Marc Garneau

ABOUT MARC GARNEAU

Canada's first astronaut, who turned to politics when he became a Member of the Canadian Parliament in 2008. In 2006, he lost his bid for a seat in the Canadian House of Commons.

He was appointed to the Order of Canada after completing his first space mission in 1984.

He flew in the STS-97 NASA mission in 2000, which was his third and final space mission. His life was celebrated by many in June of 2025 after his passing.

He raised four children, George, Adrien, Simone, and Yves, with his wife Pamela Soame.

He, like Jim Flaherty , is a member of the Canadian Parliament.