- U.S. tariff policies are causing shockwaves in Canadian manufacturing.
- CFIB advises on federal procurement policy as a response to US tariffs impacting Canadian business.
Scrutiny mounts over government procurement practices in Canada
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What happened
A recent analysis published in the Toronto Star found that American-controlled corporations received an estimated $7.8 billion in federal contracts during the first 16 months of Mark Carney’s tenure as Prime Minister. The report noted that the share of federal procurement dollars going to American-controlled companies increased from approximately one-fifth to nearly one-third under his government.
From wellandtribune.ca
Why it matters
The findings prompted questions regarding the government's stated 'Buy Canadian' agenda. The focus is on the procurement practices managed by the Major Projects Office in Ottawa.
From wellandtribune.ca
Who's involved
- Mark CarneyPrime Minister of Canada
- OttawaCapital city of Canada where government operations are based
- Major Projects OfficeGovernment agency responsible for infrastructure projects and procurement
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The entities involved
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Mark Carney
24th prime minister of Canada since 2025
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Ottawa
capital city of Canada
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