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Public Services and Procurement

Jean-Yves Duclos
On Dec. 17, Public Services and Procurement Canada, led by Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, released its 2024 departmental results report which showed a $92-million overall rise in spending from the previous fiscal year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 8, 2024
On Dec. 3, Treasury Board President Anita Anand appeared at the House Government Operations and Estimates Committee to take questions about cuts to the public service. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 8, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 8, 2024
On Dec. 3, Treasury Board President Anita Anand appeared at the House Government Operations and Estimates Committee to take questions about cuts to the public service. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 28, 2024
Indigenous researcher Crystal Semaganis says former minister Randy Boissonnault should not remain in Liberal caucus amid allegations his former company falsely claimed Indigenous status in bids to secure federal funds. Screenshot courtesy of ParlVu
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 28, 2024
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 28, 2024
Indigenous researcher Crystal Semaganis says former minister Randy Boissonnault should not remain in Liberal caucus amid allegations his former company falsely claimed Indigenous status in bids to secure federal funds. Screenshot courtesy of ParlVu
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 28, 2024
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair says 'Treasury Board has made a decision to exempt the Department of National Defence and the CAF from any other reductions that are currently being contemplated' as feds seek to find $15-billion in savings. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 28, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 28, 2024
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair says 'Treasury Board has made a decision to exempt the Department of National Defence and the CAF from any other reductions that are currently being contemplated' as feds seek to find $15-billion in savings. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 27, 2024
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair says he is 'in a hurry' to accelerate procurement efforts to meet the urgent needs of the Canadian Armed Forces, but he needs help from the defence industry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 27, 2024
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 27, 2024
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair says he is 'in a hurry' to accelerate procurement efforts to meet the urgent needs of the Canadian Armed Forces, but he needs help from the defence industry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 26, 2024
Randy Boissonnault resigned from cabinet on Nov. 20, following reports that Global Health Imports Corporation, a firm he previously co-owned, described itself as 'wholly Indigenous-owned' in bids for federal contracts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 26, 2024
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 26, 2024
Randy Boissonnault resigned from cabinet on Nov. 20, following reports that Global Health Imports Corporation, a firm he previously co-owned, described itself as 'wholly Indigenous-owned' in bids for federal contracts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 18, 2020
The Centre Block building, pictured on July 15, is likely to see new construction in its previously unused courtyard spaces as part of the massive modernization and renovation project that's now underway. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 18, 2020
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 18, 2020
The Centre Block building, pictured on July 15, is likely to see new construction in its previously unused courtyard spaces as part of the massive modernization and renovation project that's now underway. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 2, 2020
The Indigenous Peoples space, formerly the U.S. Embassy building, at 100 Wellington St. is pictured on Feb. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 2, 2020
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 2, 2020
The Indigenous Peoples space, formerly the U.S. Embassy building, at 100 Wellington St. is pictured on Feb. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | November 2, 2020
Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PISPC) president Debi Daviau, left, and Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) national president Chris Aylward. The Treasury Board released new guidelines around ‘Other Leave With Pay’ provisions on Oct. 26, a decision which 'disproportionately' affects women, says Mr. Aylward. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia & The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | November 2, 2020
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | November 2, 2020
Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PISPC) president Debi Daviau, left, and Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) national president Chris Aylward. The Treasury Board released new guidelines around ‘Other Leave With Pay’ provisions on Oct. 26, a decision which 'disproportionately' affects women, says Mr. Aylward. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia & The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | November 2, 2020
Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada Anita Anand, left, and Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Catherine McKenna. Ms. McKenna, who is also the MP for Ottawa Centre, says she will 'continue to advocate for Garderie Tunney’s Daycare and tenants of PSPC buildings throughout this challenging time.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | November 2, 2020
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | November 2, 2020
Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada Anita Anand, left, and Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Catherine McKenna. Ms. McKenna, who is also the MP for Ottawa Centre, says she will 'continue to advocate for Garderie Tunney’s Daycare and tenants of PSPC buildings throughout this challenging time.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | October 26, 2020
Liberal MP Steve MacKinnon, pictured left on June 12, 2019, and Digital Government Minister Joyce Murray, right, pictured speaking at a Next Generation HR and Pay System. Ms. Murray says she wants 'people in the public service who are interested in this to continue to feel that they can be engaged in the discussion.' The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | October 26, 2020
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | October 26, 2020
Liberal MP Steve MacKinnon, pictured left on June 12, 2019, and Digital Government Minister Joyce Murray, right, pictured speaking at a Next Generation HR and Pay System. Ms. Murray says she wants 'people in the public service who are interested in this to continue to feel that they can be engaged in the discussion.' The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 14, 2020
Construction workers are pictured on the site of the planned underground parliamentary welcome centre in front of the Centre Block building on July 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 14, 2020
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 14, 2020
Construction workers are pictured on the site of the planned underground parliamentary welcome centre in front of the Centre Block building on July 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | September 9, 2020
Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada, which are overseen by Health Minister Patty Hajdu, posted the highest number of custom public opinion research studies and the highest bill at $2.8-million for 2019-20, according to a recent report. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | September 9, 2020
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | September 9, 2020
Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada, which are overseen by Health Minister Patty Hajdu, posted the highest number of custom public opinion research studies and the highest bill at $2.8-million for 2019-20, according to a recent report. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains and the Trudeau government are facing calls to mobilize private sector capital in support of entrepreneurs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains and the Trudeau government are facing calls to mobilize private sector capital in support of entrepreneurs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | August 13, 2020
The work of Procurement Minister Anita Anand, pictured June 2, 2020, speaking with reporters in the West Block, during the pandemic has demonstrated federal procurement can be more agile, says University of Ottawa professor Barbara Orser. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | August 13, 2020
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | August 13, 2020
The work of Procurement Minister Anita Anand, pictured June 2, 2020, speaking with reporters in the West Block, during the pandemic has demonstrated federal procurement can be more agile, says University of Ottawa professor Barbara Orser. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 27, 2020
Liberal MP Omar Alghabra says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has tasked Clerk of the Privy Council Ian Shugart for increasing attention to diversity within the federal public service, as well as ministers within their own departments. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 27, 2020
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | July 27, 2020
Liberal MP Omar Alghabra says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has tasked Clerk of the Privy Council Ian Shugart for increasing attention to diversity within the federal public service, as well as ministers within their own departments. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 20, 2020
The government recently moved oversight of its 16 ministers' regional offices to the Privy Council Office, plus, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured speaking to reporters about the government's response to COVID-19 outside Rideau Cottage on June 18, is once again getting advice from former PMO policy head Michael McNair. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 20, 2020
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 20, 2020
The government recently moved oversight of its 16 ministers' regional offices to the Privy Council Office, plus, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured speaking to reporters about the government's response to COVID-19 outside Rideau Cottage on June 18, is once again getting advice from former PMO policy head Michael McNair. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade