Yesterday UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the creation of four new departments including the new Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. Should Canada follow suit?
Read More »Canadian Space Agency Opens Regulatory Framework Consultation
Working with other government departments, the The Canadian Space Agency has opened up a public consultation for a modern regulatory framework for space.
Read More »Government of Canada Gives Domestic Spaceport and Rocket Launch Industry a Boost
It's been years in the making, but today the Government of Canada signalled it would fully support the development of a domestic commercial space launch capability and necessary facilities. The first step, in the interim, and starting from today, would allow on a case-by-case basis, orbital launches from Canada. This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, …
Read More »Minister Champagne Visits MDA Brampton, Home of the Canadarm3 Program
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, paid a visit to MDA’s headquarters in Brampton on Wednesday, August 17 to tour the facilities which includes R&D for the Canadarm3.
Read More »Upgrade of NORAD includes Space-Based Surveillance System
Defence Minister Anita Anand announced $4.9 billion in spending at CFB Trenton yesterday to upgrade and modernize the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). The upgrades include several longstanding wish list items including a Space-Based Surveillance System.
Read More »ISED releases decisions on licensing and fee framework for Earth Stations and Space Stations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has published its much anticipated decisions on licensing and fee framework for Earth Stations and Space Stations in Canada after consulting with stakeholders. ISED's decisions have received a mixed reaction. 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
Read More »Moving the needle for Canadian space regulation and licensing
Changes to the space regulatory environment in Canada, including the Remote Sensing Space Systems Act (RSSSA), has and will continue to take time. To provide some insight into the process, we present the following update from Michelle Mendes from the Satellite Canada Innovation Network (SatCan) who was a member of the RSSSA Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee.
Read More »Government moves forward with legislation for the Lunar Gateway Agreement
On Tuesday, April 26 the government tabled a "Notice of Ways and Means Motion" that would implement draft legislation included in this years budget. This includes the new Civil Lunar Gateway Agreement Implementation Act. 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
Read More »New Canadian Earth observation strategy doesn’t yet include any new satellites
The Canadian space community has a fresh climate-focused direction on satellite Earth Observations. 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
Read More »ISED Minister Champagne’s mandate letter is broad in scope
The Prime Minister's Office finally released the mandate letters for cabinet ministers, including that of ISED Minister François-Philippe Champagne. Minister Champagne's mandate letter is long and broad in scope. And while it does not directly mention the space sector, there are several items which encompass the space community. This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, …
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