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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.
Notes:
- 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.
The Minister of Public Safety introduced Bill C-2, which proposes various legislative amendments, including changes to the Canada Post Corporation Act to allow law enforcement to search and seize contraband in the mail where authorized to do so in accordance with federal law, and expand the authority of postal inspectors to open letters in addition to parcels.
Protecting Canadian sovereignty and keeping Canadians safe by securing our borders is a government priority. Public Services and Procurement Canada supports this priority in its role as a common service provider by leading procurements related to border crossings.
The National Capital Commission (NCC) is the long-term planner and principal steward of significant public places, and a partner in the development, conservation and improvement of Canada’s National Capital Region (NCR).
Note: The official residences, which also fall under the NCC’s purview, are addressed in a separate note