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As part of the Government of Canada’s reaffirmed commitment to invest in Canada’s military, as announced in the 2017 Defence Policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, the Government launched an open and transparent competition in December 2020 to replace Canada’s CC-150 Polaris fleet — the Strategic Tanker Transport Capability (STTC) Project.
Notes:
- All questions related to capability gap, security, interoperability requirements and costs should be answered by the Minister of National Defence
- All questions related to the Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy and the assessment of bidders’ impact on Canada’s economic interests should be answered by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development
Budget 2019 provided funding for the replacement of the Alexandra Bridge, the rehabilitation and ongoing maintenance of the MacDonald-Cartier Bridge, and the Chaudière Crossing. It also provided direction for refreshing technical studies on a potential 6th interprovincial crossing in the National Capital Region (NCR) and developing a Long-term Integrated Interprovincial Crossings Plan.
From 2019 to 2024, the West Memorial Building (WMB) will undergo rehabilitation in order to meet the standards of the National Building Code of Canada. Once rehabilitation is complete, the WMB will temporarily accommodate occupants of the Supreme Court of Canada Building (SCCB) from 2024 to 2030, as the SCCB undergoes its own rehabilitation.
Note: When we reference Canada Post, we are referring the Canada Post segment and not the group of companies that includes subsidiaries
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is working to modernize and simplify procurement.
The global nature of supply chains puts procurements at the potential risk of the goods having been produced using forced labour and human trafficking.
Note: all questions regarding the import prohibition of goods that are mined, manufactured or produced by forced labour should be directed to the Minister of Public Safety, as the Minister responsible for the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
This note focuses on vendor support on the Phoenix file (IBM / Innovation Challenge) as well as other pay stabilization procurement initiatives.
- All questions related to Next Generation Human Resources and Pay solution will be in a separate question period card developed by Shared Services Canada
The Official Residences of Canada: 2021 Asset Portfolio Condition Report was released by the National Capital Commission (NCC) on June 23, 2021, and identified a requirement for a one-time injection of $175 million over 10 years to address the deferred maintenance deficit for all 6 official residences.
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is implementing the Long Term Vision and Plan (LTVP) – a multi-decade strategy to restore and modernize the Parliamentary Precinct. The core of the Parliamentary Precinct includes the grounds and buildings on Parliament Hill and the three city blocks directly facing.
PSPC is also supporting Crown-Indigenous Relations to develop a national space for Indigenous Peoples within the Parliamentary Precinct. The project includes the re-development of the former CIBC building located at 119 Sparks Street and an infill space between the two buildings.
Note: Questions related to the Indigenous People’s Space (100 Wellington) should be directed to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations as the federal lead.
On September 23, 2021 SNC-Lavalin Inc. and SNC-Lavalin International Inc. were charged with a number of offences under the Criminal Code of Canada, including fraud on the government, forgery, and fraud, which are listed offences under the Integrity Regime. [Redacted]