Procurement
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No competition in more than a third of GC Strategies federal deals: docs“It's the easy way out,” said one former senior civil servant working on procurement. “Unless you have a legitimate reason to sole source, don’t.”CanadaApr 12
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Canada’s military needs a fix for persistent procurement delays: officialThe defence department is adopting new ways to determine whether companies can actually meet their commitments when bidding on contracts.CanadaApr 19, 2023
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Winnipeg woman charged with sexual assault, exploitation of teen in her careThe teen was placed in care while police started a months-long investigation into the allegations.CrimeDec 21, 2021
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National Defence says $60B warship project delayed until 2030sThe delay means Canada will need to spend more on its 12 aging Halifax-class frigates to keep them floating longer, and is sure to set off a fresh wave of debate.PoliticsFeb 2, 2021
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Coronavirus: New records detail Ottawa’s ‘bold aggressive’ strategy to buy vaccines and PPEOttawa has given itself the extraordinary power of negotiating contracts worth up to $500 million without a competitive bid process.PoliticsDec 1, 2020
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Documents provide inside look into challenges of digitizing federal servicesThe Canadian Press obtained the documents prepared for top officials in response to a request made through the Access to Information Act.CanadaNov 18, 2019
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Halifax’s procurement process needs ‘significant improvement,’ says auditor generalThere is indication the procurement process hasn't been in compliance with provincial regulations.PoliticsMay 16, 2018
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City audit reveals contract bidding problems that are costing Edmonton millionsEdmonton staff have been in too big of a rush to get contracts tendered on construction projects. The city auditor has made eight recommended changes to the process.PoliticsSep 11, 2017
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Halifax Harbour Bridges looking into re-decking or replacing MacKayHalifax Harbour Bridges put out a tender on Wednesday for a feasibility study on whether to rehabilitate the MacKay Bridge or replace it entirely.CanadaSep 6, 2017
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New Brunswick’s auditor general releases damning report on procurement practicesMacPherson says the consultant's performance was self-evaluated and compensated on the basis of anticipated savings and not actual savings, with no set maximum price on the contract.PoliticsJun 20, 2017
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