Policy Archives

India's AstroSat mission with the Canadian UVIT instrument.

Canada and India move to update decades-old space ties

by Marc Boucher March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

Amid a broad push to normalize diplomatic ties and double bilateral trade, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi signalled that space remains a quiet but consistent part of the Canada-India relationship.

His Excellency Kanji Yamanouchi, the Japanese Ambassador to Canada and Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defense of Canada sign Equipment and Technology Transfer Agreement.

Defence

New alliances: The space defence implications of the Canada-Japan ETTA

by Craig Bamford February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Science

Chief Science Advisor urges Canada to double down on quantum as Conservatives question advisor role

by Marc Boucher February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

ESA Director General Dr. Josef Aschbacher and colleagues at the new year annual press briefing.

Policy

European Space Agency DG Aschbacher highlights 2026 milestones in annual address

by Marc Boucher January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

Defence

Industry report: Canada risks falling behind without major overhaul of space procurement

by Marc Boucher January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

NASA's new administrator Jared Isaacman spoke at a NASA town hall on December 20, 2025.

Policy

NASA’s new Administrator Jared Isaacman speaks to, answers workforce questions

by Marc Boucher December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

Canada's new Launch the North small launch vehicle IDEaS Challenge.

Policy

Government of Canada invests $357.7 million to kickstart the Regional Defence Investment Initiative

by Marc Boucher December 5, 2025December 5, 2025

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions speaking at SpaceBound in Ottawa.

Policy

Remarks and Q&A by Industry Minister Mélanie Joly at the SpaceBound conference

by Marc Boucher November 28, 2025November 28, 2025

Canadian Space Agency President Lisa Campbell delivers Canada's statement at the opening day of the ESA Council meeting at Ministerial level 2025 in Bremen, Germany.

Policy

Canada formally makes large financial commitment at the ESA Council Meeting at Ministerial Level (Updated)

by Marc Boucher November 27, 2025November 28, 2025

Panel on Guarding the North: Protecting the North arctic through Space-based Capabilities. (Panelists left to righ) Chris Pogue, President of Defence & Space, Calian Group; Gill Fortin, Director, Viasat Inc.; Jessica M. Shadian, CEO and President, Arctic360; Jason Trembley, Vice President, Commercialization, Terrestar Solutions; Michael Adamson, Senior Director of Defence Strategy and Business Development; and Moderator: Emeline Bardoux, Senior Director, Safran.

Policy

SpaceBound: Building out the North to meet challenges

by Elizabeth Howell November 21, 2025December 7, 2025