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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 the refresh of technical studies on a potential 6th interprovincial crossing in the National Capital Region (NCR) and for the development of a Long-term Integrated Interprovincial Crossings Plan.
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is publicly disclosing, to the fullest extent possible, information on contracting related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is delivering on Government commitments to modernize and simplify procurement.
From 2019 to 2023, 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 2023 to 2028, as the SCCB undergoes its own rehabilitation.
The Prime Minister announced on June 21, 2017—National Indigenous Peoples Day—that 100 Wellington Street would become a national space for Indigenous Peoples. The project also includes the re-development of the former CIBC building located at 119 Sparks Street and an infill space between the 2 buildings.
The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent rise in e-commerce has increased parcel volumes beyond anticipated levels, underscoring capacity issues in Iqaluit.
COVID-19 testing technologies are advancing quickly as the pandemic continues. On behalf of the Public Health Agency of Canada, Public Services and Procurement Canada is actively exploring additional agreements to secure access to the most promising candidates, in advance of regulatory approval.
The 2020 to 2021 Main Estimates were re-tabled in Parliament on September 30, 2020, following the prorogation. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is seeking $4,048.3M, which is a net decrease of $187.2M from the $4,234.4M sought in the Main Estimates for 2019 to 2020.
The Government of Canada is exploring procurement options for construction of the Polar icebreaker. No decision has been taken.
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has been procuring medical supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE), and is working to increase the participation of Indigenous businesses in federal procurement.