Calian Reinforces Support for Canadian Armed Forces with $250M Contract Amendment
As geopolitical tensions rise, Calian continues to deliver mission-critical healthcare to support Canada’s military readiness
OTTAWA, Ontario, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calian Group Ltd. (TSX: CGY), a mission-critical solutions company focused on defence, space, healthcare and other strategic critical infrastructure sectors, today announced a $250 million amendment to its Health Care Provider Recruitment (HCPR) contract with the Department of National Defence (DND).
This amendment reinforces Calian’s commitment to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and its members—ensuring the continued delivery of essential health services to support their operational readiness and well-being. Since 2005, Calian’s work under the Health Support Services Contract—and since 2018, the Health Care Provider Recruitment (HCPR)— has delivered physicians, nurses, dentists and mental health professionals to CAF clinics across Canada and remains foundational to the health and preparedness of those who serve.
“We are proud to play a role in safeguarding the health of Canadian Armed Forces members,” said Kevin Ford, Calian CEO. “Operational readiness is rooted in resilience—and that starts with a healthy force. This work matters and we take pride in supporting the well-being of CAF members so they can focus on the mission.”
The contract amendment activates a previously approved option. It consolidates unspent funds from Option Period 5 with planned funding for Option Period 6, ensuring uninterrupted delivery of care across CAF clinics, supporting both day-to-day readiness and deployment capability.
The award contributes to Calian’s total contract backlog of $1.6 billion, two thirds of which is related to its defence business, supporting defence customers in Canada and internationally. This increase reflects the ongoing partnership between Calian and government and military organizations, as well as the continued trust in its services.
For over two decades, Calian has been an innovative and reliable partner to Canada’s military. In an era of heightened global uncertainty, Calian’s delivery of integrated healthcare solutions remains a vital component in enabling the CAF to respond with strength and resilience.
“This is more than a contract. It’s a commitment to those who serve our country. Our teams across Canada take that responsibility seriously” Ford added.
Calian continues to support DND with mission-critical solutions, including healthcare, training and simulation, IT modernization and cybersecurity, satellite communications, and manufacturing and engineering. These solutions play a fundamental role in strengthening Canada’s defence posture, supporting the operational readiness of the CAF, and bolstering national resilience in an era of evolving threats.
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