canadian-researchers-join-trans-atlantic-platform-projects-aimed-at-strengthening-democracy-governance-and-trust.html

In times of change and upheaval, democracies face new pressures that can erode public confidence and weaken society.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada2024-08-15T09:30:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/08/investment-in-real-time-data-propels-marine-research.html

High quality data, and the platforms necessary to collect and analyze that data, are key to enabling public and private organizations in the marine sector to make informed decisions

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-08-12T11:03:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2024/07/minister-rodriguez-and-minister-champagne-promote-canada-at-the-farnborough-international-airshow-in-the-united-kingdom.html

Companies from around the world know that Canada’s aerospace industry is a global leader in the field. That’s why, the Government of Canada is building the economy of the future, by creating good-paying jobs for Canadians, supporting our highly competitive sector and making key investments.

Transport Canada2024-07-24T17:30:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2024/07/government-of-canada-announces-milestones-for-new-science-facilities-in-national-capital-area.html

Through the Laboratories Canada strategy, the Government of Canada is providing federal scientists and researchers with world-class, sustainable and collaborative facilities to support the transformative changes facing science today and into the future.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2024-07-24T16:58:37-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/07/canadian-space-agency-announces-aqualunar-challenge-semi-finalists.html

Eight Canadian organizations will begin developing solutions to purify Moon water as part of the next stage of the Aqualunar Challenge. Each semi-finalist will receive a grant of $22,500 to develop the key components of their prototypes. In turn, their technology, first intended for space missions, could also help advance water purification on Earth

Canadian Space Agency2024-07-24T09:00:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/grain-commission/news/2024/07/canadian-grain-commission-fully-compensates-eligible-producer-claims-for-unpaid-deliveries-to-zeghers-seed-inc.html

Producers who were not paid for grain delivered to Zeghers Seed Inc. (operating as Zeghers Canada) will be fully compensated for their eligible claims through the Canadian Grain Commission’s Safeguards for Grain Farmers Program.

Canadian Grain Commission2024-07-18T11:17:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/07/smarter-simulations-aerospace-and-defence-e-learning-company-adopts-ai.html

Virtual reality training programs will benefit from cutting-edge technology improvements

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-07-17T09:39:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/06/canada-begins-detailed-design-construction-and-testing-of-canadarm3-for-gateway.html

Today the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced that Brampton-based company MDA Space will receive $999.8M to continue work on Canadarm3 and begin detailed design, construction and testing. This milestone marks the last steps to finalize the design, construction and testing of this sophisticated robotic system before delivering Canada’s contribution to Gateway, the next major international collaboration in human space exploration.

Canadian Space Agency2024-06-27T08:00:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2024/06/backgrounder-governments-of-canada-and-ontario-to-bring-high-speed-internet-access-to-ontario-communities.html

On June 24, 2024, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Amarjot Sandhu, Parliamentary Assistant to Ontario's Minister of Infrastructure, on behalf of the Honourable Kinga Surma, Ontario's Minister of Infrastructure, announced combined funding to bring high-speed Internet access to communities in Ontario.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2024-06-24T15:52:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/06/smartwhales-success-story-using-space-to-keep-whales-safe.html

The smartWhales initiative launched in 2021 by the Canadian Space Agency, in cooperation with Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Transport Canada, aimed at using satellite Earth observation data to help protect the North Atlantic right whale in Canadian waters. This species is designated endangered and is at risk of potential vessel collisions and entanglement in fishing gear.

Canadian Space Agency2024-06-13T13:00:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/grain-commission/news/2024/06/canadian-grain-grading-changes-for-the-2024-2025-crop-year.html

The Canadian Grain Commission is making several grain grading changes for the new crop year following consultation with sector stakeholders and members of our Western Standards Committee and Eastern Standards Committee. These changes will allow Canada’s quality assurance system to better meet the needs of the grain sector in Canada and grain buyers around the world. These are the highlights of some of the upcoming changes.

Canadian Grain Commission2024-06-12T09:36:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2024/06/canada-and-germany-announced-as-20242025-co-chairs-of-the-eureka-network.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announces Canada has been selected as a co-chair of Eureka for 2024–2025, with Germany.

National Research Council Canada2024-06-12T08:57:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/06/update---starliner-spacecraft.html

NASA's Boeing Starliner Crew Flight Test to the International Space Station, is now scheduled to launch on June 5 at 10:52 a.m. ET from the NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Canadian Space Agency2024-06-04T11:56:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/06/techimpact-launches-digital-boost-30.html

New program will help strengthen SME capacity in both AI and cybersecurity.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-06-03T09:35:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2024/05/canada-becomes-member-of-skao-radio-astronomy-project.html

Today, the Honourable Francois-Phillipe Champagne, Canada's Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry is pleased to announce that Canada is now a member of the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO). This membership is the culmination of more than 20 years of Canadian leadership and international collaboration in the Square Kilometre Array project.

