MDA Space

CANSEC 2026 was filled with constructive conversations about how our technology is shaping the future of defence, security and space. As Canada continues to scale domestic production and strengthen its supply chain to meet defence commitments, this event was an essential working session for our industrial capacity and domestic needs, in addition to being an excellent opportunity to connect with numerous foreign government delegations. On Day 1, we were honoured to welcome Canada’s Minister of National Defence David J. McGuinty, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence and MP Sherry Romanado, Deputy Minister of National Defence Christiane Fox, and Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI) CEO Christyn (Chris) Cianfarani to our booth to discuss the capabilities of our newly launched space control platform MDA MIDNIGHT™. We were also delighted to host Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienney President Lisa Campbell, Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force | Aviation royale canadienne Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet and Major-General Jeff Smyth, MSM, CD. Day 2 continued the momentum with visits from the Hon. Maninder Sidhu P.C.,M.P., Minister Ruby Sahota, Yukon Premier Currie Dixon and city leaders Denise McClure and Andrea Williams of Brampton. We were also pleased that 49North and Voyageur Aviation Corp. two strong Canadian companies, signed an MOU to deliver ISR solutions for Canadian government, defence and security customers. Thank you to Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI) for organizing a seamless event that put Canadian innovation and defence capabilities on display. #CANSEC2026

We are excited to see this collaboration between 49North and Voyageur Aviation Corp. 49North's C4ISR, mission systems, and data analytics capabilities paired with Voyageur's special mission aircraft operations, maintenance, and training make them well positioned to deliver advanced solutions that support Canada's defence priorities.

(English follows) MDA Space a connu une croissance considérable au cours de la dernière année, et on peut le constater dans le classement des 300 plus grandes entreprises du Québec établi par le magazine Les Affaires. Nous occupons le 69e rang selon le nombre d’employés à temps plein que nous comptions dans la province à la fin de 2025, alors que nous étions à la 93e place l’année dernière. Nous avons poursuivi notre croissance et près de 300 postes sont actuellement à pourvoir chez nous à Montréal. Si vous souhaitez rejoindre l’industrie spatiale, pensez à postuler à la #MissionMDA. Pour consulter le classement: https://brnw.ch/21x2Ud2 - MDA Space has grown considerably over the past year, and it shows in the list of Quebec’s 300 largest companies compiled by business publication Les Affaires. We rank 69th according to the number of full-time employees we had in the province at the end of 2025 – up from the 93rd spot last year. We’ve kept growing and close to 300 positions are currently open in Montréal. If you’re looking to join the space industry, consider applying to #MissionMDA. See the list of Quebec’s 300 largest companies: https://brnw.ch/21x2Ud2

Team members from MDA Space and 49North are at CANSEC2026 today. Stop by booth #1021 to see the operational flexibility of our new space control platform MDA MIDNIGHT™, and to learn more about how 49North is delivering mission-critical C4ISR systems and bringing disciplined prime-contractor execution to defence and security programs.

Bold moves build nations. Time and time again, Canada’s innovations have set the standard for our world; moving it forward, changing it for the better, and showcasing what we are capable of as a country. MDA Space is proud to be named one of BetaKit's Most Ambitious Honourees. Together with other forward thinkers, we’re harnessing the power of innovation to strengthen Canada’s sovereignty, autonomy, security, and long-term prosperity. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21x2NSY #MissionMDA #MostAmbitious

