As one of the country’s leading engineering partners with a long history of supporting the Department of National Defence and Defence Construction Canada, we contribute to government‑led programs of every scale and complexity. From strategic advisory to full lifecycle delivery, we integrate seamlessly with your teams to provide innovative, multidisciplinary solutions that respond to the evolving security and infrastructure priorities of the nation.

Advancing national defence through integrated delivery

From early concept development to long‑term sustainment, we accelerate defence programs with integrated advisory, design, engineering, and delivery services. We modernize bases, shipyards, and airfields, strengthen secure and resilient infrastructure, and bring deep northern, coastal, and mission‑critical expertise to projects across the country.

Working closely with government and industry partners, we simplify complexity, de‑risk major decisions, and align infrastructure with strategic priorities, ensuring assets are reliable, resilient, and built for high‑stakes performance.

Our advantage comes from pairing deep local knowledge with world class defence capability, giving clients the clarity, confidence, and technical excellence needed to deliver on every mission.
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Coast‑to‑coast trusted expertise for defence engineering, design, and advisory services

Across Canada, our teams bring deep regional insight and specialized expertise to defence environments of every kind. We are local, living and working in the communities surrounding Canadian Armed Forces establishments and supported by a global network of specialists. Together, we deliver high‑performance solutions that advance some of the country’s most demanding programs.

As part of this integrated delivery, we apply a forward‑looking Future Ready® approach to ensure infrastructure is prepared for tomorrow’s risks, from emerging cyber and security threats to future climate extremes, resource constraints, and operational disruptions. Our experts also bring specialized expertise in managing PFAS‑related impacts across defence sites, helping clients assess and address contamination concerns with practical, innovative solutions.

Employees globally
83,000
Employees in Canada
12,500
Canadian offices, serving every province and territory
+130
We operate as a trusted advisor to government and industry partners. Through collaborative delivery models, such as modified design‑build, we bring proven risk management, experienced and security cleared teams, and meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities to every defence engagement.
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From strategy to delivery, WSP helps advance Canada’s most complex defence programs, contact us to learn more.

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News

WSP recognized for its support of reservists

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Navy capability infrastructure sub-program (NCIS) NCIS-3

WSP is helping design and deliver fit‑for‑purpose facilities, from advanced training environments to durable maritime‑support infrastructure, built to thrive in the region’s harsh coastal conditions.

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Insight

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