Question Period Notes
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In accordance with the Access to Information Act, the government proactively publishes the package of question period notes that were prepared by a government institution for the minister and that were in use on the last sitting day in June and December.
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The Government of Canada has committed to creating a new Defence Procurement Agency to modernize defence procurement.
This note provides information to support general questions on the Payments in Lieu of Taxes Program.
The Government of Canada is pursuing efforts to investigate and deter fraudulent billing by individuals working as sub-contractors on federal professional services contracts.
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), on behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND), issued a Request for Information (RFI) to industry stakeholders to gain further information on the availability of submarines that are currently in service or in production, and the industry’s capability and capacity to build and deliver up to 12 submarines to Canada.
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.
Note: All questions related to budget, requirements, timelines, international comparisons, and project management should be directed to the Minister of Fisheries or the Minister of National Defence.
Public Services and Procurement Canada is working to proactively address the impact of potential tariffs on procurement.
Canada has committed to reach defence expenditures of 2% of gross domestic product, as agreed to with NATO members at the Vilnius Summit in 2023.
Budget 2024 communicated the Government’s intent to launch the Public Lands for Homes Plan under the leadership of the former Minister of Public Services and Procurement with the support of the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities.
Public Services and Procurement Canada will continue to provide sufficient, functional office space to accommodate federal public service employees while it optimizes the space under its responsibility and reduces operating costs.
The Official Residences of Canada: 2021 Asset Portfolio Condition Report was released by the National Capital Commission (NCC) in 2021 and identified a requirement for an injection of $175 million over 10 years to address the deferred maintenance deficit for all six official residences.