Changes to rules for ‘national security’ contracts bypass competition and raise concerns of potential abuse, say procurement watchers

Loosening rules around the use of the National Security Exception may speed up defence procurement, but it could have trade-offs when it comes to accountability, say experts.
Joel Lightbound
Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound, who has been leading this file since May, said his priorities include streamlining the procurement process.

The federal government has expanded a powerful procurement tool, giving departments greater freedom to bypass competitive procurement rules by citing national security. While some observers say this may help speed up defence procurement, critics say it may do so at the ...

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