Mr. Speaker, Canadian astronauts inspire Canadian youth to reach for their dreams and become our next generation of space explorers. Canadians are proud and inspired when they see our astronauts in space participating in the creation of the world's most unique science laboratory, the international space station.
With each flight of the space shuttle and launch of the Soyuz spacecraft, the world comes even closer to completing this spectacular project.
Can the Minister of Industry tell us what the government is doing to ensure Canada remains a leader in the space industry?