Our Vision

The Groupe Stratys Consortium

A strategic alliance to address the complex challenges of Canadian defence, energy and critical infrastructure. Together, we build national resilience and sovereignty.

What is a Defence Consortium?

A structured alliance bringing together companies, academia, startups and Indigenous communities to deliver complete operational capability in the face of current geopolitical challenges.

The 4 Main Objectives

Our consortium responds to clear strategic objectives to maximize economic and technological impact.

Complete Solutions

Deliver complete and integrated solutions for maximum operational efficiency.

Democratize Access

Enable SMEs, startups and regional players to participate in major contracts.

Innovation Ecosystem

Integrate academia, startups and Indigenous knowledge.

Export Potential

Target NATO allies and civilian markets to maximize returns.

Transforming ITB Constraints into Growth Levers

The Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) policy requires 100% reinvestment in Canada. Our consortium transforms this constraint into opportunity.

Canadian Industry

Job creation and local economic growth.

Supplier Development

Strengthening the national supply chain.

R&D and Innovation

Research and development investments in Canada.

Exports

Job creation through technology exports.

Objective: Maximize enhanced ITB credits on every contract, up to 9 times the value for long-term innovation investments in SMEs.

100%
Reinvestment
in Canada

Robust and Transparent Governance Structure

Our governance is inspired by CRIAQ and OCCAr models to ensure transparency and risk sharing.

Intellectual Property

Rigorous protection of each partner's IP.

Export Control

ITAR/EAR compliance for all projects.

Data Security

Strict protocols for sensitive information protection.

Legal Models: Association, General Partnership, or Joint Venture depending on the contract.

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Participate in the transformation of the Canadian defence, energy and critical infrastructure industry.

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Frequently Asked Questions — ITB Compliance & Consortium Structure

Precise answers to the questions defence procurement professionals ask about Canadian ITB policy, consortium governance, and the Stratys integration model.

What percentage of a defence contract’s value must be offset through ITB?

Under Canada’s ITB Policy, administered by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), contractors awarded major Crown contracts typically must generate ITB obligations equal to 100% of the contract value in Canada. For contracts above $100 million, the full value must be offset through certified Canadian economic activity including direct business (R&D, manufacturing, procurement) and indirect business (educational partnerships, supply chain development). Because all four Groupe Stratys partners are Canadian SMEs, this work can earn the policy’s enhanced credits: 2 times the value for direct work with an SME and up to 9 times for long-term innovation investments in SMEs, improving a prime contractor’s ITB compliance position.

How is Groupe Stratys governed to protect intellectual property and export control compliance?

Groupe Stratys operates under a formal consortium governance framework that includes: (1) IP ownership agreements clearly defining each member company’s background IP and any jointly developed foreground IP; (2) ITAR and EAR export control compliance protocols managed at the consortium level, with designated compliance officers at each member company; (3) Security classification procedures aligned with the Treasury Board Directive on Security Management; and (4) Non-disclosure and non-compete agreements protecting sensitive programme information. This governance structure allows us to engage on classified programmes while protecting each member’s competitive IP.

Can Groupe Stratys act as a prime contractor or only as a subcontractor?

Groupe Stratys is structured to operate in both roles. As a prime contractor, Groupe Stratys can hold the main contract with the Crown, managing all programme integration, sub-contracting, and ITB reporting obligations directly. As a subcontractor or Canadian content partner, Groupe Stratys integrates into a larger prime contractor’s team — providing Canadian-content value to satisfy ITB obligations while delivering specialized System of Systems capabilities. In both cases, Groupe Stratys acts as the Master Integrator for its member companies, presenting a single contractual interface, a unified project management team, and consolidated programme governance to the client.

What is the difference between ITB and IRB in Canadian defence procurement?

Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) and Industrial Regional Benefits (IRB) are related but distinct Canadian policy instruments. IRB was the original term used for offset obligations in major Crown contracts, requiring economic activity across Canadian regions. The ITB Policy, introduced in 2014 by ISED, replaced IRB with a more rigorous framework that emphasizes technology development, R&D investment, and supply chain integration — not just geographic distribution of economic activity. ITB places greater weight on Value Propositions in priority sectors. Both terms appear in legacy contracts; when dealing with any contract signed after 2014, “ITB” is the current standard. Groupe Stratys’s capabilities are fully aligned with the ITB Policy framework.