‘ArriveCan is different than other scandals,’ say experts, warning improprieties ‘erode public confidence’
‘If we repeat the same mistakes, obviously we’re not doing the right thing,’ says Patrice Poitevin, a retired senior RCMP investigator.
Conservative MPs push officials for answers after RCMP lays fraud charges against consultant
‘No department is safe from fraud,’ says Catherine Poulin, assistant deputy minister of the departmental oversight branch at Public Services and Procurement Canada.
Bottom line? We’re procuring ships for two-to-three times their real costs
In addition to the ships’ more than doubled price tag, delivery will take twice as long. Worse, to date no one has been held accountable for this fiasco.
We must prioritize sustainable procurement to meet climate targets
Our values shape who we are. If we are going to realize a net-zero future, we need to deeply consider what we value and what it’s worth to us.
PSPC official gives pay system update
New cranes coming for Centre Block site this fall as project health trackers tick closer to trouble
For the first time since 2022, health trackers for the multibillion-dollar Centre Block project have slipped, pointing to mounting concerns over progress.
Health-plan switch remains ‘a disaster’ despite improvements, say union, Bloc MP
The Canada Life plan is ‘still not pulling its weight’ in the year since the health-care plan provider changed, says PIPSC’s Colby Briggs.
Canada has a procurement problem. Here’s one way to fix it
We need legislation to allow bypassing the traditional procurement process, and instead outsource the development of new solutions to the private sector and non-profits.
Blaming public service won’t resolve procurement issues, but more resources and oversight needed, says Duclos
Public Services and Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos reflects on a turbulent year in government contracting.
Ottawa’s office market, and affordable housing supply, hinge on how the feds offload vacant office space
Considering Canada needs to build five million extra residential units by 2030, speed is a priority.
