Vanguard Magazine

8 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2025 www.vanguardcanada.com S SIT REP Calian secures $250M contract boost to deliver continued health services for the Canadian Armed Forces Calian Group Ltd. announced a $250 million amendment to its Health Care Provider Recruitment (HCPR) contract with the Department of National Defence (DND). The amendment means the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and its members will continue to receive essential health services to support their operational readiness and well-being. Calian has worked un- der the Health Support Services Contract since 2005 and since 2018, the Health Care Provider Recruitment (HCPR) and has delivered physicians, nurses, dentists and mental health pro- fessionals to CAF clinics across Canada. "We are proud to play a role in safeguarding the health of Canadian Armed Forces members," Kevin Ford, Calian CEO, stated in a press release. "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 previ- ously approved option, combining unspent funds from Option Period 5 with planned funding for Period 6 to ensure unin- terrupted healthcare delivery across CAF clinics. "This is more than a contract. It's a commitment to those who serve our country. Our teams across Canada take that responsibility seri- ously," Ford stated in a press release. Photo by Calian Group Ltd. Kristen Leroux joins Lockheed Martin as vice president and regional executive, Canada and Latin America Kristen Leroux has been appointed vice president and regional executive for Canada and Latin America effective July 16, 2025. Leroux is replacing Lorraine Ben who is retiring. "Kristen's ex- tensive experience transforming, developing, and growing trusted businesses will ensure Lockheed Martin continues to deliver world-class solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers in Canada and Latin America," Ray Piselli, vice president international business, Lockheed Martin stated in a press release. Leroux was president and managing director for DXC Technology Canada, where she was responsible for driving profitable growth and delivering complex solutions aligned to market needs. She has also held senior leadership positions at IBM Canada including a defence and public safety portfolio. "I am honoured to lead Lockheed Martin's efforts in Canada and Latin America, regions that are pivotal to our global operations and future growth trajectory," Leroux stated in a press release. "I look forward to collaborating across our teams, customers, and industry partners to deliver and sustain the advanced capabilities our customers need to address their complex security challenges and strategic defence priorities."

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