Calian’s Indigenous Engagement Strategy is built on listening, learning and leveraging the deep expertise of trusted partners. The 2025 acquisition of Advanced Medical Solutions (AMS) enhances this commitment by enabling Calian to support and scale the culturally informed healthcare and community services AMS has been delivering across Canada’s North. AMS’s extensive experience and strong relationships with Indigenous businesses and communities complements Calian’s ESG vision—embedding reconciliation into growth, resilience and service delivery.
“Calian, in joining forces with AMS, has gained rich and deep experience in delivering culturally grounded, high-quality care that communities in Canada’s North expect. We have strengthened and enhanced our collective capacity to grow and innovate for the future of Northern healthcare.”— Kara Livy, Senior Director, AMS
Expanding Calian’s Footprint in the North
Resilience requires presence. AMS’s longstanding work in remote and Northern communities is supporting Calian’s expansion into Northern Canada. By applying AMS’s experience, Calian is strengthening its ability to deliver meaningful outcomes.
Calian’s focused initiatives supported by AMS’s knowledge and expertise include:
• Strengthening operational capacity in remote and Northern regions
• Delivering healthcare, training and emergency services where they are most needed
• Building partnerships with Indigenous governments and organizations to co-create solutions
• Supporting local employment and healthcare capacity
The Last Team Standing: The Northwest Territory Wildfires of 2025
Resilience is tested in moments of crisis. While many organizations withdrew, the Calian/AMS team remained on the ground—the last team standing. This commitment demonstrated:
• Unwavering dedication to community safety and continuity of care
• Strong partnerships with Indigenous and Northern communities in emergency management and healthcare
• The ability to mobilize expertise under extreme pressure
Calian is proving that resilience is more than a value—it is a practice. This team of highly qualified healthcare professionals demonstrated that true resilience is not only preparation—it is presence, courage and partnership with communities when they need it most.
“AMS is a deeply rooted, well-respected and critical provider of healthcare in Canada’s Northern communities, with a dedicated team and strong relationships in the communities they serve.” — Lindsay Williams, Vice President, Health Services, Calian Ltd.
Supporting Northern Sovereignty
Canada’s focus on Northern sovereignty continues to grow, recognizing the Arctic and Northern regions as vital to security, infrastructure and sustainable development. Calian is positioning itself to support these national priorities, with recognizing the value of AMS’s operational experience in the North and added capacity to scale that impact.
Calian contributes to sovereignty and resilience by:
• Partnering with governments to deliver strategic projects supporting Northern priorities
• Applying AMS’s expertise to strengthen healthcare and emergency response capabilities in remote communities
• Aligning Indigenous engagement with sovereignty objectives, ensuring local communities are empowered partners in shaping the North’s future
On the Horizon
By connecting its ESG commitments to Canada’s sovereignty agenda, Calian demonstrates that its corporate social responsibility objectives reinforce national priorities while building resilient, inclusive communities.
