Procurement Insights

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Tenders vs RFPs — Setting up Your Infrastructure Project for Success

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Published: April 14, 2021

Authors: Andrew Konopelny, Milad Alishahi, Jeremie Roussel

Categories: Construction, Construction Projects, Municipal, P3 & Infrastructure, Procurement

With significant new funding available for various municipal and provincial infrastructure projects, many procurement processes will start over the next several months. Construction projects start with procuring design and construction services,… Read More

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Saskatchewan’s Infrastructure Stimulus Plan: Building a Joint Venture to Win Projects

Insight

Published: June 17, 2020

Authors: John Dipple, Randy Brunet, Q.C., Matt Barnes

Categories: Construction, Construction Projects, Corporate / Commercial, COVID-19, Innovation, Data and Technology, P3 & Infrastructure, Procurement

GETTING READY NOW The Saskatchewan government recently announced a $7.5-billion program to invest in infrastructure over the next two years and to help stimulate the province’s economic recovery post COVID-19. According to… Read More

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Can Saskatchewan’s $7.5B Infrastructure Investment Balance Economic and Community Benefits with Trade Agreement Compliance?

Insight

Published: May 20, 2020

Authors: John Dipple, Aziz Aboudheir, Chad Eggerman

Categories: COVID-19, P3 & Infrastructure, Procurement

On Wednesday, May 6, 2020, Premier Scott Moe announced an increase of $2 billion to Saskatchewan’s capital plan to stimulate the province’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. This increase brings the… Read More

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New Public Procurement Obligations Effective July 1, 2017

Insight

Published: June 23, 2017

Authors: Breanne Lothian, John Dipple

Categories: Procurement

The public procurement landscape is set for a refresh on July 1, 2017, when the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (“CFTA”) comes into effect and replaces the existing Agreement on Internal… Read More

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Anti-Corruption Regulation in Canada: Why It Matters for Your Business

Insight

Published: January 10, 2017

Author: Saravan Veylan

Categories: Compliance, Risk & Crisis Response, Construction, Corporate Governance, Mining & Natural Resources, Procurement, Regulatory & Criminal Offenses

Authors: Paul Goldman, Derek Hoffman, Saravan Veylan and Jocelyn Sirois Anti-corruption laws in Canada and elsewhere have become increasingly relevant in recent years. As a result, Canadian businesses and organizations must… Read More