Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Tom Cardoso, Bill Curry
Publication Date: March 17, 2025 - 05:00
Indigenous groups press for greater say in Ottawa’s contracting policy rules
March 17, 2025
Indigenous business leaders say Ottawa has not done enough to oversee its Indigenous contracting policy, and they want a larger role in determining which businesses are eligible to participate.The Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business, designed to benefit Indigenous businesses and communities, has persistently been the target of warnings from experts inside and outside the government.
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