Procurement
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How Global News’ investigation into Indigenous contracting unfoldedGlobal News’ investigation spoke with faculty and students at First Nations University of Canada and University of King’s College, based respectively in Regina and Halifax.InvestigationsAug 22
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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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