‘No sugarcoating the fact that changes are needed’: watchdog calls on feds to act now to fix procurement

The federal procurement watchdog is also 'considering' a review of Indigenous procurement, but has yet to set up reasonable grounds or scope.

Procurement Ombudsman Alexander Jeglic's reviews into the ArriveCan saga unveiled deep-rooted issues in Canada’s procurement system this past winter.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY IREM KOCA

October 25, 2024

UPDATED October 25, 2024

Federal Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic says he is “absolutely frustrated” with the slow progress on fixing persistent issues plaguing federal procurement.

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