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The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent rise in e-commerce has increased parcel volumes beyond anticipated levels, underscoring capacity issues in Iqaluit.
COVID-19 testing technologies are advancing quickly as the pandemic continues. On behalf of the Public Health Agency of Canada, Public Services and Procurement Canada is actively exploring additional agreements to secure access to the most promising candidates, in advance of regulatory approval.
The 2020 to 2021 Main Estimates were re-tabled in Parliament on September 30, 2020, following the prorogation. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is seeking $4,048.3M, which is a net decrease of $187.2M from the $4,234.4M sought in the Main Estimates for 2019 to 2020.
The Government of Canada is exploring procurement options for construction of the Polar icebreaker. No decision has been taken.
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has been procuring medical supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE), and is working to increase the participation of Indigenous businesses in federal procurement.
On August 21, 2020, Canada Post reported a $378 million loss before tax for its second quarter. On July 30, 2020, Canada Post announced a new Acting Chair of the Board of Directors.
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is working with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Health Canada and Industry, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), along with the COVID Vaccine Task Force to prepare for the procurement of COVID-19 vaccines and related supplies.
Note: All questions regarding the rolling regulatory review of vaccines (including the latest on AstraZeneca) would be directed to Health Canada.
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 2017 to permanently replace Canada’s fighter fleet with 88 advanced jets—the Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP).
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- All questions related to capability gap, security and interoperability requirements, costs, and Canada’s participation in the Joint Strike Fighter Program 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 (ISED)
- All questions related to trade issues should be answered by the Minister of Foreign Affairs
The National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) is a long-term commitment to renew the vessel fleets of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) and Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), create a sustainable marine sector, and generate economic benefits for Canadians.
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has been working aggressively with domestic and international suppliers, along with provincial and territorial governments to procure medical supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE).