Canada

Commitments

Building on a legacy of over 50 years, Thales Canada is dedicated to our people, to our communities, and to meaningfully contributing to Canada’s industrial capacity, innovation ecosystem, and national sovereignty. In supporting our stakeholders’ ambitions, we strive to deliver excellence in an environment of full transparency and trust.

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Strengthening Partnerships & Supporting Canadian Supply Chains

Thales is proud to grow Canada’s defence industrial base with an activated supply chain of more than 700 suppliers across eight provinces. Nearly 50% of our suppliers are small- and medium-sized businesses and over 70% are multi-year suppliers, reflecting Thales’ commitment to stable, long-term relationships and Canadian jobs.   

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Indigenous Relations & Reconciliation

Thales is committed to meaningful reconciliation with Indigenous communities in Canada. We believe reconciliation is a shared responsibility and remain committed to establishing, advancing and nurturing positive relationships with the Indigenous communities in which we work and live.

As we pursue Indigenous relations certifications, strengthen our partnership with the Malahat Nation – whose traditional territories host our West Coast Operations Centre – and create new opportunities for Indigenous students through the JEDI program with the McKenna Institute, we focus on initiatives that foster collaboration and deliver long-term, sustainable benefits for Indigenous communities.

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Investing in People

Recognized as a Top 100 Employer in Canada, Thales is committed to contributing to the development of a highly-trained workforce in Canada, with a focus on skills development, knowledge transfer, and a strong supply chain and supplier base – creating thousands of jobs across the country. Through our role in programs like Canadian Industrial Leadership Award, we are working to increase diversity in our workforce and creating advancement opportunities for emerging talent from all backgrounds.   

We invest in developing our talent through robust co-op and internship opportunities, established entry-level recruitment initiatives, and a corporate emphasis on career development, mentorship, international mobility and training. These investments have led to Thales’ recognition as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Diversity, for Young People, and in the National Capital region.

Investing in Canada

With more than 1,500 employees – including 650 skilled engineers – across 13 locations in five provinces, Thales continues to grow its presence in Canada. In addition to expanding our workforce to meet the evolving needs of our customers, Thales Canada partners with more than 700 small and medium-sized businesses, supporting thousands of jobs from coast to coast.

Through sustained investment in talent, R&D, and local partnerships, we are strengthening Canada’s industrial base and building the capabilities needed to support national security and sustainable economic growth.

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key DOCUMENTS

To meet regulatory needs and in the interest of transparency, Thales Canada ensures the accessibility of key reports.