Overview

Calian Group is a Canadian company headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, founded in 1982. It employs between 5,000 and 10,000 people and reports revenue of about CAD 556.5 million. The company is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker CGY and operates in electronics, software, defence, space, healthcare, and related sectors. In August 2026, Calian reported a contract award of CAD 47 million for scenario development work with the NATO Joint Warfare Centre.

At a glance

What Calian Group makes

Calian's listed capabilities include electronics and software work, with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and ITAR registration.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include LED, Mold, Composite, Assembly, Electronics (source: calian.com).

Certifications

Calian Group is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 14001 — calian.com

• ISO 9001 — calian.com

• ITAR registered — calian.com

Known customers

The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:

• Boeing — reported by calian.com

Latest developments

• 2026-10-14 — Calian awarded CAD$47 million contract for NATO Joint Warfare Centre scenario development program - Resources (calian.com)

• 2026-09-29 — Calian and Invest Ottawa announce launch of Northstar Defence Lab at Area X.O to accelerate Canadian defence interoperability - Calian Corporate (calian.com)

• 2026-08-27 — Calian ‘more focused’ on defence and space after selling U.S. IT business: CEO | Ottawa Business Journal (obj.ca)

• 2026-08-24 — Calian completes acquisition of Galaxy Broadband - Resources (calian.com)

• 2026-08-13 — Calian Reports Record Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2026 - Calian Corporate (calian.com)

• 2026-08-11 — Calian UK secures CAD$296 million, 15-year British Army training agreement - Resources (calian.com)

Company details

Calian lists Boeing among its reported customers, and the company operates across defence, healthcare, automotive, and electronics industries. Calian Group was founded in 1982, has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, and is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & strong": 44 years in operation (founded 1982). Publicly listed; no distress event on record. Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ITAR registered certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Calian Group make?

Calian Group is a Canadian company headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, founded in 1982. It employs between 5,000 and 10,000 people and reports revenue of about CAD 556.5 million. The company is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker CGY and operates in electronics, software, defence, space, healthcare, and related sectors. In August 2026, Calian reported a contract award of CAD 47 million for scenario development work with the NATO Joint Warfare Centre.

Where is Calian Group headquartered?

Calian Group is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario (770 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2V 1C8).

When was Calian Group founded?

Calian Group was founded in 1982.

How big is Calian Group?

Calian Group has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the 556.5M range.

Is Calian Group publicly traded?

Publicly traded (TSX: CGY.TO). Public financial figures are drawn from its filings.

What certifications does Calian Group hold?

Calian Group lists ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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