Hey space friends! Do you need to know something about Global Navigation Satellite Systems and Positioning, Navigation and Timing technologies? Here is a new well-written book that provides the basics without overwhelming the reader. It’s freely available: hxgn.biz/3LXiqQw

Warm congratulations to Dr. Nadine Caron for being appointed to the Order of British Columbia for her devotion to the health needs of rural, remote, northern and Indigenous communities. She has enriched the lives of people in B.C. & beyond. Read more here: bit.ly/3Jlw3Wx

There is another release today by Statistics Canada Statistics Canada of #2021Census data - a focus on families & income. It seems that the shape & sizes of Canadian families have changed over the decades and are becoming as diverse as the rest of our society. bit.ly/3nWZEvs

This is National Public Service Week. Thanks to our outstanding public servants who have gone above and beyond for Canada and Canadians. And congrats to the support team for David Saint-Jacques’ ISS mission that was recently recognized with a Public Service Award of Excellence.

Astronauts regard safety as top priority. Everything else - timelines, budgets - is secondary. We don’t need regulations to uphold safety; it is the morally right thing to do.
I’m embarrassed as a Canadian to have to say this, but retail pharmacy should do likewise. Health is #1.

If you've ever thought about helping to push back the medical and nursing frontiers of space exploration, this may be the course for you. AMSA Australia AMA Media The Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR) Medical Deans Australia & New Zealand AMACDT ISU Australia & New Zealand @isunet ACN Nursing in Australia AMA President Council Deans Nursing and Midwifery Australia & NZ John Cherry

I am grateful to the citizens who participated in the #2021Census . This updated information about Canada is rich and aids me in my work. My understanding of our nation is more accurate and the work I do on boards and for departments will become more relevant. Thanks Statistics Canada!

Thanks, Uniphi Space Agency. Who said Penguins can’t fly?!

🚀📣Tomorrow! Don't miss the MADE in Space @McGillu astronaut panel with Dave Williams - AstroDaveMD David Saint-Jacques Julie Payette Robert Thirsk🪐Plus special guest Marc Garneau🌟

Tue May 3, 6:30-8 PM | In-person | Tickets: $10 ➡️ mcgill.ca/x/JXZ McGill Alumni

Mon éloge de l’astronaute canadien Bjarni Tryggvason

My tribute to Canadian astronaut Bjarni Tryggvason.

This is National Volunteer Week. I thank volunteers from the following organizations who assisted me recently: U Calgary Board, Senate and Alumni Association; YYC White Hatters; Canadian Blood Services; Ottawa Public Library OttPubLib/BibPubOtt; LIFT pro bono partners LIFT Impact Partners. You rock!

Copy and concur, Marc. Bjarni role-modelled to me the importance of technical excellence. He elevated the international reputation & competence of our space program. And we all liked joining in on the cool stuff that he did. Bjarni, we miss you terribly and will never forget you.

If you have two minutes, this is a wonderful video tribute by a poet laureate whose father worked on the Hubble Space Telescope. aeon.co/videos/a-poets…

#HealthBeyond report by the Canadian Space Agency co-authored with Robert Thirsk has given me lots to think about when applying this to our work with the #VirtualWard and #HealthInequlities I highly recommend reading this - asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/publicatio…

An astronaut’s job is operationally focused, so it's fun to occasionally reflect on big picture issues. The Harvard Health Policy Review @HarvardHHPR asked me about my space experiences as well as my views on emergency preparedness and geopolitical unrest. hhpronline.org

Hey young professionals! Have you ever considered a career in space? International Space University - devoted entirely to space education - will hold an Open Day tomorrow to share the ISU experience and how it could benefit your professional development. bit.ly/3ByMtXz

I just love the idea of modern, everyday, Indigenous heroes. Have a look - it inspired me! Hope it inspires you too.

Dr. Mehran Anvari has been appointed to the Order of Canada for “his exemplary leadership in the innovative field of telerobotic surgery”. His genius and innovations have been applied in oncology clinics, remote hospitals, outer space and undersea. Well done, Mehran!

Thanks for sharing this, Todd. Copy and concur!