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

Minister of Public Works and Government Services Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) announced the launch of the fifth Call for Proposals for the Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP), while visiting Tektrap, a Gatineau-based company that received a BCIP contract and is now selling its product internationally. Over the coming months, Public Works and Government Services Canada will match the pre-qualified … Read more

The Government of Canada announced that it has completed all required amendments to both the acquisition and long-term in-service support contracts with Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation for the acquisition and maintenance of 28 CH-148 Cyclone helicopters for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). These contract amendments are further to the Principles of Agreement announced in January … Read more

Independent Review Panel members spoke publicly about their involvement in the process to evaluate options to replace Canada’s CF-18 fleet. The panel also released a public statement, which attested to the rigour and impartiality of the process. The panel, established as a part of the Seven-Point Plan for the CF-18 replacement, was comprised of experts external to … Read more

Minister of Public Works and Government Services Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) outlined at CANSEC 2014 the government’s progress on implementing Canada’s Defence Procurement Strategy. Finley reiterated the government’s commitment to working with industry to leverage purchases of defence equipment, encouraging job creation, economic growth and prosperity across Canada. 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.), Conservative MP Devinder Shory (Calgary Northeast, Alta.) announced that the Government of Canada has awarded a contract to Calgary company NovAtel Inc. for its innovation, the GAJT-700ML, through the Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP). The GAJT-700ML is an advanced, single-unit GPS anti-jam antenna … Read more

On behalf of Minister of Public Works and Government Services Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Works and Government Services Bernard Trottier (Etobicoke-Lakeshore, Ont.) was pleased to announce that the Government of Canada has awarded a contract to Toronto company Morgan Solar Inc. for its innovation, the Savanna(TM) tracker, through the Build in Canada Innovation … Read more

Minister of Public Works and Government Services Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) attended the Western Innovation Forum to provide an update on Canada’s new Defence Procurement Strategy (DPS). The DPS has three key objectives: delivering the right equipment to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Canadian Coast Guard in a timely manner; leveraging the purchases of defence … Read more

The Government of Canada awarded a contract to Raytheon Canada Limited, for the operation and maintenance of the North Warning System. Raytheon presented the lowest-cost compliant bid and will provide the greatest economic benefits for the Inuit. The contractor proposed achieving Inuit Benefits and projected targets towards jobs and growth for the Inuit well exceeding the … Read more

Minister of Public Works and Government Services Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) addressed the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce on Canada’s new Defence Procurement Strategy (DPS), announced in February 2014. The Defence Procurement Strategy (DPS) has three key objectives: delivering the right equipment to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard in a timely manner; leveraging our … Read more

Canada and Norway have signed an industrial security arrangement that supports ongoing bilateral trade and contributes to international security. It opens the door to more opportunities for Canadian companies by allowing them to bid on Norwegian contracts requiring access to classified information. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-5421.