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Public Services and Procurement Canada’s procurement relationship with Dalian and Coradix.
Allegations of misconduct have been made against Global Health Imports Corporation, a supplier to the Government of Canada. There is interest in how the Office of Supplier Integrity and Compliance is addressing the risk the supplier poses.
The Canada Public Land Bank was launched in August 2024 to unlock public lands for housing; properties continue to be added to meet the deliverables outlined in Budget 2024 to support the Public Lands for Homes Plan.
Public Services and Procurement Canada, on behalf of the Department of National Defence, issued a Request for Information to industry stakeholders to gain further information on the availability of submarines that are currently in service or in production, and the industry’s capability and capacity to build and deliver up to 12 submarines to Canada.
Public Services and Procurement Canada is implementing the Long Term Vision and Plan, a multi-decade strategy to restore and modernize the Parliamentary Precinct.
On October 21, 2024, the Auditor General wrote to the Speaker of the House of Commons to inform the House that her office will conduct a performance audit on all payments and government contracts awarded to GCStrategies.
The Government of Canada’s is pursuing its efforts to investigate and deter fraudulent billing by sub-contractors for suppliers on professional services contracts. Since March, Public Services and Procurement Canada has disclosed a total of seven cases that have been referred to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (i.e., three cases in March, one older case in July when charges were laid, and three cases on November 6th).
On September 13, 2024, an article by CBC News reported the General Purpose Sleeping Bag System was unsuitable and did not provide sufficient warmth while on winter exercises.
Changes in Procurement Services in Response to the Procurement Ombud’s and Auditor General’s Reports
On November 2, 2022, a motion was passed by the House of Commons that called on the Office of the Auditor General of Canada to conduct a performance audit on ArriveCAN, including on contracts and subcontracts, as well as payments under those contracts.
Reports resulting from a review carried out by the Office of the Procurement Ombud and an audit conducted by the Office of the Auditor General were tabled on January 29, 2024, and February 12, 2024, respectively. The reports highlight serious concerns regarding project management and offer recommendations pertaining to procurement, specifically with regard to professional services.
The National Shipbuilding Strategy is a long-term commitment to renew the vessel fleets of the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard, create a sustainable marine sector, and generate economic benefits for Canadians.
Notes:
- Questions on budget, requirements, timelines, international comparisons, and project management should be directed to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard or the Minister of National Defence
- Questions related to Canadian sanctions against Russia should be directed to the Minister of Foreign Affairs