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Military Pistol Procurement
A 20-hectare property at the eastern edge of the Central Experimental Farm along Carling Avenue has been approved by The Ottawa Hospital (TOH), the Government of Canada, the National Capital Commission (NCC) and the City of Ottawa for the future Civic Campus of TOH.
Explaining Shared Services Canada’s role in addressing cyber security, as opposed to other agencies such as the Treasury Board Secretariat and the Communications Security Establishment.
Update on the Next Generation Human Resources and Pay Initiative
During the previous Parliament, Parliamentarians raised concerns about procurement practices at Shared Services Canada.
There are concerns that when large numbers of public servants return to the worksite, the underlying information technology infrastructure will not effectively function.
On May 11, 2018, the Governments of Canada and Quebec announced the construction of a railway track that will bypass downtown Lac-Mégantic at a cost of $133M. The Government of Canada will contribute 60% of the project costs. As part of the construction of this bypass, the Government of Canada will need to acquire properties belonging to 43 owners in Lac-Mégantic, Frontenac and Nantes.
The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) has acquired a used commercial light icebreaker, currently designated Mangystau-2, to operate in the shallower waters of the St. Lawrence River and access the Great Lakes, which are critical icebreaking areas. The vessel will supplement CCG’s icebreaking capabilities and buoy tending while other CCG vessels are going through the Vessel Life Extension program.
Note: Questions on budget, requirements, timelines, international comparisons, and project management should be directed to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard.
A large proportion of the public service continues to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Government offices remain open to ensure the delivery of essential government functions and many clients’ preparations for eventual return to the workplace are ongoing, guided by regional public health agencies.
Note: Questions on employees returning to the workplace should be responded to by the President of the Treasury Board, as the employer.
Public Services and Procurement Canada’s (PSPC) Crown-owned building portfolio (excluding housing) is achieving results in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and towards becoming net-zero carbon, in response to the Greening Government Strategy (GGS). The department is also achieving results toward zero plastics.