The CSA coordinates all civil, space-related programs in Canada and aims to advance space knowledge through science while ensuring social and economic benefits for the country. It is headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, and has over 350 employees. The agency is led by President Lisa Campbell, who took office in September 2020. The CSA invests in startups, particularly in the aerospace and quantum computing fields, and has a higher rate of exits compared to other organizations. It typically invests in companies that are 6-10 years old and has made successful investments in startups like UrtheCast.