CEO Gord Johnston on Stantec—and our impact on the world
January 27, 2026
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Aging infrastructure. Shifting demographics. Water access. The energy transition. These are some of the world’s greatest challenges.
They demand thinking beyond what’s been done before. They demand better.
That’s what our 34,000 dreamers, innovators, creators, and changemakers deliver. Stantec’s future is bright and bold. We’re growing to be better, not just bigger. Because we know we’re better together.
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