Public Services and Procurement Canada

A daunting task for a new procurement director! On March 12, 2020, Martin Montreuil’s work took on a whole new meaning when he joined the Pandemic Response Sector to find and buy personal protective equipment for the Government of Canada. Little did he know he would go viral on social media in the process! Read his story: http://ow.ly/vDGP50EJSpb #PSPCStories #Covid19

#DYK we monitor former coal mines on department-owned properties to ensure the public and the environment are protected from potential land collapses into former underground workings? In the fall of 2019, our Cape Breton Operations (CBO) team launched a geo-technical drilling program throughout a number of Cape Breton’s coal-mining communities. The CBO team identified five sites as being at risk of collapse, one of which was the Ray (Bozo) Steele Memorial Ballpark in New Waterford, Nova Scotia. In December 2020, excavation work began to stabilize and repair the areas at high risk of collapse. #NationalMiningWeek

We’re currently seeking experts for our procurement program. If service and technology acquisition, commercial and alternative acquisitions, defence and major projects, and marine procurement interest you, this opportunity is for you! Apply before May 12 and become a professional buyer http://ow.ly/yGn450EIPal #GCJobs

Congratulations to the Canadian Coast Guard on this great announcement! Thanks to the #NationalShipbuildingStrategy, these new icebreakers will be built in Canada by the Canadian marine industry and will generate economic benefits across the country !

Will a once-in-a-century pandemic affect the 22-year streak of clean audits as departments pull together data for 2020 to 2021? Discover how Micheline Appolon and her dedicated team at the Receiver General have been working tirelessly to ensure another year of unmodified audits, despite the challenges of working from home: http://ow.ly/NcTG50EHqKJ #PSPCStories

#GCEmployees: Looking for information on your pay, benefits or Pay Centre case? Start using #MyGCPay! This centralized application replaces the Track myCASE tool, which is no longer available http://ow.ly/iroN50D5aOK (internal link)

You may have noticed a new structure in the skyline near Parliament Hill? We installed a 62m high tower crane that can hoist up to 6160kg of building material on the East side of Centre Block. That’s the equivalent of 4 midsize cars! Up to seven tower cranes may be used for the duration of the rehabilitation of Centre Block. A second tower crane will be installed this winter on the west side.

To date, we’ve received over 1.4 billion items of personal protective equipment, medical equipment and supplies ordered to help Canada respond to #COVID19. Learn more about what has been purchased and received on this page: http://ow.ly/hXQP50D5aoI

We’re preparing to launch the architectural design competition to renew the city block in front of #ParliamentHill. We’re inviting interested parties to demonst...rate that they’re qualified to do the work. Up to 12 firms could be selected to participate in the competition. http://ow.ly/FV5N50D7JBc See more

Today, on behalf of National Defence, we have awarded a contract to Zodiac Hurricane Technologies Inc., from Delta, British Columbia, for inspection, repair and overhaul work on inflatable rubber boats and rigid (hull) inflatable boats. These boats provide critical operational capability to the Canadian Armed Forces to support a wide range of missions, including search and rescue, dive support, fishery patrols, boarding party operations, and transfer of personnel and equipme...nt. This contract is another example of how the Government of Canada continues to provide meaningful opportunities for Canadian businesses through the National Shipbuilding Strategy. It will help create or maintain up to 23 jobs. For more information: http://ow.ly/sDbz50D3LgO

The latest pay dashboard is now available. In 2020, we reduced the backlog of financial transactions by 101,000. While there’s still much work to do, we’re making progress to ensure #GCEmployees are paid accurately and on time. #PhoenixPaySystem... Check it out! http://ow.ly/6HZP50D3tge

Canada’s portfolio of #COVIDvaccines includes an agreement with Pfizer for a guaranteed minimum of 20 million doses. We have now increased our order with Pfizer to add 20 million more doses, for a total of 40 million to be delivered this year. We’re working to ensure approved #COVID19 vaccines are delivered as early as possible so that Canada meets its goal of having enough vaccines for everyone eligible and wishing to be vaccinated by September. http://ow.ly/PlhP50D6LCA

