‘Cut through the table talk’: tech firms launch new group to help feds fix procurement woes
The Smart Procurement Group, led by Compass Rose and seven tech firms, will offer insight on specific issues aiming to speed up how the government buys digital products and services.
Some public service pay issues due to management mistakes, not Phoenix pay system, says federal official
Pay accuracy across the public service is at 98.4 per cent, and remaining errors stem from manager delays or errors at the human resources level, says Alex Benay, associate deputy minister at Public Services and Procurement Canada.
The Giant Mine project is yet another Liberal scandal: Conservative MP
The Giant Mine remediation boondoggle is a stark reminder of what happens when government prioritizes optics over accountability.
Shortlisted shipbuilders say Poland’s submarine pick won’t affect delivery on Canadian procurement
Poland is weighing buying submarines from a collection of offers including from the two shipbuilders shortlisted by Canada.
‘Urgent need for change’: procurement watchdog clocks record number of cases, more complaints in annual report
In 2024-25, there were 670 cases reported to the Office of the Procurement Ombud, compared to 377 case in 2018-19 when Alexander Jeglic first took on his role.
Federal procurement watchdog finds risk of ‘bait and switch’ in government contracts
The procurement ombud’s latest report on the ‘bait-and-switch’ practice notes that the tactic is being ‘effectively eliminated’ due to the changes made by the federal government.
Feds’ new industrial strategy falls short on ambition, needs clearer objectives for defence procurement, say experts
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly unveiled a new three-pillar industrial strategy on Oct. 9 aimed at protecting Canadian industries, creating jobs, and attracting global investment. ‘I don’t think there’s anything new here,’ says former DND ADM Alan Williams.
Canada has not spoken to South Koreans about building new submarines at home, says embassy
The South Korean bidder says it ‘refrained’ from proposing domestic construction of Canada’s new submarine fleet after feedback from Canadian officials. Meanwhile, its German competitor has signalled ‘mutual interest’ in building future vessels in Canada.
Canada’s submarine purchase has new ‘sense of urgency’ with possible selection by end of year, says German envoy
The clock is ticking to replace the aging Victoria-class submarines before they are taken out of the water in the 2030s, leaving the Canadian Navy without a submarine capability.
Delayed F-35 review ‘not slowing anything down,’ says SecState for defence procurement Fuhr
‘The most important thing is making the right choice, not meeting an arbitrary timeline,’ says Stephen Fuhr of the ongoing review of the controversial fighter jet purchase.
