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Cision Canada
a day ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Canada's new government implements Interim Reciprocal Procurement to protect Canadian businesses from unfair trade practices
GATINEAU, QC, /CNW/ - As Canada's new government negotiates a new economic and security partnership with the United States, it is also taking action to protect Canadian workers and businesses from unfair trade practices. Today, the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement announced that the government has implemented a new Interim Policy on Reciprocal Procurement. Under this new policy, suppliers from countries that limit Canadian access to their own government contracts can be restricted from bidding on Canadian federal contracts. This measure will prioritize suppliers from Canada and from our reliable trading partners that provide reciprocal access to suppliers from Canada through trade agreements. The policy applies to all federal departments and agencies and will be implemented in two phases: Phase 1, the interim policy, will focus on applying the policy based on the location of suppliers, started with the roll-out of training and tools on June 30, 2025, to support implementation. The interim policy is effective as of July 14, 2025. Phase 2, the complete policy, will determine supplier eligibility based on the origin of goods and services being offered, and will be introduced at a later date. As shared earlier this year, the government is also exploring additional ways to maximize the use of Canadian steel and aluminum in government-funded projects, including in coordination with Canadian provinces and territories. By enforcing fair and reciprocal procurement access, the government will protect Canadian innovation, jobs, and economic growth, and ensure that Canadian suppliers remain competitive in the global marketplace. We will defend the interests of Canadians, safeguard Canada's workers and businesses, and build one Canadian economy – the strongest economy in the G7. Quotes "The Government of Canada is committed to protecting and defending the interests of all Canadians, and will not compromise when it comes to ensuring fair market access for Canadian industry. The Policy on Reciprocal Procurement will help leverage our purchasing power to support Canadian businesses and workers impacted by unjustified American tariffs." The Honourable Joël Lightbound Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement Quick facts The Policy on Reciprocal Procurement will apply to all new non-defence procurements over $10,000 for the Government of Canada. Contracts and solicitations posted prior to July 14, 2025, will not be impacted. Suppliers from non-trading-partner countries will not have access to Government of Canada procurements, unless there is a valid exception under the policy. Public Services and Procurement Canada plays a crucial role in ensuring that Canada's procurement practices comply with national and international trade agreements. Associated links
TVA Nouvelles
25-06-2025
- Politics
- TVA Nouvelles
Pont de Québec: «souhaitable» d'abaisser le tablier, selon Lightbound
Le ministre fédéral Joël Lightbound soutient qu'il serait «souhaitable» que le tablier du pont de Québec soit abaissé afin de permettre le passage d'un transport en commun structurant sur l'ouvrage. • À lire aussi: «C'est sûr qu'à un moment ou un autre, ce serait souhaitable d'avoir une forme de transport en commun structurant entre les deux rives», mentionne le nouveau ministre de la Transformation du gouvernement et député fédéral de Louis-Hébert Joël Lightbound en marge d'une annonce sur le pont de Québec, mercredi. Il dit vouloir laisser le soin au gouvernement du Québec, qui a la responsabilité du tablier du pont de Québec, de trancher la question de l'abaissement ou non de la voie qui permet aux voitures de circuler sur le pont. Le ministère des Transports du Québec maintient depuis quelques années que l'abaissement ne se fera pas parce qu'il est trop complexe. Il est «trop tôt» pour se prononcer, déclare M. Lightbound. «Ça serait souhaitable, mais je veux laisser le MTQ faire son travail sans m'immiscer.» Plan CITÉ Le Plan CITÉ de la Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec Infra prévoit d'ailleurs le passage de deux lignes de service rapide par bus (SRB) qui circuleraient sur le pont de Québec pour alimenter les secteurs de la route des Rivières et celui de Desjardins en passant par le boulevard Guillaume-Couture. Dès 2016, alors que le SRB Québec-Lévis était dans les cartons, Capacité portante Mercredi, le député fédéral de Québec, Jean-Yves Duclos, a d'ailleurs réitéré que le pont centenaire pourrait temporairement accueillir des véhicules lourds en cas d'urgence, en réaménageant les voies. Il contredit ainsi l'argument de la CAQ, qui, pour justifier un troisième lien, en appelle à la «sécurité économique» et martèle que le pont Pierre-Laporte est le seul à pouvoir assurer le transport des marchandises entre les deux rives. «Ce tablier routier a servi durant 40 ans au passage des véhicules lourds, entre 1952 et 1993. [...] Si le gouvernement du Québec souhaite par prévention de cet enjeu de sécurité économique faire passer de temps en temps deux voies de véhicules lourds, il est possible de le faire. La capacité portante du pont de Québec est suffisante pour faire passer des véhicules lourds», a argué M. Duclos. Moctar Sidibé, de la Société Les Ponts Jacques Cartier et Champlain Inc. (PJCCI), Maude Mercier Larouche, conseillère membre de l'exécutif de la Ville de Québec, Steeve Lavoie, député fédéral de Beauport-Limoilou, Joël Lightbound, ministre fédéral de la Transformation du gouvernement, Sandra Martel, première dirigeante de PJCCI, Jacques Castonguay, membre du comité consultatif, Frédérik Boisvert, PDG de la Chambre de commerce de Québec, Alain Kirouac, membre du comité consultatif, Luc-Alexandre Chayer, de Logement Canada, et Jean-Yves Duclos, député fédéral de Québec, ont posé en marge de l'annonce d'un comité consultatif pour le pont de Québec sur la promenade Samuel-De Champlain. Photo STÉPHANIE MARTIN Comité consultatif Par ailleurs, la Société Les Ponts Jacques Cartier et Champlain Inc. a annoncé mercredi la création d'un comité consultatif formé de plusieurs entités, dont les Villes, le ministère des Transports, les chambres de commerce et les citoyens. Formé de bénévoles, il aura comme mandat de lui faire des propositions dans le cadre de la planification des travaux de réhabilitation du pont. Est-ce que ce comité pourrait en venir à recommander l'abaissement du tablier? Pour Frédérik Boisvert, PDG de la Chambre de commerce de Québec: «[L]es attentes, c'est que les deux parties s'entendent pour maximiser nos routes existantes. Par la suite, on entend parler au gouvernement du Québec d'un troisième lien. Qu'ils nous reviennent: pas comme ils le font maintenant, au compte-gouttes. 