Government procurement should reflect Canada’s real wealth: its SMEs

Behind every small business, are people who take risks, innovate and create jobs in our communities. By finally opening the government procurement door for them, we’re choosing a country that’s fairer, bolder and truer to its potential.

People pictured crossing O’Connor Street across from the West Block in downtown Ottawa, on Aug. 26, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY SENATOR DANIèLE HENKEL

September 11, 2025

Small and medium-sized enterprises represent 98 per cent of Canada’s businesses, employ over half of our workforce and generate nearly half of our GDP. They’re everywhere, vibrant and vital.

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