JLR’s story unfolds in 1955 with three young entrepreneurs and some rented space in downtown Ottawa. These inspired engineers had a vision to provide consulting engineering services. Fast forward 70 years to an employee-owned multidisciplinary firm of close to 500 employees, spanning six offices across Ontario with completed projects in over 75 countries.

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JLR Historical Timeline


JLR History Timeline 2025