Canada's Mark Carney 'so proud' of astronauts in call to Artemis II

"Canadians 'couldn't be more proud' of them."

— Mark Carney , Politician

"Colonel Hansen has made history as the first Canadian to venture to the Moon – a testament to his exceptional skill, and to the decades of discipline, dedication, and perseverance that brought him to this moment."

— Mark Carney , Politician

"For Canada, this mission started with a bold vision and a deep-rooted faith in Canadian know-how."

— Jeremy Hansen , Other

"I’m proud to see a Canadian in space and to hear French spoken."

— Mark Carney , Politician

"We’re not only proud, but it’s good news. We’re following because they’re providing hope."

— Mélanie Joly , Politician

"I launched with the expectation that I would see the proof (of humanity’s purpose) with my own eyes, and I definitely have."

— Jeremy Hansen , Other

"Space exploration pushes innovation, and when we set really big goals, it focuses us on getting things done."

— Jeremy Hansen , Other

"Canadians couldn't be more proud of Hansen and the collaboration with the United States."

— Mark Carney , Politician

"I’ve heard, time and time again, people from across the country saying, ‘We’re not only proud, but it’s good news."

— Mélanie Joly , Politician

"I launched with the expectation that I would see the proof (of humanity’s purpose) with my own eyes, and I definitely have."

— Jeremy Hansen , Other

"Canadians are so proud of what you’re doing and the collaboration."

— Mark Carney , Politician

"Willingness is a huge ingredient in a successful team."

— Jeremy Hansen , Other

"A lot of Canadians just wanted one point of reassurance, that the preference is for maple syrup over nutella on your pancakes in the morning."

— Mark Carney , Politician