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In Fall 2020 there was media attention over the security role of Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) on Global Affairs Canada’s (GAC) procurement of security screening equipment for use in non-operational areas in Canadian missions abroad. PSPC issued two National Master Standing Offers (NMSOs) for x-ray machines and walk-through metal detectors that did not include a security requirement. A NMSO for x-ray machines was initially issued to Nuctech Company Limited of Beijing, China.
On August 9, 2018, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), on behalf of the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), awarded a contract to Atlantic Towing Limited for the chartering services of two emergency towing vessels as part of the Oceans Protection Plan (OPP).
The Government of Canada is committed to the renewal of the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) fleet and is making a significant investment in new vessels that will bring a modern, flexible approach to program delivery. This investment includes the construction of 2 new Polar Icebreakers to ensure continued delivery of the CCG’s Arctic program.
As part of the Government of Canada’s reaffirmed commitment to invest in Canada’s military, as announced in the 2017 Defence Policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, the Government launched an open and transparent competition in December 2020 to replace Canada’s CC-150 Polaris fleet — the Strategic Tanker Transport Capability (STTC) Project.
Notes:
- All questions related to capability gap, security, interoperability requirements and costs should be answered by the Minister of National Defence
- All questions related to the Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy and the assessment of bidders’ impact on Canada’s economic interests should be answered by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development
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.
From 2019 to 2024, the West Memorial Building (WMB) will undergo rehabilitation in order to meet the standards of the National Building Code of Canada. Once rehabilitation is complete, the WMB will temporarily accommodate occupants of the Supreme Court of Canada Building (SCCB) from 2024 to 2030, as the SCCB undergoes its own rehabilitation.
Note: When we reference Canada Post, we are referring the Canada Post segment and not the group of companies that includes subsidiaries
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is working to modernize and simplify procurement.
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