Public Services and Procurement Canada

Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the public service

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the public service:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the public service:
    Valerie Gideon, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Indigenous Services and, concurrently, President of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, becomes Deputy Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and, concurrently, President of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, effective November 25, 2023.
  • Arianne Reza, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Public Services and Procurement, becomes Deputy Minister of Public Services and Procurement, effective immediately.
  • The Prime Minister also congratulated Daniel Quan-Watson, Deputy Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, on his retirement from the Public Service.
  • He thanked him for his dedication and service to Canadians throughout his career and wished him all the best in the future.

Government of Canada announces construction of the Canadian Coast Guard's first-ever hybrid vessel in Gaspé

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Friday, October 20, 2023

Following an open competitive process, Public Services and Procurement Canada, on behalf of the Canadian Coast Guard, awarded Chantier Naval Forillon in Gaspé, Quebec, a contract to build a diesel-electric hybrid NSFRV.

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  • Following an open competitive process, Public Services and Procurement Canada, on behalf of the Canadian Coast Guard, awarded Chantier Naval Forillon in Gaspé, Quebec, a contract to build a diesel-electric hybrid NSFRV.
  • The vessel is expected to join the Canadian Coast Guard fleet as early as 2027.
  • "It is a source of great pride for our team to have been chosen to build the Canadian Coast Guard's very first diesel-electric hybrid vessel.
  • The vessel will also be available for Search and Rescue as well as other Canadian Coast Guard operations on an opportunity basis.

Government of Canada greening operations and supporting Indigenous businesses through clean electricity infrastructure in Canada

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Friday, October 13, 2023

The companies will build a solar farm which will supply clean electricity to the Alberta electricity grid.

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  • The companies will build a solar farm which will supply clean electricity to the Alberta electricity grid.
  • The Government of Canada is committed to purchasing clean electricity and RECs to help stimulate new clean renewable electricity infrastructure development across Canada.
  • Furthermore, this project will foster Indigenous business capacity in the clean electricity sector, green the electricity consumed by federally operated facilities, create new jobs and contribute to the growth of the clean electricity sector in Canada.
  • Currently, close to 80% of electricity consumed by the Government of Canada comes from clean energy sources supplied by provincial and territorial utility grids.

Tango Secures Canadian Supply Agreement, Streamlining Procurement for Government Customers

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

This method of supply simplifies the procurement process for government entities for the entire suite of Tango products.

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  • This method of supply simplifies the procurement process for government entities for the entire suite of Tango products.
  • Canadian Federal departments and agencies can now access Tango through Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) and the Tango Supply Arrangement .
  • PSPC, on behalf of the Government of Canada (GC), issued a Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA) to establish a new method of supply to satisfy various Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) requirements for unclassified cloud requirements.
  • As part of the Supply Arrangement, Tango is prequalified to meet the business needs of the GC.

Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the public service

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 12, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the public service:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 12, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the public service:
    Jean-François Tremblay, currently Deputy Minister of Employment and Social Development, becomes Deputy Minister of Environment and Climate Change, effective September 18, 2023.
  • Paul Thompson, currently Deputy Minister of Public Services and Procurement, becomes Deputy Minister of Employment and Social Development, effective September 18, 2023.

Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the public service

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 5, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the public service:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 5, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the public service:
    Chris Forbes, currently Deputy Minister of Environment and Climate Change, becomes Deputy Minister of Finance, effective September 11, 2023.
  • Sony Perron, currently President of Shared Services Canada, becomes President of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, effective September 11, 2023.
  • Scott Jones, currently Executive Vice-President of Shared Services Canada and, concurrently, Associate Deputy Minister of Public Services and Procurement, becomes President of Shared Services Canada, effective September 11, 2023.
  • Suzy McDonald, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, becomes Associate Deputy Minister of Finance, effective September 11, 2023.

Statement from President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness regarding wildfires in Northwest Territories

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Friday, August 18, 2023

Our thoughts are with residents who are being asked to evacuate and those who have already left their communities.

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  • Our thoughts are with residents who are being asked to evacuate and those who have already left their communities.
  • This is a very difficult time, and I would like to assure those affected that all orders of government are working together to deliver the required help.
  • Other federal support is being provided by Public Services and Procurement Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, and the Canadian Coast Guard.
  • Residents of the Northwest Territories and evacuees can call 8-1-1 in the territory and 1-844-259-1793 out of territory if they have questions about evacuations or visit https://www.gov.nt.ca/en/public-safety-1 .

Statement by Minister Petitpas Taylor on vandalism of the Canadian National Vimy Memorial

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today:
    "I was appalled to hear of the vandalism that took place at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial.
  • The memorial bears the names of those who died in France with no known grave and stands as a tribute to all Canadians who served during the First World War.
  • It should inspire us to work toward lasting peace, for which those commemorated here gave their lives.
  • "Canadian officials have been in contact with French officials to share all the information at their disposal to aid in their investigation.

Government of Canada providing assistance to the Northwest Territories in response to wildfires

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

The Government Operations Centre is working closely with federal and territorial partners to coordinate the federal response to the situation in the Northwest Territories.

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  • The Government Operations Centre is working closely with federal and territorial partners to coordinate the federal response to the situation in the Northwest Territories.
  • "We are working closely with the Government of the Northwest Territories to ensure communities have the support they need.
  • "As multiple communities across the Northwest Territories are dealing with serious wildfires, the Government of Canada is providing much-needed support to the local firefighting efforts.
  • The Government Operations Centre is responsible for coordinating the Government of Canada's response to emergency events.

Government of Canada announces investment in shipbuilding infrastructure for the Canadian Surface Combatant

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

This investment is expected to create or maintain over 800 jobs annually across various industries in the Canadian economy during the work period.

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  • This investment is expected to create or maintain over 800 jobs annually across various industries in the Canadian economy during the work period.
  • The CSC project is one of the largest, most complex shipbuilding initiatives undertaken by the Government of Canada.
  • This investment will further ensure that the Canadian Surface Combatant vessels are built efficiently and on time for Royal Canadian Navy members."
  • "Today's announcement will improve critical project infrastructure to enhance and accelerate construction of the Canadian Surface Combatant.