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Cision Canada
25-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
The Government of Canada confirms the creation of an Advisory Group for the rehabilitation of the Quebec Bridge Français
QUEBEC CITY, June 25, 2025 /CNW/ - The Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert, announced today the creation of an Advisory Group to support efforts to rehabilitate the Québec Bridge. In November 2024, the Government of Canada announced that the conditions necessary for the retrocession of the Québec Bridge to the federal government had been met. Canada has thus regained ownership of this historic infrastructure, which is essential to the economy of both Canada and Quebec. Management of the Québec Bridge was entrusted to the federal Crown corporation Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI), which is responsible for elaborating and implementing the bridge's rehabilitation program. To support JCCBI in its mandate, the federal government is announcing the creation of an Advisory Group to rehabilitate the Québec Bridge. The purpose of this Group is to enable JCCBI to benefit from a diversity of expertise, to learn about the Québec City environment and its key players, as well as raise awareness of the Crown corporation and its mandate. The Advisory Group consists of representatives from JCCBI, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada, the ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable du Québec, Canadian National Railway, the cities of Quebec City and Lévis, the Chambre de commerce et d'industries de Québec, the Chambre de commerce du Grand Lévis, the Commission de la capitale nationale du Québec, du Conseil régional de l'environnement (Capitale-Nationale), the Conseil régional de l'environnement (Chaudière-Appalaches), Université Laval, Port of Québec and two citizens, residents of Québec City and Lévis. The Advisory Group's mandate is for two years, the estimated time required to develop the rehabilitation plan. Once this phase has been completed, whether the Group continues, in its current or revised form, will be reassessed in light of future needs. Quotes "We are delighted today to announce the creation of this Advisory committee for the rehabilitation of the Québec Bridge, whose members are keenly aware of the needs and expectations of the community, and will help support JCCBI whose mandate is to ensure the longevity of this historic and essential infrastructure for the residents of Quebec City and Lévis, as well as for the economy of Canada and Quebec." The Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert "The rehabilitation of the Québec Bridge is a promising project for our region, supported by the Canadian government and mobilizing local expertise, key institutions and committed citizens. The creation of this Advisory Group reflects our desire to act with transparency, rigor and proximity. It's another concrete step towards ensuring the long-term viability of this strategic link between Quebec City and Lévis." The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Member of Parliament for Québec-Centre "The Québec Bridge is more than just infrastructure — it's a symbol of our history and a vital link for the people of Beauport–Limoilou. I'm pleased to see our government taking concrete steps toward its rehabilitation, with an advisory group that reflects the voice of our region. By working together, we can ensure its preservation for future generations." Steeve Lavoie, Member of Parliament for Beauport–Limoilou "Aware that expectations are high in the Quebec City region, the JCCBI team is working to maintain a climate of trust and developed a participatory approach that includes discussions with elected officials, stakeholders, First Nations and the general public in addition to its plan to rehabilitate the Quebec Bridge. This advisory group is part of this approach and will support our organisation in its desire to ensure close management with the community" Sandra Martel, Chief Executive Officer for Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated Quick Facts The Government of Canada wishes to remember the tragic history of the bridge's construction and the legacy of the many workers who lost their lives in its construction. The Government of Canada recognizes that this bridge crosses the ancestral territory of several First Nations who have occupied this site since time immemorial. Originally conceived as a railway bridge, the Québec Bridge now includes three road lanes and a pedestrian and cyclist walkway. It remains the longest cantilever bridge ever built, spanning 549 meters between the main piers, for a total length of 987 meters and a height of 95 meters. The Québec Bridge is an essential link for regional transportation, with an average annual throughput of 33,000 vehicles per day, including some 400 public transit buses, carrying over 6,000 passengers daily. It is the only link to allow active transportation - on foot or by bike - between Quebec City and Lévis. JCCBI is a Crown corporation that operates at arm's length from government, is overseen by a Board of Directors and reports to Parliament through the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities. June 10, 2025. Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated Follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn Web: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada SOURCE Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
