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In response to the red tape review process led by the President of the Treasury Board, Public Services and Procurement Canada and the National Capital Commission reviewed their regulations to reduce administrative burden, modernize processes and eliminate outdated regulations.
Canada has identified German company thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), and Korean company, Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd. (Hanwha), as the two qualified suppliers for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP).
Canada has identified German company thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), and Korean company, Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd. (Hanwha), as the two qualified suppliers for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP).
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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All questions related to budget, requirements, timelines, international comparisons, and project management should be directed to the Minister of National Defence.
The Government is pursuing enhanced productivity through the large-scale deployment of artificial intelligence (AI). Greater effectiveness and efficiency in government processes will also lead to improvements in service delivery for Canadians.
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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All questions related to budget, requirements, timelines, international comparisons, and project management should be directed to the Minister of National Defence.
The Government of Canada is pursuing efforts to investigate and deter fraudulent billing by individuals working as sub-contractors on federal professional services contracts.
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, in-service support costs, including the complete life-cycle costs, Auditor General Report on the F-35 entry into service, and current review of the F-35 acquisition 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 Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
- All questions related to trade issues should be answered by the Minister of Foreign Affairs or Ministers responsible for Trade as Public Services and Procurement Canada has no involvement
The National Capital Commission’s (NCC) high profile files include interprovincial bridges, Gatineau Park and the Greenbelt and regulating the use and development of federal lands via a process called the Federal Land Use Design and Transaction Approval.
The asset condition of the Official Residences of Canada and status of work to address the deferred maintenance deficit for all six official residences.