‘We need deterrence’: Indigenous researcher tells MPs Boissonnault should be kicked from Liberal caucus
Indigenous advocates say gaps in federal procurement oversight allow businesses to fraudulently secure lucrative contracts that could support Indigenous communities.
DND and CAF ‘exempt’ from further spending cuts, says Blair after department was asked to find $900-million a year in savings
Feds looking to find $15.8-billion in savings through ‘Refocus Government Spending’ initiative as pressure mounts for Canada to boost defence spending.
‘Get on with it’: defence industry responds to Blair’s call for stronger ties to speed up procurement
Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Stephen Kelsey told industry leaders: ‘We’re not complete buffoons. We are aware of the complexities of procurement, the frustration for you.’
Feds suspend Boissonnault’s former company from participating in federal procurement
Public Services and Procurement Canada suspended Global Health Imports Corporation from participating in federal procurement, effective Nov. 22.
House filibuster is putting money for military, dental care, and keeping the government lights on at risk
Treasury Board President Anita Anand says departments are ‘okay for the next three to four weeks’ if a vote on supplementary estimates is delayed by the House standoff.
Japan not taking part in procurement bid for Canadian Navy’s new subs
With billions of dollars at stake and Arctic security concerns, Canada’s submarine procurement competition is poised to be one of the decade’s most sought after deals.
Rebuild underway: fresh peek inside Centre Block offers up new details
Plans for the Senate Chamber include installation of a new glass-enclosed viewing platform for visitors to peek in on proceedings.
Unions warn non-permanent public servants will be first on chopping block as feds look to cut costs
Treasury Board President Anita Anand’s office says the feds have been clear with departments that they must ‘focus on finding savings without layoffs.’
Cost estimate for construction of new Hill tunnel network jumps to $200M
When the tunnel network plan was first approved by parliamentarians in 2022, construction costs were estimated to total closer to $180-million.
AG says green tech fund documents ‘not my information to hand over’ as House remains at a standstill
Karen Hogan says her office did not refer the Sustainable Development and Technology Canada matter to the RCMP, which is investigating potential criminality.
