US EditionOttawa puts $200M into space launch pad in Nova Scotia
The Canadian government commits $200 million over 10 years to lease a launch pad at Spaceport Nova Scotia aiming for sovereign satellite launch capability.
- On March 16, 2026, the federal government announced it will commit $200 million to lease a Canadian-owned launch pad near Canso, Nova Scotia.
- The Liberal government's strategy aims to build domestic defence and space capacity, addressing Canada’s reliance on the United States and backed by Budget 2025–2026 funding.
- Payments to Maritime Launch will receive $20 million per year under a ten-year lease, with the first payment due before March 31, 2026.
- The Department of National Defence will be a tenant at Spaceport Nova Scotia, which will offer commercial orbital launch services enabling low Earth orbit missions.
- Officials say Spaceport Nova Scotia is ready to serve as Canada's choice for launches, with forward-looking statements and risks highlighted in the company's release.
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