Reloading Canada’s procurement weapon to accelerate innovation, diversification, and resilience

To survive U.S. trade volatility and escape its low-productivity trap, Ottawa must stop forcing agile Canadian innovators into the rigid moulds of incumbents.

Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound. In the era of volatile global markets and the artificial intelligence revolution, the hidden costs of restrictive procurement practices are already too high, writes Horatio M. Morgan.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY HORATIO MORGAN

December 10, 2025

As tariff threats and geopolitical uncertainty resurface, public procurement must become a...

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