Question Period Notes
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In the fast-paced and constantly evolving marketplace to secure necessary products and supplies to support the Government of Canada’s response to the pandemic, there have been reports of wrongdoing and fraudulent activity associated with the procurement of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from around the world. Questions may arise as to the measures that Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has in place to protect the integrity of the federal procurement system during this period.
Suggested responses and background information is provided on defence and marine procurement accomplishments and status of projects.
Note: Questions on defence procurement delays or the Department of National Defence (DND) questions should be directed to the Minister of National Defence.
The Official Residences of Canada: Asset Portfolio Condition Report, identified required rehabilitation work required to address the deferred maintenance for all 6 official residences.
Note: The numbers in the asset condition report represent recommended and projected investments based on 2017 asset values, not actual expenditures/commitments/planned spending by the National Capital Commission (NCC). The NCC is working to have this report refreshed to reflect 2020 values.
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), on behalf of the Government of Canada, has awarded contracts with Medicom and 3M for the production of N95 masks.
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is delivering on Government commitments to modernize and simplify procurement.
Canada Post continues to provide a vital service to Canadians under difficult circumstances, with employees continuing to operate in the field delivering parcels, with the Corporation doing everything possible to continue service while keeping the health and safety of its employees as its number one priority.
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 (ISED)
Last spring the Government of Canada awarded a procurement-related contract to Tango Communications for KN95 respirators. Upon delivery, it was determined that a significant percentage of the 11 million masks did not meet the quality assurance test standards.
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.
The Translation Bureau (TB) continues to work with the House Administration and all partners to support Parliament’s virtual sittings while ensuring the health and safety of its interpreters.