Procurement ombud says concerns remain over defence contracting years after ‘deeply troubling’ favouritism findings

'Remaining concerns around training and contract‑data reporting make it clear that stronger oversight is still needed,' says NDP MP Don Davies.

Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic's previous review of the Department of National Defence's procurement practices found it used contracting criteria that favoured certain suppliers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY IREM KOCA

May 19, 2026

The federal procurement watchdog says some concerns remain after a recent review found the defence department fell short of fulfilling all recommendations set out in a 2022 report that revealed the department had favoured certain bidders in its procurements.

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