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Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive
    The purpose of the Directive is: 
    To ensure that publicly funded goods and services, including construction, consulting
    services, and information technology are acquired by BPS organizations through a
    process that is open, fair, and transparent;
    
 
    
Canadian Free Trade Agreement
    An intergovernmental trade agreement signed by
    Canadian Ministers that entered into force on July 1st, 2017. Its objective is to
    reduce and eliminate, to the extent possible, barriers to the free movement of persons,
    goods, services, and investments within Canada and to establish an open efficient,
    and stable domestic market.
    
 
    
E-laws Ontario
    e-Laws provides online access to official copies of Ontario’s statutes and regulations.
    A statute, also known as an Act, is a law passed by a Legislature. 
    Regulations are rules that set out the details and practical applications of the law.
    
 
    
GovDeals - Surplus Items
    GovDeals provides services to various government agencies that allow them to sell
    surplus and confiscated items via the Internet. Each participating agency has its
    own auction rules and regulations and may be subject to government ordinances.
    
 
    
Ministry of Government and Consumer Services
    Delivering vital programs, services, and products — ranging from health cards, drivers
    licences, and birth certificates to consumer protection and public safety — to help
    create a better quality of life for Ontario's families.
    
 
    
NIGP - The Institute for Public Procurement
    Developing, supporting and promoting the public procurement profession through premier
    educational and research programs, professional support, technical services and
    advocacy initiatives that benefit members and constituents since 1944.
    
 
    
Ontario Public Buyers Association
    The Ontario Public Buyers Association (OPBA) is a not-for-profit professional association
    representing public procurement professionals throughout Ontario. We promote the
    ethical and effective expenditure of public funds and encourage excellence in public
    purchasing through our continuing professional development opportunities.
    
 
    
Robert’s Rules of Order
    Robert's Rules of Order is America's foremost guide to parliamentary procedure.
    It is used by more professional associations, fraternal organizations, and local
    governments than any other authority.
    
 
    
OQTCA—Procurement Chapter
    Last fall, the Premiers of Ontario and Québec signed a memorandum of understanding
    confirming their intention to reinvigorate and strengthen the trade relations between
    the two provinces.
    
 
    
Statistics Canada
    Statistics Canada produces statistics that help Canadians better understand their
    country—its population, resources, economy, society and culture. In addition to
    conducting a Census every five years, there are about 350 active surveys...
    
 
    
Supply Chain Management Association
    The Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) is Canada’s largest association for
    supply chain management professionals. We represent 7,500 members as well as the
    wider profession working in roles that cover sourcing, procurement, logistics, inventory,
    and contract management.