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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 Office of Supplier Integrity and Compliance supports the Government’s ability to identify suppliers of concern and take appropriate action to mitigate the risk they pose.
On June 17, 2025, the 2025 to 2026 Departmental Plan for Public Services and Procurement Canada was tabled in the House of Commons by the President of the Treasury Board.
Progress continues to be made on the way forward on the transition from the Phoenix system to the Next Generation human resources (HR) and pay solution.
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- All questions related to the mental health of public servants, collective agreements and compensation for Phoenix damages agreements should be directed to the President of the Treasury Board
- Issues related to income tax are under the purview of the Minister of Finance and National Revenue
The Office of Supplier Integrity and Compliance supports the Government’s ability to identify suppliers of concern and take appropriate action to mitigate the risk they pose.
Public Services and Procurement Canada is replacing the Alexandra Bridge as part of its responsibility to maintain and renew interprovincial infrastructure in the National Capital Region.
Note: Please refer to key messages in High Priority files with the National Capital Commission for information on the design for the replacement bridge.
This audit sought to determine whether the contracts awarded and the payments made to GCStrategies and other companies incorporated by its cofounders aligned with applicable policy instruments and whether value for money for these contracts was obtained.
The Auditor General of Canada has concluded its audit on Federal Real Property Management and has put forth her recommendations.
Public Services and Procurement Canada, in partnership with Indigenous Services Canada and the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, are actively working to increase the participation of Indigenous businesses in federal procurement.
Public Services and Procurement Canada, in partnership with Indigenous Services Canada and the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, are actively working to increase the participation of Indigenous businesses in federal procurement.
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All questions regarding the Indigenous Business Directory, verification of Indigeneity and alleged cases of Indigenous misrepresentation should be directed to Indigenous Services Canada.