# Canadian Economy Would Do Better With Driverless

> Jeremy Hansen says space exploration drives Canada's economy.
- Title: Canadian Economy Would Do Better With Driverless | Shortify
- Summary: Jeremy Hansen says space exploration drives Canada's economy. Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen argues space exploration will boost Canada's economy and jobs.
- Keywords: jeremy hansen, canada, space exploration, economy, jobs, artemis ii, money, business, Canadian, Better, Driverless, Financialpost
- Source: Financialpost — https://financialpost.com/opinion/canadian-economy-would-do-better-driverless
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jeremy hansen, canada, space exploration, economy, jobs, artemis ii, money, business
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen argues space exploration will boost Canada's economy and jobs.