Registration - In-house Corporation

MDA SPACE LTD. / Mike Greenley, Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

In-house Corporation name: MDA SPACE LTD.
Previous in-house corporation names
Responsible Officer Name: Mike Greenley, Chief Executive Officer
Initial registration start date: 2018-08-14
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 929246-362661

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 374

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 17

Version 2 of 20 (2018-10-15 to 2018-12-17)

Registration versions:

Version 2 of 20 (2018-10-15 to 2018-12-17)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

Budget
Defence
Economic Development
Government Procurement
Industry
Intellectual Property
Internal Trade
International Relations
International Trade
Regional Development
Research and Development
Science and Technology

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation

Members of the House of Commons and Senate of Canada - advocacy re programs in respect of Canada Space Agency, National Defence, Public Services and Procurement Canada, Global Affairs Canada; Canada's trade policy and the Export and Import Permit Act and Export Control List relating to MDA's exporting history (visas and export controls); Canadian space and technology programs related to robotics. Lobbying will be undertaken in relation to the several areas of legislative and regulatory change and development, policy and program change and development, and proposals and contracts resulting in a financial benefit.

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) programs in regard to procuring funding approval for development projects and interest in the success and continued support of said projects and advocacy to other interested Government departments. Lobbying will be undertaken in relation to both policy and program change and development, and proposals and contracts resulting in a financial benefit.
Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Programs relating to satellite imagery. Lobbying will be undertaken in relation to both policy and program change and development, and proposals and contracts resulting in a financial benefit.
Canadian Space Agency (Unsolicited Proposals for Science and Technology Development Program Contracts) with regard to future mission concepts and innovative studies. Lobbying will be undertaken in relation to both policy and program change and development, and proposals and contracts resulting in a financial benefit.
Canadian Space Agency Programs with regard to MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Inc. Satellite Infrastructure Servicing (SIS) Program. Lobbying will be undertaken in relation to both policy and program change and development, and proposals and contracts resulting in a financial benefit.
Canadian Space Agency: Advocacy for Canada to participate and share in International Space Programs that may bring work that MDA could bid for. Lobbying will be undertaken in relation to both policy and program change and development, and proposals and contracts resulting in a financial benefit.
Canadian Space Agency: Advocacy of the benefits of potential programs: Radarsat Constellation Mission (RCM), follow-on to RCM, Polar Comms & Weather, Space Exploration and other Canadian Space Agency programs. Lobbying will be undertaken in relation to both policy and program change and development, and proposals and contracts resulting in a financial benefit.
Canadian Space Plan with regard to seeking funding and submitting program proposals for new projects and initiatives. Lobbying will be undertaken in relation to both policy and program change and development, and proposals and contracts resulting in a financial benefit.
Department of National Defense: Advocacy of the benefits of current/potential programs: Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC), Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue (FWSAR), Joint Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle Surveillance Target Acquisition Systems (JUSTAS), Canadian Multi-mission Aircraft (CMA), Joint Support Ship (JSS), Surveillance and Space II, follow-on to RCM and various other DND programs with respect to procuring approval for participation in said programs. Lobbying will be undertaken in relation to both policy and program change and development, and proposals and contracts resulting in a financial benefit.
Discussions with the Canadian Space Agency, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and Global Affairs Canada concerning the development of the data policy for RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM) and future remote sensing missions. Lobbying will be undertaken in relation to both policy and program change and development, and proposals and contracts resulting in a financial benefit.
Environment and Climate Change Canada - Canadian Operations and Environmental Programs in respect of Canadian pipelines and environmental response. Lobbying will be undertaken in relation to both policy and program change and development, and proposals and contracts resulting in a financial benefit.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada for Research and Development Programs with regard to Satellite Infrastructure Servicing (SIS) program. Lobbying will be undertaken in relation to both policy and program change and development, and proposals and contracts resulting in a financial benefit.
Natural Resources Canada - RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM); Canadian Operations and Environmental Programs in respect of surveillance and pipelines. Lobbying will be undertaken in relation to both policy and program change and development, and proposals and contracts resulting in a financial benefit.
Public Services and Procurement Canada - Canadian ship programs and procurement strategy; RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM). Lobbying will be undertaken in relation to both policy and program change and development, and proposals and contracts resulting in a financial benefit.
Transport Canada - Canadian Operations and Environmental programs as they relate to safety and security, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, marine safety and environmental response. Lobbying will be undertaken in relation to both policy and program change and development, and proposals and contracts resulting in a financial benefit.
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat - addressing questions relating to existing or potential contracts with respect to Space Robotics and Exploration programs. Lobbying will be undertaken in relation to both policy and program change and development, and proposals and contracts resulting in a financial benefit.

