Is MDA Space (MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates) Canadian?
Yes
Listed as Canadian-owned; registry confirmation still pending.
What we found
Canadian-owned, publicly traded on TSX. Headquartered in Brampton, Ontario. Ownership restored to Canadian consortium led by Northern Private Capital, Jim Balsillie, and Canadian banks in 2020.
The receipt
| Verdict | Canadian-owned |
| Category | Technology |
| HQ | Brampton, Ontario |
| Confidence | high |
| Evidence | Secondary source only |
| Source | https://financialpost.com/technology/satellite-imagery-company-maxar-t… secondary source — registry check pending “Space-tech firm MDA back in Canadian hands with sale to investors including Balsillie, part of an investment group bringing satellite, robotics innovation home.” Verdicts are only marked verified once a government registry record or corporate filing confirms them. |
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