Cision Canada
23-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Canada's Ongoing Efforts to Improve HR and Pay and Support Federal Public Servants Français
GATINEAU, QC, /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to supporting employees and resolving outstanding pay issues for federal public servants, while working to improve their overall human resources (HR) and pay experience. Today, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) published the fourth quarterly progress report, which provides updates on progress related to HR and pay in the federal public service Since last fall, PSPC and Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) have been working together on various projects to better support employees, while also improving current operations and continuing to explore a new HR and pay solution. The report includes details on: new Unified Actions for Pay the findings of the Dayforce Feasibility Report the growing social media presence related to Government of Canada Pay and Benefits In addition to the release of the quarterly report, PSPC today unveiled 8 new commitments for the 2025-26 fiscal year, and will continue to provide regular updates on its website. PSPC and TBS remain dedicated to enhancing operations to better support federal public servants, while seeking solutions to address HR and pay challenges. Our top priority is ensuring timely and accurate compensation, and we are committed to building a system that meets the needs of the public service today and in the future. The Government of Canada will continue engaging with employees and stakeholders while working on various initiatives to support its employees, resolve HR and pay issues, and make progress on replacing the Phoenix pay system. Quarterly updates on the progress of HR and pay projects will continue to be provided. Quotes "Federal public servants are entitled to be paid accurately and on time for the important work they do. The Government of Canada is taking the necessary steps to resolve HR and pay issues while working on a solution to replace the Phoenix pay system. We must ensure that we are supporting the hardworking public servants who work diligently everyday to provide the services Canadians rely on." The Honourable Joël Lightbound Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement Quick facts The current HR and pay systems are used to deliver pay and benefits to over 430,000 current and former public servants from over 100 departments and agencies. In fiscal year 2024-2025, this represented approximately 12.3 million payments, totalling approximately $38.5 billion in gross payments. In 2024, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) achieved a government-wide average biweekly payroll accuracy of 98.1%. The Public Service Pay Centre provides pay services for 49 organizations serving over 250,000 clients. PSPC has also published the Dayforce feasibility report and announced that we are moving forward with Dayforce as an HR and pay solution for the Government of Canada. Associated links Winter 2025 Quarterly progress report Integrated Strategy for human resources and pay
CTV News
12-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Federal government moving ahead with new pay system to replace Phoenix
A federal government building in downtown Ottawa is seen in this Sept. 11, 2024 image. (Dave Charbonneau/CTV News Ottawa) The days of the troubled Phoenix pay system appear to be numbered, as the federal government moves forward with implementing the new Dayforce system for human resources and payroll tasks. Public Works and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound announced Wednesday that the government is moving forward to the 'final build and testing phase' of the Dayforce HR and pay solution for government employees. 'The Government of Canada remains committed to modernizing its HR and pay systems in a responsible and transparent manner,' Lightbound said in a statement. 'By investing in the future of HR and pay, we are taking an important step forward in ensuring an efficient, secure, and sustainable solution for public service employees.' The government says Dayforce will replace a 'significant number of HR systems' used across all departments. Over the next two years, the deployment of Dayforce will 'will begin to progressively onboard,' starting with two departments and a separate agency, according to Public Works and Procurement Canada. According to the government's media release, Dayforce is a 'global human capital management technology company,' and is a single AI-powered platform for HR, pay, time, talent and analytics. The Phoenix pay system was launched by the federal government in 2016. Since then, thousands of civil servants have been paid incorrectly by the pay system. At least $3.5 billion has been spent by the government on the Phoenix pay system since 2017. There were 327,000 transactions waiting to be processed through the Phoenix pay system, including 331,000 financial transactions and 9,000 transactions related to collective bargaining agreements. The government's website shows 49 per cent of the outstanding transactions are over a year old. In 2018, the government announced plans to replace the Phoenix pay system. More than $150 million has been spent looking into a new platform to replace the pay system. In 2019 and 2020, the Government of Canada and a number of public service unions finalized an agreement to compensate unionized employees who were paid through the Phoenix pay system. In April, a class-action settlement to provide compensation to non-unionized and casual federal public servants for errors with the Phoenix system was approved by the Superior Court of Quebec. With files from The Canadian Press and CTV News Ottawa's William Eltherington and Ted Raymond