We were pleased to host a Canadian supplier event in Montreal, meeting face-to-face with more than 35 companies to discuss business and technology collaboration opportunities as we help scale Canada's defence and space capabilities. These direct conversations give us critical insight into the domestic expertise available, and foster the relationships and trust needed to meet the moment and the market. Thank you to all the attendees who showed up prepared and ready to deliver. We're looking forward to turning these conversations into new partnerships and fresh solutions. Also, a sincere thanks to our key partners ACOA - APECA, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and Développement économique Canada pour les régions du Québec for their support and to our team members who organized and participated in the event. Everyone involved is helping us think bigger about what we can build together in Canada. If you'd like to work together on future opportunities, share your info via MDA Space LaunchPad: https://brnw.ch/21x2Job ***** Nous avons eu le plaisir d’organiser un événement destiné aux fournisseurs canadiens à Montréal, où nous avons pu rencontrer en personne plus de 35 entreprises afin de discuter des possibilités de collaboration commerciale et technologique dans le cadre de notre contribution au renforcement des capacités du Canada dans les domaines de la défense et de l’espace. Ces échanges directs nous fournissent des renseignements essentiels sur l’expertise dont nous disposons au pays et favorisent les relations et la confiance nécessaires pour répondre aux enjeux actuels et aux besoins du marché. Merci à tous les participants qui se sont présentés bien préparés et disposés à collaborer. Nous avons hâte de transformer ces discussions en nouveaux partenariats et en solutions innovantes. Nous tenons également à remercier sincèrement nos partenaires clés ACOA - APECA, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada et Développement économique Canada pour les régions du Québec pour leur soutien, ainsi que les membres de notre équipe qui ont organisé cet événement et y ont participé. Toutes les personnes présentes nous aident à voir plus grand quant à ce que nous pouvons bâtir ensemble au Canada. Si vous souhaitez collaborer avec nous sur de futurs projets, veuillez partager vos coordonnées à l’aide de MDA Space LaunchPad : https://brnw.ch/21x2Joa

CANSEC 2026 is around the corner and the teams at MDA Space are coming together to showcase how we are enabling Canada’s sovereign defence capabilities. Our booth will feature our new space control platform for defence organizations, MDA MIDNIGHT™, our next-generation Earth Observation constellation, MDA CHORUS™, and our software-defined digital satellite product line, MDA AURORA™. Team members from 49North will also join us to share how they’re delivering secure, multi-domain C4ISR and mission critical capabilities for Canada’s national defence priorities outside the space domain. Stop by booth # 1021 to learn more. #CANSEC2026

Last night, we had the honour of spending the evening with the Artemis II Astronauts, hosted by Space Canada | Espace Canada and the Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne. Listening to Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, Jeremy Hansen and Jenni Gibbons reminded us that we’re capable of accomplishing extraordinary things when industries, agencies and governments work together with a shared vision and ambition. Their dedication and courage reignited humanity’s sense of wonder and curiosity for space. Their efforts have propelled space exploration into a new era, and we’re excited to see how Canada continues to play a role in advancing what’s possible beyond Earth. 🌎🚀🌕

GeoIgnite just wrapped and MDA Space was on stage and on the trade show floor showcasing MDA CHORUS™, our next generation radar-based satellite constellation that will provide enhanced Earth observation insights for maritime domain awareness, environmental monitoring and more. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to explore how MDA CHORUS™ will advance Earth observation and geospatial innovation. #GeoIgnite2026

Last week, more than 200 team members moved into the 2nd and 3rd floor workspaces of our new Montréal high-volume satellite manufacturing facility, and this morning we officially inaugurated the 185,000 square-foot expansion joined by industry and government officials, key suppliers for the project such as construction contractor Broccolini and members of our team. Completed in under two years, this highly modern facility was built for speed and scale. It gives us the production capacity needed to serve the growing demand for low Earth orbit constellations as a prime contractor for commercial, civil and military programs. From the early days of Canada’s first satellite to now, this is the latest step in a long tradition of homegrown space innovation. The work that happens here will power the communications infrastructure that connects people, protects communities and keeps Canada at the forefront of space technology for years to come. We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who has had a hand in making this milestone possible. Read the press release for more details: https://brnw.ch/21x2k0S Lisa Campbell | Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne Brian Gallant | Space Canada | Espace Canada Carlos J Leitão Francis Scarpaleggia Michel Boudreault Gregory Kelley Alan DeSousa #CanadianSpaceInnovation #SatelliteTechnology