OTTAWA, Ontario -- Marc Garneau, the first Canadian in space and a former foreign minister, died Wednesday after a short illness. He was 76.

The first Canadian astronaut to fly into space, Marc Garneau, died on June 4, 2025 at the age of 76. In addition to his three launches, Garneau also led the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Marc Garneau, the first Canadian in space and a former foreign minister, died Wednesday after a short illness. He was 76. Members of Parliament rose for a moment of ...

Marc truly embodied and exemplified Canadian greatness throughout his whole life.” Transport Minister Marc Garneau speaks at a news conference in Mirabel, Quebec, Dec. 18, 2015.

Updated: Jun 4, 2025 / 10:40 PM EDT OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Marc Garneau, the first Canadian in space and a former foreign minister, died Wednesday after a short illness. He was 76.