Brampton is proudly stepping into the spotlight of Canada’s rapidly expanding space economy. This week, the City joined industry leaders, innovators, researchers, and advanced-technology companies at the Space Bound 2025 Conference in Ottawa, a national gathering dedicated to shaping the future of space, robotics, aerospace, and defense technologies. Our message was clear: Brampton isn’t just participating in Canada’s space industry, we are also helping to lead it.
Why Space Matters to Brampton’s Economy
The global space industry is exploding in size. Today, it’s a $400-billion market, and by 2035 it will approach $2 trillion, creating high-paying jobs in robotics, satellite systems, AI, cybersecurity, and manufacturing. Companies that operate in space also drive innovation on Earth, powering everything from telecommunications to climate monitoring. As the industry accelerates, Brampton is in a prime position to seize these opportunities.
Anchoring this momentum is MDA Space, headquartered right here in our city — Canada’s largest and most advanced space company, employing over 4,000 people across the country and leading the world in space robotics.
Whether it’s repairing satellites in orbit or advancing next-generation robotics, MDA’s innovation pipeline puts Brampton at the centre of a global transformation. As Mayor Brown said at the conference: “If there’s a challenge in space, it’s MDA in Brampton that can solve it.”
Space Innovation = Local Jobs & Talent Growth
Brampton’s presence at Space Bound is directly tied to job creation. The companies participating included MDA Space, Star Navigation, Canon Canada, Rogers Communications, Air Canada and others with operations in Brampton all rely on our talent, education ecosystem, and advanced manufacturing capabilities.
Our local institutions are fueling this momentum:
- Sheridan College’s Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing is training the next generation in robotics and advanced manufacturing.
- Brampton’s Innovation District continues to attract start-ups in AI, automation, and aerospace.
- The City recently hosted flagship space-focused events including Brampton Space Day, a city-led Space Hackathon, and the Ontario Space Cluster strategic session connecting hundreds of youth, students, and industry experts.
These programs ensure that Brampton’s young people are learning about the jobs of the future and preparing them to lead.
A City Focused on the Future
Former Premier and Brampton resident Bill Davis famously said: “Focus on the jobs of tomorrow, not the jobs of yesterday.”
Space Bound 2025 reflects exactly that. From robotics to satellite technology, from advanced manufacturing to artificial intelligence, Brampton is building an economy that will thrive for decades.
Our participation in Space Bound strengthens partnerships, attracts investment, and showcases Brampton as a global hub for innovation. Canada’s leadership in space is not abstract. It is happening in Brampton and leveraging our country’s experience of millions of hours of on-orbit experience, world-leading robotics, and breakthroughs in proximity operations.
Looking Ahead
Brampton will continue to:
- champion innovation in the advanced manufacturing and space sectors
- support local companies and job creators
- build pathways for youth into high-growth tech careers
- attract global employers looking for a city with the talent, infrastructure, and vision to lead
As the global space economy reaches new heights, Brampton is not watching from the sidelines, we are helping shape the future.
