Procurement

• Manitoba Métis business directory officially verified by feds

  A new business directory announced by the Manitoba Métis Federation means Red River Métis-owned businesses will have a better chance to bid on federal procurement contracts.

  Politics

  Aug 20, 2025
  
• Ottawa’s planned cuts expected to hit parliamentary interpreters

  An official said the proposed new rules would lower the quality of interpretation services and undermine public access to government proceedings in Canada’s two official languages.

  Politics

  Jul 24, 2025
  
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• How Global News’ investigation into Indigenous contracting unfolded

  Global 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.

  Investigations

  Aug 22, 2024
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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.”

  Canada

  Apr 12, 2024
• Canada’s military needs a fix for persistent procurement delays: official

  The defence department is adopting new ways to determine whether companies can actually meet their commitments when bidding on contracts.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2023
• Winnipeg woman charged with sexual assault, exploitation of teen in her care

  The teen was placed in care while police started a months-long investigation into the allegations. 

  Crime

  Dec 21, 2021
• National Defence says $60B warship project delayed until 2030s

  The 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.

  Politics

  Feb 2, 2021
• Coronavirus: New records detail Ottawa’s ‘bold aggressive’ strategy to buy vaccines and PPE

  Ottawa has given itself the extraordinary power of negotiating contracts worth up to $500 million without a competitive bid process.

  Politics

  Dec 1, 2020
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• Documents provide inside look into challenges of digitizing federal services

  The Canadian Press obtained the documents prepared for top officials in response to a request made through the Access to Information Act.

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2019
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• Halifax’s procurement process needs ‘significant improvement,’ says auditor general

  There is indication the procurement process hasn't been in compliance with provincial regulations.

  Politics

  May 16, 2018