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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 plastics.
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 refreshing technical studies on a potential 6th interprovincial crossing in the National Capital Region and developing a Long-term Integrated Interprovincial Crossings Plan.
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is delivering on the Government of Canada’s commitments to increase the diversity of bidders on government contracts.
Status update of video oath ceremonies.
Canada’s Resettlement of LGBTI refugees
On September 23, 2021, SNC-Lavalin Inc. and SNC-Lavalin International Inc. were charged with a number of offences under the Criminal Code of Canada, including fraud on the government and forgery, which are listed offences under the Integrity Regime. In response to these charges, the Registrar of Ineligibility and Suspension (the Registrar) entered into discussion with SNC regarding their status under the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy. On May 11, 2022, the Quebec Superior Court approved a remediation agreement between Quebec prosecutors and the company, effectively staying the September 2021 charges. Shortly after this, the Registrar signed an administrative agreement with the company under the Integrity Regime to allow the company to continue to participate in federal procurements while mitigating the risks to the Government of Canada.
Note: All questions regarding the remediation agreement should be referred to the Bureau du Directeur des poursuites criminelles et pénales (DPCP) in Quebec
Pacific Salmon
Safety-at-Sea: Sarah Anne Transportation Safety Board Investigation Report
How is the Government of Canada addressing Internet affordability in Canada for those who need it most?
North Atlantic Carbon Observatory