Federal Procurement Ombud releases 2025-26 Annual Report
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What happened
The Federal Procurement Ombud released its 2025-26 Annual Report, which was tabled in Parliament on September 22, 2026, by the Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, Joël Lightbound. The report covers the period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, and emphasizes the role of the Office of the Procurement Ombud in promoting fairness and transparency in federal procurement. Demand for the Ombud's services grew during the year, recording 851 procurement-related cases and 16 requests for Alternative Dispute Resolution.
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Why it matters
The report highlights the increasing reliance on the Office of the Procurement Ombud for independent oversight of federal contracts. Reviews completed during the year helped federal departments strengthen procurement practices and improve supplier confidence in the system. The theme of the report, Time for Results, emphasizes moving toward measurable outcomes for suppliers and taxpayers.
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- parliamentThe legislative body where the report was presented.
- governmentThe governing body whose procurement practices are reviewed.
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