Press Release Department: Federal - Public Works and Government Services Canada

Public Services and Procurement Minister Judy Foote (Bonavista-Burin-Trinity, Nfld.) launched the public consultation on the future use of the 100 Wellington building, during a public information session in Ottawa. Canadians can indicate their preference for six potential uses for the building, or propose their own ideas on how to best transform this building into a key Canadian institution. The … Read more

On behalf of Minister of Public Works and Government Services Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.), National Defence Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Alta.) announced the awarding of contracts worth potentially more than $493 million to Rheinmetall Canada Inc. of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, to provide much-needed equipment for the Canadian Armed Forces-an Integrated Soldier System and a Medium … Read more

On behalf of Minister of Public Works and Government Services Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.), Conservative MP Bob Zimmer (Prince George-Peace River, B.C.) announced contract awards and investments totalling $53 million for the Alaska Highway. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-5421.

On behalf of Minister of Public Works and Government Services Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.), National Defence Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Alta.) and Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) announced the awarding of two competitive contracts valued at $834 million to Mack Defense, LLC, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA, for the purchase of new trucks for the Canadian Armed Forces under the … Read more

On behalf of Minister of Public Works and Government Services Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.), Conservative MP Dave Van Kesteren (Chatham-Kent-Essex, Ont.) announced that the Government of Canada has awarded a contract to Hike Metal Products from Wheatley, Ont., to build the next generation of Canadian Coast Guard search and rescue lifeboats. The build contract is valued at $43.4 million … Read more

The Government of Canada is taking action on its commitment in the 2015 Economic Action Plan to ensure that it does business with ethical suppliers in Canada and abroad. Today, Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) announced the implementation of the new government-wide Integrity Regime for procurement and real property transactions. More information is … Read more

Minister of Public Works and Government Services Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance Andrew Saxton (North Vancouver, B.C.), and Conservative MP John Weston (West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country, B.C.) witnessed the start of construction of the first Offshore Fisheries Science Vessel. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-5421.

On behalf of Minister of Public Works and Government Services Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.), National Revenue Minister Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Delta-Richmond, B.C.) announced announce that Public Works and Government Services Canada has awarded a contract worth $549,009 to Star Solutions International Inc. This contract is awarded under the Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP) for their LTE Band … Read more

Minister of Public Works and Government Services Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) along with Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister of Labour Scott Armstrong (Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley, N.S.), cut steel on a test module for the Harry DeWolf, the lead Arctic Offshore Patrol Ship. Building this test module will enable the shipyard to test its new … Read more

Minister of Public Works and Government Services Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) unveiled the newly rehabilitated Sir John A. Macdonald Building across from Parliament Hill. This 1930s art deco/beaux arts heritage building located at 144 Wellington Street will serve as the new home for parliamentary meetings and functions. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-5421.