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Public Services and Procurement Canada 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 three 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 Stated Embassy (located at 100 Wellington Street), the CIBC building (located at 119 Sparks Street) and an infill space between the two buildings.
Note: Questions related to the Indigenous Peoples’ Space (100 Wellington) should be directed to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs as the overall lead for the Indigenous Peoples’ Space
On November 28, 2023, Canada entered into a government-to-government agreement with the United States (US) Government for the acquisition of up to 16 P-8A Poseidon aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Fourteen multi-mission aircraft will be procured, with options for up to an additional two. The estimated value of this government-to-government agreement, which also includes associated equipment, training devices and initial sustainment, is $5.9 billion USD including contingency.
Notes:
- All questions related to capability and costs should be answered by the Minister of National Defence
- All questions related to industrial and technological benefits should be answered by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development
Public Services and Procurement Canada is collaborating and communicating regularly with Transport Canada in order to move quickly on this file while ensuring a fair acquisition process for property owners. The Government of Canada acquired 124 parcels of land from 44 owners for the construction of the Lac-Mégantic railway bypass. These parcels were owned by the municipality of Lac-Mégantic as well as private owners located in Lac-Mégantic, Frontenac and Nantes.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is investigating allegations of misconduct involving contracting to procure software that would provide harassment support to employees of Canada Border Services Agency. Allegations involve misconduct by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officials and industry. The issue is also being examined by the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates (OGGO) as part of its ArriveCan contracts study.
The Registrar of Ineligibility and Suspension has suspended Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (Teva USA) from the award of contracts by the Government of Canada pursuant to its Integrity Regime’s Ineligibility and Suspension Policy.
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
Public Services and Procurement Canada is delivering on the Government of Canada’s commitment to increase the diversity of bidders on federal government contracts.
Public Services and Procurement Canada 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.
In a constantly evolving marketplace, questions may arise as to the measures that Public Services and Procurement Canada has in place to protect the integrity of the federal procurement system and better understand who Canada conducts business with.
This note focuses on Phoenix salary overpayments. A salary overpayment is an amount of money paid to an employee to which they are not entitled. Overpayments exist for current and former employees.
Notes:
- Questions related to the Directive on Terms and Conditions of Employment should be directed to the President of the Treasury Board
- Questions related to overpayment write-offs due to the six-year statutory restriction should be directed to the President of the Treasury Board
- Questions regarding the tax implications of Phoenix payroll issues should be directed to the Canada Revenue Agency