Procurement Insights

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

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Published: June 17, 2020

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

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

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

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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

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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