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Maritime Launch Services (MLS)
Operating a spaceport near Canso, NS, for commercial and defense launches.
Canadian Venture (NS)1
Dispatches
Apr 17, 2026
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Canada Secures Sovereign Space Launch Capability Through Major Investment in Nova Scotia Infrastructure
Canada Secures Sovereign Space Launch Capability Through Major Investment in Nova Scotia Infrastructure
David McGuinty’s commitment of $225 million to Canada's sovereign space program represents a strategic pivot, formalizing Canada's intent to move from space consumer to space provider. The core vision, driven...
↗ The investment structure successfully de-risks sovereign access to space by combining a regulated private launch facility (MLS) with targeted, high-growth private industrial support grants (CRC, Nordspace, etc.). This model is more agile and resource-efficient than centralized public infrastructure buildouts.