Alberta's United Conservative Party has expelled its former infrastructure minister from caucus over his repeated criticism of the government's handling of the health-care contract scandal. "Criticizi...

After staff flagged procurement thresholds, commissioners voted to advertise a request for proposals to provide snow removal on County Road to Big Sky, including discussion of potentially making the contract multiyear; Holly of BSOA asked for clear coordination among vendors if multiple contractors operate concurrently.

The county CEO reviewed the Charter Review Commission’s recommendations including moving the annual budget cycle to Oct. 1 and updating procurement policies; law staff provided a home‑rule analysis and commissioners debated whether the CEO should have unilateral power to create or abolish departments or whether such actions should be subject to a B

Council discusses implementing procurement policies to improve financial management and contract oversight.

Council discusses lowering procurement thresholds to improve financial accountability during economic challenges

CFO presented an FY27 budget update showing an approved figure around $226.16 million with $7.9M from the state and $5M from the city; the committee voted to refer two procurement policy amendments to the governance committee and advanced routine food service and operational contract renewals to the full board.

SMITHS FALLS — Council is supporting a major rewrite of its procurement policy that would reset the way the town purchases goods and services, streamline internal approvals, and give preference to…

Several recent executive orders promise to reform federal acquisition, notably “Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement.” If only it were so easy. The FAR unloved The FAR is long at over 2,000…

The council adopted same-week amendments to two management policies, FM14-2 (procurement thresholds) and FM15-1 (income grants), increasing the regional administrator’s signature authority from $500,000 to $2,000,000 to shorten procurement lead times and provide operational flexibility.

Mississauga’s $140M hospital façade contract went to a U.S. firm, sparking concerns about lost local jobs and calls for stronger “Buy Canada” procurement rules.

County grant manager and GrantWorks told the court an ARPA-funded pickup (project 2486) was processed properly but was advertised as a small purchase though the final price exceeded local thresholds; commissioners authorized the county judge to execute the ARPA funding acknowledgment and discussed updating procurement rules for larger purchases.

EAST CENTRAL ISD staff described recommended updates to procurement and asset-control policies to align with federal guidance, proposed materials-testing and commissioning vendors for construction projects, and presented plans for a secure bus maintenance and parking facility.

In light of the Trump Administration’s sweeping activities that have impacted the U.S. federal procurement system, GW Law has created a “tracker” to help students, alumni, and friends of the GW Law…

Government Mandates New Procurement Rules Favoring Ontario Businesses On March 30, 2026, the Government of Ontario enacted significant changes to public sector procurement practices through the Buy Ontario Procurement Directive, effective April 13, 2026. This directive combines the Building Ontario Businesses Initiative (BOBI), the Procurement Restriction Policy concerning United States businesses, and new requirements for

Ontario has implemented a Procurement Restriction Policy impacting US businesses seeking provincial government contracts amidst ongoing trade disputes between the US and Canada. This policy effectively bars US-based companies from bidding on new procurements of goods and services, regardless of value, for government entities and Broader Public Sector organizations. A US business is defined as one headquartered or with a main office in the US, possessing fewer than 250 Canadian full-time employees. The definition extends to subsidiaries controlled by US corporations. A narrow exemption exists if a US company is the sole provider and delays are impossible, requiring high-level approval even for smaller procurements. These restrictions potentially conflict with Canada's commitments under the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement, which promotes non-discriminatory practices. The policy remains in place pending resolution of tariff issues, but the US may initiate a WTO challenge. US companies interested in bidding on Ontario contracts should verify their eligibility with the relevant contracting authority. This article provides general guidance and should not be considered legal advice.

Ontario has implemented a new Procurement Restriction Policy, effective immediately, barring U.S. businesses from participating in provincial energy procurements. This directive, communicated by the Ontario Minister of Energy and Mines to the Ontario Energy Board and the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), follows the imposition of U.S. tariffs impacting Ontario's economy. The policy applies broadly to all provincial ministries, agencies, Ontario Power Generation, and the IESO. A U.S. business is defined as any entity, regardless of its structure, with headquarters or a main office in the U.S., and employing fewer than 250 full-time Canadian employees during the procurement process. This definition also encompasses Canadian subsidiaries of U.S. companies. Public sector entities are permitted to accept a business's assertion that it doesn't qualify as a U.S. business, alleviating the need for independent verification. While bidders can be asked to confirm they do not meet the definition of a U.S. business, it remains the business’s responsibility to accurately represent their status. Existing procurements, specifically those with issued documentation prior to March 2025, are exempt. The applicability of the policy to procurement documents that are in draft or design phases requires further clarification, impacting processes like the IESO's Long-Term 2 and Transmitter Selection Framework. Exceptions exist for situations involving urgent needs where a U.S. business is the only feasible option. Procuring from a U.S. business under these circumstances necessitates a documented business case and approval from a designated authority.

Members discuss adapting procurement rules to streamline operations for local projects and consulting.

Council discusses requirements for design build procurement policy to streamline project processes.

KSDE staff told the board their decade-old KIOSK suite needs a new RFP for ongoing maintenance after procurement denied a sole-source exception; staff said the system streamlines grant reporting and is funded by federal/state set-asides (ESEA/IDEA).

Council approves $2.5M contract for East Roadway improvements and amends procurement policies.