Follow public health guidelines. Wash your hands often and wear a face covering when around others to help stop the spread. #COVID19 Learn more about how you can protect yourself and others: http://ow.ly/xRoT50D3lzp

LIVE: Ministers and federal health officials provide today’s COVID-19 update. Watch it here: http://ow.ly/Juv350D6xug

#COVIDAlert Fact : The COVID Alert app is effective at all levels of use. It helps to break the broader chain of infection in your community. Download it today: http://ow.ly/lLHP50CtoaU... #COVID19

Thank you Canada! The #COVIDAlert national exposure notification app now has 6 million downloads! The app will help you stay safe this winter by notifying you if you were exposed to #COVID19. Available on Apple: http://ow.ly/azA450D5tI0 and Android: http://ow.ly/gfJV50D5vlz

November is Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Month and also the launch of Phase 2 of the Crohn's and Colitis Canada’s #GoHere washroom access initiative. We are thrilled to further our participation in this program by adding over 50 government buildings to the #GoHere Washroom Locator App to help support Canadians with inflammatory bowel diseases in their communities. #GCinclusion #GCaccessibility #AccessibleCanada #ThePowerOfInclusion http://ow.ly/a1BA50CtJW3

Atlantic Region Do you want to be a key player in an organization that ranks as one of the best places to work within the Government of Canada? Do you w...ant a career working alongside people who enjoy their work and where there are chances to grow, learn and develop? Are you a member of one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, visible minorities or persons with disabilities? Did you answer yes to all three questions? Well, you just might be exactly who Public Services and Procurement Canada is looking for! Don’t miss your chance, send your application by November 25. Get all the details here : http://ow.ly/kd4V50CpaAu See more

Be #COVIDWise! Limit your close contacts to members of your household, and stay home as much as possible. When going out, wear a mask that covers your mouth and nose, and remember why following these measures is important!

To provide Canadians with effective therapies as part of the Government of Canada’s response to #COVID19, we signed an agreement with Eli Lilly for an initial order of up to 26,000 doses of their COVID-19 antibody therapy, Bamlanivimab. Canada will also have the option to purchase additional allocations. Bamlanivimab was authorized by Health Canada under the Interim Order for COVID-19 drugs on November 20, based on promising data that showed the therapy reduced COVID-19-relat...ed hospitalization or emergency room visits in patients at high risk for disease progression. The Government of Canada continues to pursue an aggressive strategy to ensure Canadians have access to effective COVID-19 treatments. http://ow.ly/rjBx50CtLkE

The Government of Canada is investing $2.8 billion for the first phase of Laboratories Canada to build modern, accessible, collaborative, and sustainable facilities. #CanadaSupportsScience http://ow.ly/MBGB50Cp6a6... See the overview of the 25-year vision and plan:

Do you run a #SmallBusiness? Our Small Business Information Expo (#SBIEncr2020) takes place tomorrow, and it’s not too late to register! To book your spot, please email: [email protected]

In 1973, Queen Elizabeth II inaugurated the Lester B. Pearson Building in Ottawa, where Pearson’s 1957 Nobel Prize medal is displayed. Today, this landmark building is being restored to ensure a greener and more efficient environment. #HistoryWeek2020

Did you know this massive centrepiece that adorns the ceiling of the Senate weighs 3,400 pounds? It takes more than muscle to carefully dismantle and remove this priceless heritage light fixture as part of the Centre Block rehabilitation project. #Heritage

Is your #CdnBusiness or organization looking at #SellingPPE or #BuyingPPE during #COVID19? You can now find the information you need to buy or supply personal protective equipment in Canada here: http://ow.ly/eSxB50Cp4Zk #PPESupplyHub