In this episode of Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era, hosts John Stackhouse and Sonia Sennik take a deep dive into the rapidly evolving space economy with special guest Chris Hadfield, former Commander of the International Space Station. They explore how tech advancements are reshaping access to space and what it means for innovation, entrepreneurship, and global collaboration.

Commercializing Space (Part 2): From Frontier to Marketplace

Disruptors, now in its 11th season, has become your front-row seat to Canada’s innovation story—200+ episodes exploring the people, ideas, and technologies reshaping Canada’s future.  

Each episode, hosted by John Stackhouse, SVP, Office of the CEO at Royal Bank of Canada—and former Editor-in-Chief of The Globe and Mail—cuts through the hype and focuses on what you need to know.

This season, we’re leaning into urgency: the global economy is shifting, geopolitics are noisy, and Canada needs to respond. You’ll hear from founders, investors, scientists, operators, and policy leaders at the forefront. Listen for a clearer understanding of the tech and innovation shaping Canada and the world—and practical insights to help you make sense of what’s coming next.