The Meteorological Service of Canada marks 150 years
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This year, the Meteorological Service of Canada (MSC) marks 150 years of providing quality weather forecasting services and information to Canadians. As one of the nation’s oldest government institutions, the MSC has been helping Canadians make informed decisions about their health and safety and our economic prosperity for many years.
Celebrating the Meteorological Service of Canada
![Black and white historical photo of two men launching a large weather balloon.](/web/20210921034802im_/https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/eccc/images/eccc-50-150-anniversary/8168 MSC Landing page_Image_History_EN.jpg)
History of Weather Services in Canada
From telegraph to mobile apps, 150 years of Canadian weather service history.
![Photo collage of employees who are part of People of Canada’s Weather Service campaign.](/web/20210921034802im_/https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/eccc/images/eccc-50-150-anniversary/msc_landing_page/8168 MSC Landing page_Image_People of MSC.jpg)
People of Canada's Weather Service
Meet the passionate people of Canada’s weather service.
![Old surface weather map of the Pacific coast region of Canada.](/web/20210921034802im_/https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/eccc/images/eccc-50-150-anniversary/msc_landing_page/8168 MSC Landing page_Image_Timeline.jpg)
Timeline
A timeline of the major milestones of the Meteorological Service of Canada.
![Map of Canada with different coloured dots indicating different locations of some of the Meteorological Service of Canada‘s core assets.](/web/20210921034802im_/https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/eccc/images/eccc-50-150-anniversary/msc_landing_page/8168 MSC Landing page_Image_Interactive Map.jpg)
Interactive Map
A map of the Meteorological Service of Canada’s core assets.
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