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28 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2025 www.vanguardcanada.com Sponsored Content Modernization (OTIEM), and Domestic Arctic Mobility Enhancement (DAME). We also bring value to the Northern Bas- ing initiative through our construction expertise across airfields, commercial and residential, municipal infrastructure and roads, fuel and power generation systems. We're currently delivering a Polar OTHR project with the Inuvialuit Development Corporation and D-TA Systems for De- fence Research and Development Canada (DRDC). The Royal Canadian Navy's need for a viable Arctic logistics port is growing. As Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships expand their operations the lack of a suitable port becomes a strategic vulnerability. Loca- tions like Resolute Bay, Grays Bay, and Milne Inlet offer potential. ATCO Frontec is uniquely positioned to support these efforts. Our Northern foot- print, Indigenous partnerships, military deployments at home and abroad, and ISS capabilities make us an ideal collaborator for Prime contractors and government agencies alike. We understand the com- plexities of Arctic operations and bring a track record of delivering results in envi- ronments where others hesitate. As Canada prioritizes its defence in- vestments, Northern infrastructure offers a high impact, fast-track opportunity. It strengthens sovereignty, supports military readiness, and unlocks economic potential in underdeveloped regions. ATCO Fron- tec is proud to be part of this mission—and we're ready to do more. Frontec.atco.com Land Claims Areas are essential to our approach. ATCO has over 60 agreements in place, and we ensure our projects are inclusive, sustainable, and locally empow- ered, aligning with the federal Indigenous procurement mandate. We were the first Canadian contractor to operate NORAD's North Warning System (NWS) in 1987. Today, through Nasittuq Corporation, our partnership with the Pan Arctic Inuit Logistics Corporation, we continue to manage the defence system. More than 20% of our full-time workforce identifies as Inuit, reinforcing our com- mitment to Indigenous employment and community development. Mission Assurance in Harsh Conditions In-service support (ISS) in the North is more than maintenance—it's mission as- surance. Our teams operate year-round in extreme conditions, where timelines are dictated by weather, sea ice, and complex supply chains. Our ISS capabilities are proven and adaptable. With our extensive Northern presence, ATCO Frontec offers prime contractors a more efficient alterna- tive to southern-based support. Supporting NORAD Modernization – and Beyond As NORAD modernization accelerates, ATCO Frontec is well positioned to participate in projects such as Over-the- Horizon Radar (OTHR), Northern Op- erational Support Hubs (NOSH), Opera- tional Training Infrastructure Enterprise PERSPECTIVE ATCO Frontec is Mission Ready Canada's renewed investment in national defence and its commitment to meeting NATO spending targets marks a shift in how we protect our sovereignty and en- sure military readiness. With the Arctic at the centre of the 2024 defence policy, Our North, Strong and Free (ONSAF), this funding paves the way for transformative infrastructure projects across the North. For ATCO Frontec, it's a mission we're uniquely equipped to support. The Arctic has emerged as a strategic the- atre, where sustained military presence de- pends on robust infrastructure and reliable logistics. From radar systems and airfields to fuel depots and operational hubs, the North demands resilient, scalable solutions, and partners who know how to deliver them. A Northern Legacy ATCO Frontec has been operating in the North for over four decades, with a foot- print spanning from Inuvik to Iqaluit, Goose Bay to Resolute Bay. We currently provide O&M services at CAF's Forward Operating Locations, and our joint ven- ture, ARCTEC Alaska, supports the Alaska Radar System. We've built and maintained critical infrastructure for defence and civil- ian clients, including radar installations, RCAF hangars, fuel logistics, mining op- erations, and remote camps. We also pro- vide specialized services for fire protection systems, which are critical to safeguarding infrastructure. Our partnerships with Indigenous com- munities across Canada and the Inuit STRENGTHENING DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE IN CANADA'S NORTH

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