The Office of the Procurement Ombud

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The Office of the Procurement Ombud (OPO) is a neutral and independent organization that helps resolve contracting disputes between businesses and the federal government.

Our latest Knowledge Deepening and Sharing (KDS) study explores the governance, competing priorities, and systemic chall...
09/14/2026

Our latest Knowledge Deepening and Sharing (KDS) study explores the governance, competing priorities, and systemic challenges that shape defence procurement in Canada.

Looking to better understand the system and the considerations driving change?

📘 Read the report: https://opo-boa.gc.ca/tcc-eng.html

Heading to the 2026 Nunavut Trade Show & Conference? So are we! From September 14–17, the Office of the Procurement Ombu...
09/11/2026

Heading to the 2026 Nunavut Trade Show & Conference? So are we!

From September 14–17, the Office of the Procurement Ombud will be in Iqaluit, Nunavut, connecting with businesses, organizations and stakeholders from across the North.

Visit our booth to learn how we support fairness, openness and transparency in federal procurement. We hope to see you there!

The Procurement Ombud just published a report on his review of a complaint about the acquisition of Remotely Piloted Air...
09/08/2026

The Procurement Ombud just published a report on his review of a complaint about the acquisition of Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) Advanced Operations Training by the Department of National Defence (DND).

Read the full report to learn more about this review, and the Procurement Ombud’s findings: https://opo-boa.gc.ca/praapp-prorev/2026/satp-rpas-fra.html

Happy Labour Day weekend!As we head into the long weekend, we'd like to recognize the dedication and hard work of all wo...
09/04/2026

Happy Labour Day weekend!

As we head into the long weekend, we'd like to recognize the dedication and hard work of all workers across Canada!

Whether you're spending the weekend relaxing, travelling or enjoying time with loved ones, we wish you a safe and restful Labour Day weekend.

Looking for something to read this weekend? Check out our latest KDS reports: https://opo-boa.gc.ca/connaissances-knowledge-eng.html

Women’s Economic and Leadership Opportunities Fund 2026 call for proposals is now open! The Government of Canada is acce...
09/04/2026

Women’s Economic and Leadership Opportunities Fund 2026 call for proposals is now open!

The Government of Canada is accepting applications for projects that help advance women's economic participation and leadership.

Funding is available for initiatives that:
🔹 Increase women's access to leadership opportunities
🔹 Support women in STEM, skilled trades and other traditionally male-dominated fields
🔹 Help women succeed in an AI-driven economy

📅 Application deadline: September 15, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (PT)

Learn more and apply: 🔗 https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/funding/funding-opportunities/advancing-leadership/about.html

Happy September! 🍂A new month is an opportunity to reflect on the principles that guide our work.As we begin September, ...
09/01/2026

Happy September! 🍂

A new month is an opportunity to reflect on the principles that guide our work.

As we begin September, we're reaffirming our commitment to the 5 pillars that guide our work:

Diversity
Simplification
Transparency
Knowledge Deepening and Sharing (KDS)
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

These 5 pillars are at the core of the work we do to support suppliers and federal organizations, promote fairness in federal procurement, and help strengthen Canada's procurement system.

Learn more about our work: opo-boa.gc.ca

Women's Equality DayToday, we recognize the achievements and contributions of women across Canada.At OPO, we're proud to...
08/26/2026

Women's Equality Day

Today, we recognize the achievements and contributions of women across Canada.

At OPO, we're proud to participate in events like the EWB™ Women in Business Summit, where we connect with women entrepreneurs, answer questions about federal procurement, and share information about the services available to support suppliers.

Building awareness is one way we can help businesses navigate the federal procurement process.

Looking to learn more? Explore resources available through the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy: https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/ised/

Fair procurement practices don’t happen by accident. 👀The Office of the Procurement Ombud conducts independent procureme...
08/25/2026

Fair procurement practices don’t happen by accident. 👀

The Office of the Procurement Ombud conducts independent procurement practice reviews to assess the fairness, openness and transparency of federal procurement practices.

These reviews also consider whether practices align with applicable laws, policies, guidelines and standards.

Learn more about procurement practice reviews and read previous PPR reports: opo-boa.gc.ca/en/procurement-practice-reviews

World Humanitarian DayToday, we recognize the dedication of humanitarian workers around the world who support people and...
08/19/2026

World Humanitarian Day

Today, we recognize the dedication of humanitarian workers around the world who support people and communities in times of crisis.

Effective public procurement helps governments acquire the goods and services needed to deliver essential programs and respond when they are needed most.

Did you know?Some of the most common procurement issues identified by OPO include evaluation concerns, deviations from c...
08/17/2026

Did you know?

Some of the most common procurement issues identified by OPO include evaluation concerns, deviations from contract terms and conditions, inconsistent behaviour by federal officials, and the complexity of federal procurement.

Learn more about these recurring procurement issues and our work by exploring our previous Annual Reports: https://opo-boa.gc.ca/repann-annrep-eng.html

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