‘Very few truly understand how it currently works’: procurement watchdog puts defence contracting under microscope

The Office of the Procurement Ombud is putting together a research study on defence procurement, with early outreach suggesting the new Defence Investment Agency marked a significant change in what people see as a confusing landscape.

Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic's work plan for 2026 also includes publishing his review of the government's Indigenous procurement activities, and keeping an eye on the feds' Buy Canadian plans.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY IREM KOCA

January 16, 2026

A federal watchdog says he is studying defence procurement as the government moves to overhaul the problem-plagued system, but that his research shows few people understand how it currently works.

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