History of Canon | Canon Canada Inc.

	1933 The Precision Optical Instruments Laboratory, the precursor of Canon, is established in Japan. 1936 The Hansa Canon, a 35mm focal-plane-shutter camera, is introduced as Japan’s first high-quality 35mm camera. 1937 The company is incorporated under the name Precision Optical Industry Company Ltd., marking Canon's official founding date. 1947 The company officially becomes Canon Camera Co., Inc. 1959 Canon unveils its first 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) camera, the Canon Flex. 1964 Canon introduces the Canola 130, the world’s first 10-key electronic calculator. 1965 Canon enters the copying machine field with the introduction of the Canofax 1000. 1969 Canon breaks into the U.S. television market with the P10x20B, a 10X zoom lens for colour television cameras.
1973 Canon Canada opens in Mississauga, Ontario. 1976 A new generation begins with the AE1, the world’s first automatic exposure 35mm SLR camera. 1976 The CR-45NM, the first non-mydriatic 45-degree retinal camera, lets eye-care professionals screen patients without dilating their pupils, helping alleviate any pain or discomfort patients might otherwise experience.
	1980 Canon enters the facsimile market with the FAX-601. 1985 Canon introduces the BJ-80, the world’s first bubble jet printing technology. 1986 Canon premiers the RC-701, the world’s first professional still video camera. 1987 The EOS propels Canon to the front of the SLR pack with a BASIS sensor that can autofocus in conditions too dim for manual.
1990 Canon Americas launches its Clean Earth Campaign. In 2002, it receives its one millionth toner cartridge for recycling. 1992 The CJ-10 is the world’s first digital desktop all-in-one printer, scanner and full-colour copier. 1992 Canon rolls out the BJC-820, its first full-colour inkjet printer. 1996 The PowerShot 600 is introduced as Canon’s first digital camera. 1998 Canon introduces its first digital radiography system, the CXDI-11.
	2001 Canon launches the EOS-1D, its first professional digital SLR. 2002 Canon launches the EOS-1Ds, its first full-frame digital SLR. 2006 Canon enters the commercial digital printer market with the imagePRESS C7000VP. 2008 Kazuto (Kevin) Ogawa is appointed President & CEO of Canon Canada. 2009 The imageRUNNER ADVANCE series of next-generation office network MFPs with enhanced IT environment integration is introduced. 2009 The CX-1 hybrid retinal camera, which combines both mydriatic and non-mydriatic modes, is introduced.
2011 Canon launches its Cinema EOS line of cameras with the introduction of the C300. 2014 Taizaburo “Ted” Egawa is appointed President & CEO of Canon Canada. 2014 Océ-Canada Inc. amalgamates as a division of Canon Canada Inc. and starts operating as the Professional Printing Solutions Group. 2014 Canon acquires Denmark-based Milestone Systems A/S, marking a major advancement in the network video surveillance industry. 2015 Canon acquires Swedish-based Axis AB and strengthens its network camera business. 2016 Canon Canada moves its headquarters to Brampton, Ontario. 2016 Canon acquires Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation and makes the company a subsidiary.
	2017 Toshiba Medical Systems (now Canon Medical Systems) launches the high-definition CT diagnostic system Aquilion Precision. 2018 Canon introduces the EOS M50 mirrorless camera. 2018 Canon introduces the EOS R System with the EOS R, the company’s first full-frame mirrorless camera, and RF lenses. The RF lens mount is the heart of the EOS R System, enabling full-frame lens design, faster autofocus and high-speed communication between camera and lens. 2019 Canon Canada awarded LEED® Gold for New Construction and Major Renovations 2009 certification for its corporate headquarters. 2019 Canon Group company Océ renamed Canon Production Printing. 2019 Canon celebrates production of 100 million EOS Series interchangeable-lens cameras.
2020 Canon takes significant steps to meet the evolving needs of business customers with the introduction of the imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX series to support digital transformation initiatives, and the integration of Océ products under the Canon brand as Canon Production Printing, bringing all business and production printers under one umbrella. 2021 Canon celebrates production of 150 million RF and EF lenses. 2022 Canon Canada named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for the fourth year in a row and recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity 2022 2023 Isao “Sammy” Kobayashi is appointed President & CEO of Canon Canada. 2023 Canon Canada celebrates its 50th anniversary. 2024 Mikio “Mick” Takagi is appointed President & CEO of Canon Canada.