National Research Council Canada2024-06-03T08:30:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/05/starliner-spacecraft--launch-of-crew-flight-test-to-the-international-space-station0.html

NASA's Boeing Starliner Crew Flight Test to the International Space Station, is now scheduled to launch on June 1st at 12:25 p.m. ET from the NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Canadian Space Agency2024-05-31T10:58:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-southern-ontario/news/2024/05/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-the-life-sciences-sector-in-southern-ontario.html

Charles Sousa, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Member of Parliament for Mississauga–Lakeshore, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of the growth of southern Ontario’s life sciences sector.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2024-05-30T10:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2024/05/minister-champagne-to-meet-with-spanish-counterpart-in-madrid.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will meet with Spain's Industry Minister, Jordi Hereu i Boher, in Madrid on Thursday, May 30.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2024-05-29T16:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2024/05/eight-organizations-to-join-canadas-voluntary-ai-code-of-conduct.html

More organizations including Mastercard, Salesforce and Lenovo commit to the responsible development and management of advanced generative artificial intelligence systems

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2024-05-27T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2024/05/minister-anand-and-minister-ien-to-announce-support-for-cutting-edge-research-and-the-next-generation-of-scientists.html

Minister Anand and Minister Ien to announce support for cutting-edge research and the next generation of scientists

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat2024-05-26T11:27:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/05/artemis-accords-for-sustainable-space-exploration---canada-welcomes-partners-from-around-the-world.html

Today, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Sameer Zuberi, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) President Lisa Campbell and NASA Deputy Administrator Pamela Melroy kicked-off the 2nd edition of the Artemis Accords Workshop at the John H. Chapman Space Centre (CSA Headquarters). The Artemis Accords represent a set of non-binding principles designed to guide peaceful and sustainable civil space exploration for the benefit of humanity.

Canadian Space Agency2024-05-21T09:40:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/nuclear-safety-commission/news/2024/05/indigenous-girls-in-stem-the-canadian-nuclear-safety-commission-partners-a-workshop-in-saskatoon.html

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) is proud to announce its second annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Workshop for Indigenous Girls, which is taking place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, from May 13 to 16.

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission2024-05-13T16:45:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/05/starliner-spacecraft--launch-of-crew-flight-test-to-the-international-space-station.html

NASA media events — NASA has announced several media events surrounding the Crew Flight Test of the Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS), scheduled to launch on May 6 at 10:34 p.m. ET.

Canadian Space Agency2024-05-02T15:29:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/05/launch-of-request-for-information-for-the-potential-leasing-of-the-david-florida-laboratory--opportunity-for-industry.html

The Canadian Space Agency, in close collaboration with Public Services and Procurement Canada, is launching a Request for Information to gauge the interest of industry in potentially leasing the David Florida Laboratory (DFL), with the aim of preserving unique testing services within Canada and supporting Canada's thriving space sector. The DFL is an assembly, integration, and testing laboratory for the space industry.

Canadian Space Agency2024-05-01T09:11:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/04/nasa-teleconference-for-starliner-crew-flight-test-to-the-iss.html

On April 25, NASA will host two media opportunities in preparation for the Crew Flight Test to the International Space Station. This mission will test the capabilities of the Starliner system.

Canadian Space Agency2024-04-24T09:00:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/04/deep-space-food-challenge-winner-growing-ideas-on-earth-to-feed-astronauts-on-the-moon.html

Following a three-year competition, the Canadian Space Agency announced Vancouver-based Ecoation Innovative Solutions Inc. (Ecoation) as the winner of the Deep Space Food Challenge. As the Canadian grand prize winner, Ecoation will receive $380,000 for their CANGrow Modular Indoor Food Production System, designed to operate in remote environments like outer space and northern regions.

Canadian Space Agency2024-04-10T09:00:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-invests-in-laboratories-to-support-science-in-canada.html

Through Laboratories Canada, the Government of Canada is providing federal scientists and researchers with world-class, innovative and collaborative facilities to ensure they can not only keep pace with, but lead in the transformative changes facing science today and into the future.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2024-03-26T12:41:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-supporting-acentury-inc-in-developing-semiconductor-technologies-for-wireless-communications.html

Acentury Inc is receiving advisory services and up to $826,400.00 in funding through the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program.

National Research Council Canada2024-03-15T16:00:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/03/canadian-space-agency-astronaut-joshua-kutryk-visits-fredericton-and-kingston.html

From March 19 to 23, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Joshua Kutryk will visit Fredericton and Kingston to talk about Starliner 1, space exploration and his astronaut career.

Canadian Space Agency2024-03-13T15:42:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/03/acoa-supports-sustainable-development-in-eastern-pei.html

Investments will help businesses and community organizations in the green transition

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-03-07T10:41:42-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/03/backgrounder-acoa-supports-sustainable-development-in-eastern-pei.html

The Government of Canada is investing over $1.5 million in 8 projects to help innovative businesses and organizations in Eastern P.E.I. The Province of P.E.I. is also contributing over $900,000 toward five of the eight projects.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-03-07T10:39:51-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/03/launch-of-boeings-starliner-crew-flight-test-media-accreditation.html

Media are invited to Kennedy Space Center in Florida to cover the launch of NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test to the International Space Station, targeted for no earlier than April 22, 2024.

Canadian Space Agency2024-03-01T13:46:02-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/space-agency/news/2024/02/deep-space-healthcare-challenge-winner-addressing-medical-emergencies-in-space-and-on-earth.html

Following a competition spanning over two years, the winner of the Deep Space Healthcare Challenge, run by the Canadian Space Agency and the Privy Council Office’s Impact Canada, has been selected. Montreal-based MD Applications will receive $500,000 in grant funding as the grand prize winner. Their EZResus solution is already helping save lives on Earth and holds great potential for diagnosis and medical emergencies in space.

Canadian Space Agency2024-02-28T09:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2024/02/squamish-based-business-receives-over-25-million-to-help-build-british-columbias-hydrogen-ecosystem-and-fuel-green-transportation.html

Across British Columbia, forward-thinking businesses are developing solutions to global environmental challenges. In Squamish, Quantum Technology Corporation’s carbon-free hydrogen technology is creating green transportation options and strengthening Canada’s clean energy leadership on the world stage.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2024-02-23T14:00:00-05:00