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Alexander Jeglic, Procurement Ombud, issued a statement: “Ombuds Day is an important reminder of the vital role Ombuds play in the lives of Canadians. While each office may have a different mandate, we are united by a shared mission: to promote fairness, foster openness and transparency, and resolve complaints and disputes. Now more than ever, we … Read more

The Office of the Procurement Ombud (OPO) released a new research study under its Knowledge Deepening and Sharing initiative, examining recurring issues related to the administration of federal construction contracts. Some of the common issues raised include poorly defined scopes of work, inconsistent use of standard contract documents and a lack of clarity and effectiveness of substantial performance … Read more