On May 27th, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) announced that eight more organizations have signed onto an agreement on the ethical management of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems in Canada. The agreement is called the Voluntary Code of Conduct on the Responsible Development and Management of Advanced Generative AI Systems. This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, …
Read More »Government Opens Consultation on a New Spectrum Policy for Supplemental Mobile Coverage from Satellites
The Canadian Government launched the Consultation on a Policy, Licensing and Technical Framework for Supplemental Mobile Coverage by Satellite this week.
Read More »Canada Wants to be Leader in Using Local Materials on the Moon
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) has launched the Moonshot 4 Mining, Minerals and Manufacturing (M4M3) initiative. It is a $5.5 million program designed to use locally available resources wherever possible to support on- and off-world construction projects. NGen is an industry-driven not-for-profit organization that is spearheading Canada’s Global Innovation Cluster for Advanced Manufacturing, which is backed by Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada. This page …
Read More »Minister Champagne Announces $1 Billion for RADARSAT+ at Spacebound 2023
Space Canada’s Spacebound 2023 industry conference began with a bang on October 18, 2023, when François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry and Minister responsible for the Canadian Space Agency, announced $1.012 billion in funding over the next 15 years for the ‘RADARSAT+ portfolio.’
Read More »Top Canadian Space Officials Share Implications of Artemis 2
Last week, much of the fanfare surrounding Artemis 2 focused on Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen – and rightly so, as Hansen is a highly qualified individual well-deserving of this special mission seat. 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 »Should Canada Follow the UK Government in Creating a Science Department, Separate From ISED
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 »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 »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, …
Read More »The Canadian Space Agency unveils the Deep Space Healthcare Challenge
In collaboration with Impact Canada, the Canadian Space Agency today announced the Deep Space Healthcare Challenge which will distribute up to $2.85 million.
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