‘Buy Canadian’ policy goes into effect for federal projects worth more than $25M
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The federal government’s “Buy Canadian” policy takes effect Tuesday and Ottawa says it will fundamentally change the way it buys goods and services.
The strategy, announced earlier in the fall, aims to ensure that Canadian products and workers are prioritized in federal purchasing decisions.
This applies to new major government projects and housing offices, defense procurement and community infrastructure funded by the federal government.
The first phase of the policy, which goes into effect today, requires Canadian businesses and materials to be given priority in contracts valued at $25 million or more.
It also requires that Canadian steel, aluminum and wood products manufactured or processed in Canada be used in construction and defense projects to support industries hit by U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war.
Procurement Minister Joel Lightbound says the federal government is “putting Canadian workers and industries first” through the policy, and this will help ensure Canadian supply chains remain strong.
