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: 382

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 19

Version 15 of 21 (2024-03-18 to 2024-03-26)

Registration versions:

Version 15 of 21 (2024-03-18 to 2024-03-26)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

Budget
Climate
Defence
Economic Development
Employment and Training
Environment
Fisheries
Government Procurement
Industry
Infrastructure
Intellectual Property
International Development
International Relations
International Trade
Mining
National Security/Security
Regional Development
Research and Development
Science and Technology
Telecommunications
Transportation

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Defence: Current and future funding programs in the space, maritime and aerial domains
Economic Development: Research and Development funding for space technologies, including robotics, Earth observation and satellite communications; Government contribution programs; unsolicited proposals
Government Procurement: Current and future programs in the space, maritime and aerial domains
Industry: Research and Development funding for space technologies, including robotics, Earth observation and satellite communications; Canadian Space Agency contribution programs; unsolicited proposals
Regional Development: Regional development agencies' funding and support programs
Research and Development: Current and future government R&D programs in space, maritime or aerial domains
Science and Technology: Current and future government R&D programs in space, maritime and aerial domains

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Industry: Future space regulatory framework changes; National Space Act; coverage of currently unregulated space capabilities (In-space Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing)
International Trade: Remote Space Systems Sensing Act (RSSSA) legislation, regulations and procedures; international trade agreements; modernization of space regulatory framework; international cooperation agreements; international space norms and regulations

Policies or Program

Budget - Canadian space program investment
Climate - Utilization of space technologies to measure climate change
Defence: Participation in current and future defence programs in space, maritime and aerial domains.
Economic Development: Current and future programs, technology, policy and governance re: robotics, Earth observation and satellite communications; Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB); commercial space; future space missions; international cooperation including Canadian participation in international space programs; utilization of satellite technology for connectivity; digital economic strategies; National Space Strategy; strengthening of Canada’s domestic space industrial base
Environment: Utilization of space technologies to measure climate change
Fisheries: Utilization of space technologies to monitor Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing
Government Procurement:Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) program; Indigenous procurement; Key Industrial Capabilities development and definition; future procurement approaches
Immigration: Global Skills Strategy; Tech Talent Strategy; work permits
Indigenous: Development of Indigenous participation plans
Industry: Promoting the modernization of Canada's Space regulatory framework and any new international space cooperation agreements; rural and remote connectivity as it pertains to telecom spectrum policy
Infrastructure: Space technologies as part of Canada's Critical Infrastructure, security clearances
Intellectual Property: Protection and ownership of Intellectual Property (IP)
International Development: International development policies offering utilization of Canadian space techologies, such as the monitoring of Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing
International Relations: Canadian involvement in international space programs
International Trade: Canada's trade policy; Export and Import Permits Act; Export Control List; international trade agreements; export permit applications; Trade Commissioners Service (TCS) assistance; Export Development Canada (EDC) assistance; Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) assistance
Mining: Space resource utilization policy; critical minerals from space
Regional Development: Indigenous procurement and partnerships
Regional Development: Utilization of satellite technology for connectivity; advanced communications technologies
Research and Development: Space technology policies and programs related to robotics, Earth observation and satellite communications; Canadian involvement in international space programs; unsolicited proposals for new projects and initiatives
Science and Technology: Space technology policies and programs related to robotics, Earth observation and satellite communications
Security: Industrial Security - security clearances for personnel and facilities
Security: Space technologies as part of Canada's Critical Infrastructure
Telecommunications: Utilization of satellite technology for connectivity; advanced communications technologies; digital economic strategies; spectrum policy and auctions
Transportation: Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) programs

Regulation

Economic Development: Space regulatory framework modernization; National Space Act; international cooperation agreements; broadband regulations; spectrum policy and auctions; satellite band interference; coverage of currently unregulated space capabilities (In-space Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing); satellite band interference; satellite registration
International Trade: Remote Space Systems Sensing Act (RSSSA) regulations and procedures; RADARSAT-2 operating licence; CHORUS operating licence; satellite mission data policy; international border crossing regulations
Security: Controlled Goods Program; security clearances
Transportation: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) regulations; space systems launch regulations

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication

Government Institutions

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Canada Foundation for Innovation
Canadian Coast Guard (CCG)
Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC)
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Health Canada (HC)
House of Commons
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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 Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Public Safety Canada (PS)
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office)
Senate of Canada
Statistics Canada (StatCan)
Transport Canada (TC)
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)

In-house Corporation Details

Description of activities

Serving the world from its Canadian home and global offices, MDA is an international space mission partner and a robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer.

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Mike Greenley, Chief Executive Officer

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2023-12-31

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Canadian Space Agency (CSA)	$979,183.00	Yes
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)	$1,895,783.00	Yes
Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade	$3,910,000.00	Yes

In-house Corporation Contact Information

Address:
7500 Financial Drive
Brampton, ON L6Y 6K7
Canada

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

Parent Company Information

MDA Ltd. is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.

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.
- 7500 Financial Drive
  Brampton, ON L6Y 6K7
  Canada
MDA Geospatial Services Inc.
- 13800 Commerce Pky
  Richmond, BC V6V 2J3
  Canada
MDA Systems Ltd.
- 13800 Commerce Pky
  Richmond, BC V6V 2J3
  Canada
Neptune Operations Ltd.
- 7500 Financial Drive
  Brampton, ON L6Y 6K7
  Canada

Lobbyists Details

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

Vito Culmone, Chief Financial Officer | No public offices held
Mike Greenley, Chief Executive Officer | No public offices held
Holly Johnson, VP, Operations | No public offices held
Amy MacLeod, Vice President Corporate Communications | Public offices held
Stephanie McDonald, Chief People, Culture and Transformation Officer | No public offices held
Ian McLeod, VP, International | Public offices held
Pat Nihill, VP, Strategy | No public offices held
Luigi Pozzebon, Vice President of Satellite Systems | No public offices held
David Snarch, General Counsel, VP Legal and Corporate Secretary | No public offices held
Minda Suchan, VP, Geointelligence | No public offices held
Kevin Whale, Senior Director Defence Strategy | Public offices held

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

Leslie Swartman, Senior 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
Royal Canadian Air Force Canadian Forces, various roles	1990 to August 2020	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Political Staff House of Commons, Office of a Member of Parliament	October 1990 to January 1998	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
VP, Business Development and Sales Canadian Commercial Corporation, CCC	May 2018 to September 2020	Not a designated office
VP, Business Development and Sales Canadian Commercial Corporation, CCC	May 2018 to September 2020	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

Date Modified:: 2025-07-17

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Registration - In-house Corporation

MDA SPACE LTD. / Mike Greenley, Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 15 of 21 (2024-03-18 to 2024-03-26)

Version 15 of 21 (2024-03-18 to 2024-03-26)

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Policies or Program

Regulation

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

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