Media Advisory – Minister Joly to speak at SpaceBound 2026
GATINEAU, QC, Oct. 19, 2026 /CNW/ — On October 20, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will take part in the SpaceBound 2026 Conference, where she will make an announcement on next-generation satellite navigation capabilities and participate in a fireside chat, followed by a media availability.
SpaceBound 2026 will also feature a special guest. On October 21, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Joshua Kutryk will join the conference live from the International Space Station.
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October 20, 2026 |
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Announcement by Minister Joly |
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8:45 am ET |
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Canadian Museum of History |
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100 Laurier Street |
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Gatineau, Quebec |
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October 21, 2026 |
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Space-to-Earth connection with CSA astronaut Joshua Kutryk |
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10:00 am ET (20-minute connection starts at 10:05 am ET) |
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Canadian Museum of History |
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100 Laurier Street |
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Gatineau, Quebec |
Media who have questions about either of these events are asked to contact the Media Relations Office.
Additional information
- Crew-13 International Space Station mission
- Information kit for Joshua Kutryk’s mission
- Biography of Joshua Kutryk
Website: www.asc-csa.gc.ca
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