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What is the Government of Canada doing to be a leader in zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) and battery manufacturing?
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is working to modernize and simplify procurement.
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is delivering on the Government of Canada’s commitments to increase the diversity of bidders on government contracts.
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is actively working to increase the participation of Indigenous businesses in federal procurement.
Note: A separate QP card on identifying diverse firms covers the issue of self-identification of Indigenous firms
Public Services and Procurement Canada’s (PSPC) Crown-owned building portfolio (excluding housing) is achieving results in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and towards becoming net-zero carbon, in response to the Greening Government Strategy (GGS). The department is also achieving results toward zero plastic waste.
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, 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.
The global nature of supply chains puts procurements at the potential risk of the goods having been produced using forced labour and human trafficking.
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- all questions regarding the import prohibition of goods that are mined, manufactured or produced by forced labour should be directed to the Minister of Public Safety, as the Minister responsible for the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
- Supermax forced labour allegations is now a standalone QP note
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) put in place 32 contracts with 13 suppliers for nitrile gloves beginning in March 2020. Globally, the majority of nitrile gloves are manufactured in Malaysia, a country where there have been noted instances of forced labour. In December 2020, it was brought to PSPC’s attention that there was a possible forced labour issue with suppliers in Malaysia and actions were taken to remind suppliers of their obligations. In October 2021, PSPC received information of allegations indicating the use of forced labour in Supermax Healthcare Canada’s manufacturing operations in Malaysia. Following discussions, Canada and Supermax Healthcare Canada mutually agreed in December 2021 to terminate two contracts for nitrile gloves manufactured in Malaysia.
Note: All questions regarding the import prohibition of goods that are mined, manufactured or produced by forced labour should be directed to the Minister of Public Safety, as the Minister responsible for the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
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 2017 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 gap, security and interoperability requirements, costs, and Canada’s participation in the Joint Strike Fighter Program 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
- All questions related to trade issues should be answered by the Minister of Foreign Affairs
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