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation

Export Control Policies: Advocacy for a faster turnaround process on Export permit decisions including approval for those files already in process, and to enable a Canadian Export Policy regime that allows MDA to export Space capabilities to the international market.
Global Affairs Canada - Canada's trade policy re export controls, the Export Control List and MDA's exporting history; Canadian space and technology programs related to robotics.
Global Affairs Canada with respect to MDA's licensing and exporting practice; Canadian space program and opportunities for Canada in space robotics/exploration; programs related the Canada-India Economic Partnership Agreement.
Remote Sensing Space Systems Act in relation to the definition of operating parameters and who has access to data and how this pertains specifically to the Operating License for RADARSAT 2.

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication

Government Institutions

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Canada Foundation for Innovation
Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Health Canada (HC)
House of Commons
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
National Defence (DND)
National Research Council (NRC)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Public Safety Canada (PS)
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Senate of Canada
Transport Canada (TC)
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)

Government institutions added through a monthly communication report

Finance Canada (FIN)

In-house Corporation Details

Description of activities

MDA develops and delivers advanced surveillance and intelligence solutions, defence and maritime systems, radar geospatial imagery, space robotics, satellite antennas, and communication subsystems.

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Mike Greenley, President

Government funding

No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.

In-house Corporation Contact Information

Address:
9445 Airport Rd
Brampton, ON L6S 4J3
Canada

Telephone number: 905-790-2800
Fax number: 905-790-4400

Parent Company Information

Maxar Technologies Holdings Inc.
- 1300 W 120th Ave
  Westminster, CO 80234
  United States of America
Maxar Technologies Ltd.
- 1300 W 120th Ave
  Westminster, CO 80234
  United States of America

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information

MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Corporation / Corporation MacDonald, Dettwiler et Associés
- 21025 Trans-Canada Hwy
  Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC H9X 3R2
  Canada
MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Inc.
- 9445 Airport Rd
  Brampton, ON L6S 4J3
  Canada
MDA Geospatial Services Inc.
- 13800 Commerce Pky
  Richmond, BC V6V 2J3
  Canada
MDA Systems Ltd.
- 13800 Commerce Pky
  Richmond, BC V6V 2J3
  Canada
Neptec Design Group Ltd.
- 302 Legget Dr Ste 202
  Kanata, ON K2K 1Y5
  Canada

Lobbyists Details

Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties

Joanna Boshouwers, Chief Operating Officer | No public offices held
Mike Greenley, President | No public offices held
Chris Pogue, President, Government Programs | Public offices held

Senior Officers and Employees whose lobbying activities represent 20% or more of their Duties

Leslie Swartman, Director, Government and Public Affairs | Public offices held

MDA SPACE LTD.

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

Name	From	To
MDA SPACE LTD.	2024-05-09	current
MDA Ltd.	2020-04-08	2024-05-09
MDA GP Holdings Ltd.	2018-08-14	2020-04-08

MDA SPACE LTD.

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Director of Communications Office of the Leader of the Opposition, Office of the Leader of the Opposition	December 2007 to June 2008	Not a designated office
Chief of Staff Transport Minister's Office, Transport Minister's Office	July 2004 to March 2006	Not a designated office
Chief of Staff Agriculture Minister's Office, Agriculture Minister's Office	January 2004 to July 2004	Not a designated office
Director of Communications International Trade Minister's Office, International Trade Minister's Office	July 1997 to August 1999	Not a designated office
Press Officer Prime Minister's Office, Prime Minister's Office	October 1993 to July 1997	Not a designated office
Press Officer Office of the Leader of the Opposition, Office of the Leader of the Opposition	April 1992 to October 1993	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Director of Communications Office of the Leader of the Opposition, Office of the Leader of the Opposition	December 2007 to June 2008	Not a designated office
Chief of Staff Transport Minister's Office, Transport Minister's Office	July 2004 to March 2006	Not a designated office
Chief of Staff Agriculture Minister's Office, Agriculture Minister's Office	January 2004 to July 2004	Not a designated office
Director of Communications International Trade Minister's Office, International Trade Minister's Office	July 1997 to August 1999	Not a designated office
Press Officer Prime Minister's Office, Prime Minister's Office	October 1993 to July 1997	Not a designated office
Press Officer Office of the Leader of the Opposition, Office of the Leader of the Opposition	April 1992 to October 1993	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Major Department of National Defence, Royal Canadian Air Force	July 1981 to November 2003	Not a designated office

Date Modified:: 2025-04-30

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Registration - In-house Corporation

MDA SPACE LTD. / Mike Greenley, Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 2 of 20 (2018-10-15 to 2018-12-17)

Version 2 of 20 (2018-10-15 to 2018-12-17)

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Government institutions added through a monthly communication report

Description of activities

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Government funding

In-house Corporation Contact Information

Parent Company Information

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information

Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties

Senior Officers and Employees whose lobbying activities represent 20% or more of their Duties