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(L-R) Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfield, Hon. Josée Verner, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada and Minister for La Francophonie, Hon. Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), Steve MacLean, President of the Canadian Space Agency

Harper Government Announces the First Canadian Commander of the International Space Station

2 September 2010
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) announced today that astronaut Chris Hadfield will return to space for a third time and become the first Canadian Commander of the International Space Station (ISS).
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The contract with L-3 Communications MAS based in Mirabel, Quebec will be extended to provide aircraft support and maintenance for the CF-18 fighter jets

PM announces support to keep Canada’s CF-18 fighters action-ready

1 September 2010
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the Government of Canada will extend the contract to maintain Canada’s fleet of 78 CF-18 fighter jets until Canada’s next generation fighter capability becomes operational. The Prime Minister was joined at the announcement by Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence.
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