Ericsson Canada has been named one of Canada's Top International Corporate Citizens by Corporate Knights for the second consecutive year, ranking fifth overall on the 2026 list. The recognition underscores the company's leadership in sustainability, innovation, and long-term investment in Canadian research and development.
Recognition and Partnerships
Nishant Grover, President of Ericsson Canada, stated: "Being recognized once again by Corporate Knights, and moving into the top five, is a tremendous honour and a reflection of the path we are on in Canada. Over the past year, we have expanded partnerships with our customers, government, academia, and Canadian innovators to advance AI-powered networks, mission-critical communications, and defence and dual-use technologies."
Over the past year, Ericsson Canada deepened its commitment to Canada's innovation ecosystem through major partnerships. A landmark USD $3 billion, three-year partnership with Export Development Canada (EDC) is expanding Canadian-led R&D and accelerating technologies such as 5G, Cloud RAN, AI, and quantum innovation. This collaboration has since grown to encompass dual-use defence technologies. Ericsson Canada also signed an MOU with Saab and Calian to partner on dual-use technology innovation.
Investment in Research and Development
Ericsson and the University of Toronto entered a new three-year partnership with a $1 million investment to accelerate research and talent development in AI-powered mobile communications, building on more than a decade of collaboration. Additionally, Ericsson Canada partnered with the Government of Canada to launch the Advanced Wireless Communications Innovation Network (AWIN), a first-of-its-kind national platform enabling real-world trials of dual-use 5G technologies to strengthen Canada's security and emergency response capabilities.
In the national tech ecosystem, Ericsson also partnered with CNIMI and CENGN to launch an Advanced Manufacturing Living Lab in Drummondville, Quebec – a 30,000 sq. ft. factory-lab equipped with Ericsson Private 5G technology.
Sustainability Commitment
Bhushan Joshi, Head of Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility at Ericsson Americas, commented: "This recognition reflects Ericsson's deep and sustained commitment to embedding sustainability into every layer of our innovation agenda. From advancing energy-efficient, AI-driven networks to enabling more resilient and inclusive digital infrastructure, we continue to lead work that delivers real impact for both industry and society. As we build toward 6G and beyond, sustainability remains central to how we design, deploy, and scale the next generation of connectivity."
