Government Introduces Bill to Support Space Launches From Canadian Territory
Space Canada CEO Brian Gallant speaks after an announcement on Canada’s sovereign space program at the Canadian Space Agency’s David Florida Laboratory in Ottawa on March 16, 2026. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang
The federal government is introducing legislation to support space launches in Canada.
Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon introduced the Canadian Space Launch Act today, which will allow the government to regulate and oversee both launches and re-entry.
