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Questions have been raised in the past on the level of postal service in rural communities and on the moratorium on rural post office closures. On February 6, 2024, the Government Operations and Estimates Committee passed a motion to study the decline of rural postal services
On Monday, April 15, 2024, the Office of the Procurement Ombud published its procurement practice review report for contracts awarded to McKinsey & Company.
On Tuesday, June 4, 2024, the Office of the Auditor General published its performance audit on Professional Services contracts awarded to McKinsey & Company.
Public Services and Procurement Canada is working with Health Canada to provide contract management services for the new Canadian Dental Care Plan.
Note: All questions regarding the collaboration with provincial and territorial partners and the design of the program should be directed to Health Canada.
Public Services and Procurement Canada is replacing the Alexandra Bridge as part of its responsibility to maintain and renew interprovincial infrastructure in the National Capital Region.
The Lasalle Causeway’s Bascule Bridge has been closed since March 30 due to a construction incident, resulting in disruption to local traffic and marine navigation.
One of the Translation Bureau’s missions is to provide interpretation services to Parliament. Its ability to do so has been compromised in recent years by the worldwide shortage of interpreters and health and safety incidents related to sound quality among interpreters. The Translation Bureau has implemented several measures to strengthen its interpretation capacity and protect interpreters.
On Tuesday, June 4, 2024, the Office of the Auditor General published its performance audit on Professional Services contracts awarded to McKinsey & Company.
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) in partnership with Indigenous Services Canada and Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat are actively working to increase the participation of Indigenous businesses in federal procurement.
Public Services and Procurement Canada’s 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. The department is also achieving results toward zero plastic waste.