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On May 20, 2020, Canada Post Corporation released its 2019 financial results and recorded a loss before tax of $153 million.
The Official Residences of Canada: Asset Portfolio Condition Report, identified a requirement for a one-time injection of $83 million over 10 years to address the deferred maintenance deficit for all six official residences and ensure that the official residences meet universal accessibility and sustainability requirements.
This note focuses on the ongoing reduction of the overall queue and backlog, implementation of collective agreements, taxes, overpayments and underpayments.
All questions related to Next Generation pay solution should be directed to the President of the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS).
This note focuses on vendor support on the Phoenix file (IBM / Innovation Challenge) as well as the Phoenix pay system software upgrade (PeopleSoft 9.2).
Note: All questions related to Next Generation pay solution should be directed to the President of the Treasury Board.
Suggested responses and background information is provided on defence and marine procurement accomplishments.
Note: Questions on defence procurement delays or the Department of National Defence (DND) order paper questions should be directed to the Minister of National Defence.
Due to COVID-19, several defence procurement projects have halted or slowed, including the construction and maintenance of ships.
On April 1, 2020 the Government of Canada entered into an agreement with Amazon to help manage the distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE) and supplies purchased by the government, to support the COVID-19 response. Amazon is providing these services to Canadians at cost, without profit until June 30th.
Canada Post continues to provide a vital service to Canadians under difficult circumstances, with employees continuing to operate in the field delivering parcels. Canada Post announced on March 19, 2020 that they are doing everything possible to continue its service while keeping the health and safety of its staff as its number one priority.
Countries have begun curbing the export of personal protective equipment (PPE), increasing competition for the procurement of these goods. Media has also reported on several instances of medical supplies procured from unfamiliar overseas suppliers not meeting advertised quality standards.
Translation Bureau (TB) staffing capacity and wellness was raised by members of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs (PROC) during a TB appearance on May 4, 2020.