$2M
Annual spend with Indigenous suppliers
Strengthening Communities Through Responsible Supply Chains
BBE is committed to building responsible and inclusive supply chains that create long-term value for the regions where we operate.
Across Northern Canada, we partner with Indigenous-owned development corporations and community enterprises to establish joint ventures that deliver logistics services while supporting sustainable economic development.
These partnerships reflect shared commitments to:
- Ethical and responsible business practices
- Local employment and training opportunities
- Community participation in regional industry growth
- Strengthening northern logistics infrastructure
By integrating Indigenous partnerships into our procurement networks, freight operations, and logistics services, BBE helps ensure that major projects generate lasting economic opportunities for local communities.
Our Partners in the North
Location: Beaufort Delta, Inuvik, NT
Established: October 2016
Inuvialuit Development Corporation (IDC) is a 100% Indigenous-owned company that provides integrated business services and industry support across the Mackenzie Delta and Beaufort Sea region in Canada’s western Arctic.
Location: Cambridge Bay, NU
Established: February 2014
Kitikmeot Corporation is an Inuit-owned development organization that builds strategic partnerships and investments to support sustainable business growth and economic development in the Kitikmeot region of Nunavut.
Location: Tlicho Region, Yellowknife, NT
Established: May 2021
Tłı̨chǫ Investment Corporation (TIC) is an Indigenous-owned investment organization that supports economic self-reliance and prosperity for Tłı̨chǫ citizens through sustainable business development and strategic investments in the North.
Location: Fort McMurray, AB
Established: April 2025
BBE Infinity Corp. is a logistics and supply chain company formed through a partnership with Infinity Métis Corporation, delivering procurement, freight, and multimodal transport solutions while supporting Métis economic development in Northern Alberta.
Built for Canada’s Arctic Defence Future
BBE’s joint venture network is also the operational foundation of the Arctic Defence Logistics Platform (ADLP), an Indigenous-aligned logistics framework designed to support defence, infrastructure, and sovereignty operations across Canada’s North.
As Canada increases investment in Arctic readiness, Northern Operational Support Hubs (NOSH), and year-round northern presence, logistics execution has become a critical capability. Through our regional Indigenous partnerships and northern operating model, BBE helps government, defence, and prime contractors reduce risk across some of the country’s most complex environments.
One Integrated Northern Logistics Network
The Arctic Defence Logistics Platform connects trusted regional partners under one coordinated operational framework to support:
- Arctic infrastructure and sustainment projects
- Defence and sovereignty operations
- Sealift and seasonal logistics programs
- Remote workforce mobilization
- Controlled goods and regulated cargo
- Warehousing, staging, and multimodal coordination
Together, our joint ventures provide regional expertise, Indigenous participation alignment, and operational presence across key northern corridors including Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Montreal and the Arctic.
Why It Matters
Northern logistics cannot be managed through fragmented contractors alone. Success depends on regional relationships, seasonal planning, infrastructure coordination, and local operational knowledge.
By integrating Indigenous partnerships directly into execution, the Arctic Defence Logistics Platform strengthens:
- Procurement readiness
- Regional accountability
- Bid competitiveness
- Community engagement
- Arctic operational reliability
This structure helps customers move beyond transactional freight coordination toward a more resilient, defence-ready northern supply chain model.
Explore the Arctic Defence Logistics Platform
Learn how BBE and its Northern partners support defence, infrastructure, and remote operations across Canada’s Arctic.
Build Stronger Projects Through Partnership
BBE’s joint ventures provide clients with access to local supply chain expertise, Indigenous partnerships, and experienced logistics teams that understand the realities of northern environments.
Through these partnerships, BBE delivers integrated logistics services including domestic and international freight forwarding, private air charters, customs brokerage, procurement and project logistics support.
By combining global logistics capabilities with regional partnerships, BBE helps organizations move projects forward while contributing to sustainable economic growth across Northern Canada.
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