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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]
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.
COVID-19 testing technologies have advanced quickly. On behalf of the Public Health Agency of Canada, Public Services and Procurement Canada continues to explore additional agreements to secure access to rapid tests.
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is publicly disclosing, to the fullest extent possible, information on contracting related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The global nature of supply chains puts procurements at potential risk of having been produced using forced labour and human trafficking.
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.
Note: Questions related to the Indigenous People’s Space should be directed to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs as the federal lead on this initiative.