Marc Garneau

About

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.

Before Fame

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

Trivia

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. 

Family Life

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

Associated With

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