Canada’s UFO Moment: New Report Calls for National UAP Agency

Canada is officially taking unidentified flying objects—now formally called unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs)—more seriously. In a bold new move, Canada’s top scientist is recommending a federal agency to track and study these sky-bound mysteries.

Unveiled by Dr. Mona Nemer, the Chief Science Advisor of Canada, the report suggests that Canada would benefit from an organized approach to collecting, analyzing, and reporting UAP sightings. From trusted pilots to ordinary citizens, hundreds of people witness unexplained phenomena in the sky each year. And yet, there’s no central body investigating these reports—something the new recommendations aim to fix.

Why a National UAP Service Is Needed Now

Launched in 2022, the Sky Canada Project focused on understanding how Canada currently handles UAP sightings. The conclusion? There’s a clear lack of structure, coordination, and transparency.

The report pushes for:

• A dedicated federal service to collect and assess UAP sightings.

• Public data-sharing tools and a bilingual reporting app.

• Improved collaboration between Transport Canada, the Canadian Space Agency, and defence and law enforcement agencies.

• Encouragement for pilots, air traffic controllers, and public servants to report sightings without stigma.

“This could help us better understand atmospheric phenomena, detect risks to national security, and reduce misinformation,” the report states.

From Dismissed to Documented: Changing Attitudes on UAPs

Historically, UAP sightings in Canada were often ignored or written off. Yet, reports came in from professional pilots, police officers, soldiers, and civilians alike. Still, unless a sighting had direct implications for national defence or public safety, investigations rarely followed.

According to the report, Canada may see up to 1,000 UAP sightings annually. But without a centralized reporting system, most vanish into bureaucratic limbo. Worse, witnesses often face ridicule, which deters serious scientific analysis and future reports.

The RCMP welcomed the idea of a centralized agency, noting that it would let police focus on their core roles while still passing along relevant UAP information.

Canada Joins a Global Shift Toward UAP Transparency

Canada’s move mirrors international efforts. The U.S. Pentagon’s AARO, France’s GEIPAN, and Chile’s CEFAA all operate specialized UAP programs. China also has a military task force investigating such events.

France’s GEIPAN alone has reviewed over 3,200 UAP cases since 1977, with more than 100 still unexplained. In the U.S., the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office reported 21 unresolved cases in 2024 alone.

Canada had its own initiatives in the past—like Project Magnet and Project Second Storey—but these were short-lived and lacked public visibility. The National Research Council also collected reports until 1995. Since then, efforts have dwindled, with documents tucked away in Library and Archives Canada.

No Little Green Men—But Still Worth Investigating

The Sky Canada Project does not claim extraterrestrial origins for these phenomena. Instead, it stresses the importance of rigorous science, better data, and less stigma. “UAPs may be drones, balloons, satellites—or something new entirely,” the report says. “But we won’t know without serious analysis.”

Physicist Paul Delaney from York University agrees: while 98% of sightings likely have earthly explanations, the remaining 1-2% need honest investigation—not conspiracy theories.

So What Happens Next?

While Transport Canada and the Canadian Space Agency haven’t committed to action yet, both recognize the opportunity for collaboration. Nemer, who reports directly to the Prime Minister, said her office is ready to support the government if it decides to act on these recommendations.

“We believe this report is a meaningful step toward transparency, security, and scientific curiosity,” she said.

Stay tuned to Maple Wire for more updates as Canada’s search for answers in the skies continues.