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As the COVID-19 pandemic took hold and the government reacted to help businesses across the spectrum in Canada, startups and pre-startups are struggling to find adequate support.

Yesterday the sale of MDA by Maxar Technologies to Northern Private Capital closed and today SpaceQ spoke with CEO Mike Greenley.

Northern Private Capital (NPC) today has closed the deal to buy MDA from Maxar Technologies bringing the company back into Canadian control.

The Canadian Space Agency has released its 2019 State of the Canadian Space Sector report which shows flat growth for the second year in a row.

The Canadian Space Agency budget is increasing by 20% over last years budget according to its recently released Departmental Plan. This isn't an April Fools joke, it does however require some context. This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. Support independent journalism. SUBSCRIBE TODAY

The Canadian Space Agency has awarded a contract to Euroconsult for the Business Case and Value Proposition Analysis to Identify Possible Canadian Contributions to Future International Lunar Exploration Initiatives.

The Canadian Space Agency has issued a Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP) for Satellite Flight Operations and Data Management Services.

As expected the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has awarded MDA a contract to cover their work in supporting the operations and maintenance of the Mobile Servicing System on the International Space Station (ISS).

SpaceQ was forwarded a message the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) sent to industry partners last night to update them and reassure them that they are there for them.