Public procurement is often associated with policies, contracts, negotiations, and governance. While those responsibilities are an important part of my professional life, community service has always been equally important to me on a personal level. Recently, I was deeply honoured to be recognized as a “Local Hero” by the City of Brampton, Councillor Rowena Santos, and […]
Read more »If financial barriers have limited your ability to invest in professional development or education, this opportunity may be for you. Applications are now open for the OPBA–Canoe Scholarship, offering $20,000 in funding to support public procurement professionals across Canada. Delivered through the Public Procurement Learning Lab (PPLL), OPBA’s national learning hub, this scholarship is funded by Canoe […]
Read more »By Lise Patry, Partner, LXM Law Picture this…. It’s 2024. Ontario’s public sector has been dealing with a steady stream of cybersecurity attacks disrupting essential public services, exposing sensitive information, and creating major costs for taxpayers. Picture this…. It’s 2024. Ontario’s public sector has been dealing with a steady stream of cybersecurity attacks disrupting essential […]
Read more »By Sarah Crooks, Town of Ajax Insurance requirements can be challenging to navigate, especially when distinguishing between specialized coverages beyond standard policies such as Commercial General Liability or Automobile Liability. Two types of coverages that can cause confusion are Environmental Liability / Environmental Impairment Liability (often used interchangeably in the province of Ontario) and Contractor’s […]
Read more »The Ontario Public Buyers Association (OPBA) is proud to announce a new partnership with Canoe Procurement Group of Canada to establish the OPBA–Canoe Scholarship, delivered through the Public Procurement Learning Lab (PPLL), OPBA’s national learning hub. Funded by Canoe Procurement Group of Canada, the OPBA–Canoe Scholarship is a $20,000 investment in professional development and education, designed […]
Read more »Dear Erb,I’m finishing up a procurement didn’t go as planned and I’d like to avoid making the same mistakes in the future. How should I document my lessons learned?Thanks,Learning on the Go Hi Learning on the Go,It is great that you are thinking about how to improve for next time! This is where some of the […]
Read more »By Jackie Osti, Wellington County This is a reflection on the career journey of a dedicated public procurement professional. With over twenty years of experience at the County of Wellington in southern Ontario, she has grown from a Purchasing Clerk into the role of Manager of Purchasing and Risk Management Services. First and foremost, let me […]
Read more »Procurement Month – Caveat Emptor Board SpotlightBehind every issue of Caveat Emptor is a dedicated group of volunteers who help shape the content, share ideas, and ensure the newsletter continues to reflect the evolving needs of the public procurement community. This month, we’re highlighting members of the Caveat Emptor Editorial Committee — the team that helps bring each issue to life. Get to […]
Read more »By Ann Pauline Lechadores, City of Richmond Hill At the City of Richmond Hill, the procurement function has been deliberately shaped to support both strong governance and effective service delivery. INTRODUCTIONAt the City of Richmond Hill, the procurement function has been deliberately shaped to support both strong governance and effective service delivery. While compliance […]
Read more »By Sarah Crooks, Town of AjaxThis is the day in the life of a public procurement professional as told by Tenderita Biddington. Tenderita has been working in public procurement for the past 20 years for the Municipality of RFx, located in southern Ontario. With March being Procurement Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the […]
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