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Jeremy Hansen says space exploration drives Canada's economy.
In brief
Jeremy Hansen says space exploration drives Canada's economy. Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen argues space exploration will boost Canada's economy and jobs. Originally reported by Financialpost.
Jeremy Hansen at Global Business Forum
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen spoke at the Global Business Forum in Banff, west of Calgary, on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026.
Hansen's space fascination
Hansen grew up watching U.S. launches from the 1960s through Apollo and followed Canadian astronauts on the Artemis II mission last April.
Hansen's economic argument
Hansen said space exploration would drive Canada’s economy and create jobs, as advocates for individual industries often do.
“It’ll drive our … economy, drive jobs.”
Economic perspective
Economists argue that space exploration is not a driver of the economy but a response to demand for goods and services.
The driver debate
Hansen’s view reflects a common business argument that economic growth requires industries that drive GDP and employment.
Here's the gist
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen argues space exploration will boost Canada's economy and jobs.
