Mr. Alexandre L'Heureux reports

WSP ACQUIRES COMMUNICA, REINFORCING ITS INDIGENOUS AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT SERVICES IN CANADA

WSP Global Inc. has completed the acquisition of Communica Public Affairs Inc., one of Canada's leading indigenous and stakeholder engagement and information management consulting firms. Founded in 2002, Communica is recognized for its collaborative approach and its ability to deliver authentic, open and transparent stakeholder and wider community engagement, including with indigenous communities.

This acquisition reinforces WSP's commitment to delivering impactful projects for communities and enhances its ability to respond to the increasing demand for stakeholder engagement and information management services. These services are integral to the success of projects in all sectors and markets across Canada and to supporting clients in their ESG (environmental, social, governance) journey.

"WSP is pleased to welcome Communica's 50 highly skilled professionals. By joining forces, we will be increasing our capabilities and raising our standards in terms of indigenous and stakeholder engagement in Canada, not only as a stand-alone practice but also as a key element of many multidisciplinary projects," said Alexandre L'Heureux, president and chief executive officer of WSP Global.

"Communica's extensive experience in fostering early and sustained engagement with indigenous communities and stakeholders is instrumental to our ongoing commitment in supporting and empowering these groups. Together, we will continue to build long-term and trusting relationships while contributing positively to sustainable development across the country," added Marie-Claude Dumas, president and CEO of WSP Canada.

"Our team is delighted to be joining WSP. We are eager to contribute our capabilities to the development of WSP's diverse projects. With this collaboration, we are poised to deliver unparalleled value to our clients and community interests while offering new opportunities to our talented professionals," said Doug Ford, Communica's president and CEO.

About WSP Global Inc.

As one of the largest professional services firms in the world, WSP exists to future-proof cities and the environment. It provides strategic advisory, engineering and design services to clients seeking sustainable solutions in the transportation, infrastructure, environment, building, energy, water and mining sectors. Its 66,500 trusted professionals are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities it serves through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. In 2023, WSP reported $14.4-billion in revenue. The corporation's shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WSP).

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