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Beginning on July 1, 2023, when Canada transitioned the administration of claims processing from Sun Life to Canada Life, some Public Service Health Care Plan members have experienced difficulties obtaining assistance via the call centre.
There has been recent media and Parliamentary attention related to contracts awarded to McKinsey & Company.
Note: All questions related to McKinsey’s work on Robotic Process Automation and Accelerator Services are in a separate question period note (Phoenix IBM and pay stabilization)
The Government of Canada was fraudulently billed an estimated $5 million by individuals who worked as subcontractors for suppliers on professional services contracts.
On Monday, April 15, 2024, the Office of the Procurement Ombud (OPO) published its procurement practice review report for contracts awarded to McKinsey & Company.
On November 2, 2022, a motion was passed by the House of Commons that called on the Office of the Auditor General of Canada to conduct a performance audit on ArriveCAN, including on contracts and subcontracts, as well as payments under those contracts.
Reports resulting from a review carried out by the Office of the Procurement Ombud (OPO) and an audit conducted by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) were tabled on January 29, 2024, and February 12, 2024, respectively. The reports highlight serious concerns regarding project management and offer recommendations pertaining to procurement, specifically with regard to professional services.
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) linkages to the Federal Lands Initiative program.
In December 2017, the Government of Canada launched an open and transparent competition to permanently replace Canada’s fighter fleet with 88 advanced jets—the Future Fighter Capability Project.
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- All questions related to capability, technical issues, deliveries and requirements, as well as questions related to in-service support costs, including the complete life-cycle costs, should be answered by the Minister of National Defence
- All questions related to the Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy and Canadian Industry’s participation on the Joint Strike Fighter Program should be answered by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development
- All questions related to trade issues should be answered by the Minister of Foreign Affairs
The National Shipbuilding Strategy is a long-term commitment to renew the vessel fleets of the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard, create a sustainable marine sector, and generate economic benefits for Canadians.
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- 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 or the Minister of National Defence
- Questions related to Canadian sanctions against Moscow should be directed to the Minister of Foreign Affairs
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is implementing the Long Term Vision and Plan – 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 3 city blocks directly facing it.
The Department is also supporting Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada to develop a national space for Indigenous Peoples within the Parliamentary Precinct. The project includes the re-development of the former United States Embassy (located at 100 Wellington Street), the CIBC building (located at 119 Sparks Street) and an infill space between the two buildings.
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- Questions related to a national space for Indigenous Peoples (100 Wellington, 119 Sparks and a dedicated Algonquin space) should be directed to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs as the overall lead for a national space for Indigenous Peoples
- Questions related to funding announced in Budget 2024 to bolster the Ottawa Police Services’ presence around the Parliamentary campus should be directed to the Minister of Public Safety
Public Services and Procurement Canada is working to modernize and simplify procurement.