Canada announces $15 million for Xona satellite-navigation project
Federal funding supports a planned Montreal centre for satellite development, manufacturing and mission operations.
What the record says
Canada announced a $15 million Strategic Response Fund investment toward Xona Space Systems Canada's $64.8 million project on October 20. The proposed Montreal centre would support development and operation of Pulsar, a commercial low-Earth-orbit positioning, navigation and timing system. The government says the project is expected to create about 126 skilled jobs and expand domestic space-manufacturing capabilities.
Source details and supporting locations.
Practical next step
Read the official announcement for the project scope and funding program.
Limits and what is not established
Investment and job figures are announced project plans. They do not establish that the centre is complete, all jobs have been created or the navigation service has achieved its intended performance.
Sources checked October 21, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada: original information