Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Englobe Corporation announced March 3 it has acquired Applied Aquatic Research Ltd. (AAR) a Calgary-based environmental consulting firm with clients in Western Canada’s energy and resources sector.
AAR was founded in 1996 and focuses on aquatics, fisheries, wildlife, archeology, botany and geographic information systems (GIS).
“AAR is widely respected in the industry as a trusted environmental advisor with deep technical expertise. Their capabilities align exceptionally well with Englobe’s strategy to provide integrated, end‑to‑end environmental services that support responsible development in the energy and resources sector and beyond,” Englobe president Mike Cormier said.
AAR’s technical expertise primarily serves the energy and resource sectors but their technical expertise can be applied to mining, renewables, Northern development, infrastructure, and projects that deliver positive outcomes for First Nations communities, an Englobe release said.
“This partnership allows us to build on AAR’s legacy while expanding the services and value we can offer clients. Together with Englobe, we are well positioned to support responsible resource development and environmental stewardship across Western Canada and beyond,” AAR president Tom Boag said.
Boag will continue to lead AAR alongside the existing leadership team and AAR will operate as an Englobe partner company, the release said.
