On March 28, 2023, funding of $2.5 billion was announced as part of the federal budget to support Canadian leadership in space, including: $1.1 billion over 14 years to continue Canada’s participation in the International Space Station until 2030; $76.5 million over eight years in support of Canadian science on the Lunar Gateway; $1.2 billion over 13 years to develop and contribute a lunar utility vehicle to assist astronauts on the Moon; $150 million over five years for the next phase of the Lunar Exploration Accelerator Program (LEAP) to support Canada’s world-class space industry and help accelerate the development of new technologies. By confirming its participation in the International Space Station through 2030, Canada secures a new flight for a CSA astronaut to the Station and sustained access to this unique microgravity environment for new Canadian science. Iconic Canadian robots Canadarm2 and Dextre will continue their critical operations, which include maintenance and inspection tasks, support of cargo resupply and other visiting vehicles, and helping out astronauts during spacewalks.
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Source: Canadian Space News