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December 2007-January 2008 Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children partners to obtain solar energy BC hospitals expand Ontario’s Halton Region contracts for organic waste processing Nova Scotia awards contract for Gold River Bridge Contracting so Canadian personal data stays in Canada VANOC signs 3M as official supplier Nanaimo purchases emergency notification service East Kootenay contracts recycling service Canmore purchases reflect desire to use less water North Vancouver solar hot water panels funded NextGen Biofuels Fund open for applications New Toronto GO Transit station goes green and accessible Combustion engines tested in Sunshine Coast landfill gas conversion pilot Nunavut Community Skills Information System wins award Nakusp, BC to contract for water system upgrade Ontario government greens its paper purchases and usage Saskatchewan invests in improved roads Water system funded for Montmarte, Saskatchewan Ontario invests in energy innovation Halton and Oakville Hydro partner on landfill gas energy project Industry associations help you access expert advice Fredericton biodiesel test produces positive results Partners fund upgrades to rail line and Churchill port The Ottawa Hospital Regional Cancer Centre project RFP has closed Fredericton firm wins new water treatment plant contract BC develops secure virtual ID card Calgary contracts for “green” wind energy BC builds new cancer centre in Prince George Dawson Creek uses carbon pricing to assess new fleet purchases Partners fund enhancement of Confederation Trail in PEI Calgary’s solar powered parking system heats up Three PEI community centres do energy efficiency upgrades September-October-November 2007 Newfoundland’s Trinity Historical Society reconstructs cooperage Saskatchewan increases space at SIAST Thunder Bay gets new emergency services training facility Newfoundland College of North Atlantic gets repairs and upgrades North Okanagan gets upgrades to solid waster infrastructure Halifax explores geothermal energy storage technology Labrador City public library gets emergency repairs Government funds projects to make Atlantic communities safer Saskatchewan’s Building Communities Program funds local infrastructure New Brunswick funds nursing home in Grand Falls Alberta invests in bio energy Newfoundland and Labrador invest in new road surface sealing method Moncton receives federal funds to upgrade public transit Port of Halifax contracts Unisys Canada for a biometric access control system Taylor, BC receives funding to upgrade water system Saskatchewan contributes to Prince Albert facility Edmonton evaluates diesel transit vehicles Saskatchewan Biofuels Investment Opportunity program ready to go Med-Eng develops new high-tech helmet Edmonton police test Segways New industry alliance offers government comprehensive technology architecture to protect and share information BC introduces environmental handling fees on electronics UN contracts Canadian travel firm that builds eco-friendly travel program More military contracts awarded through sole-sourcing option Alberta and the federal government to evaluate barley's potential as biofuel County of Grande Prairie awards contract for parks and open spaces study City of Moncton provides free WiFi in downtown Saskatoon Transit converts entire fleet to bio-diesel Langley's new civic facility earns LEED-CI silver rating City of Red Deer offers new online ticket payment Canada and Newfoundland & Labrador partner to construct Torbay Bypass Ethanol plant opens in Quebec Nova Scotia demos new environmental technology for septic systems Online voting success in Markham, Ontario election Contracts awarded for BC's Employment Program for Persons with Disabilities Quebec septic tank sludge collection system project gets results Nova Scotia supports Port Williams community centre expansion Kelowna tests biodiesel in parks vehicles Winnipeg introduces new wayfinding signage to the downtown June-July-August 2007 Federal government searches for procurement ombudsman Manitoba supports interactive farm education centre Edmonton hires media firm to raise city’s profile Nova Scotia seeks broadband suppliers Nunavut communities receive equipment and training for ID services Manitoba funds ultrasound and hospital renovations in Eriksdale Guelph unveils Next Bus, a GPS system providing riders informatio Partnership runs new Manitoba manufacturing training facility and program Municipal "green" initiatives honoured by the FCM and CH2M HILL Portage la Prairie partners with engineers on water/climate change project Nova Scotia and Pictou County Firefighters’ Association distribute energy efficient light bulbs Kamloops acquires new aerial platform fire truck Labrador West gets road improvement funding Ontario funds forestry-related research chairs at Lakehead University Ontario targets e-waste Green Municipal Fund pauses to establish new criteria Canadian robotics and intelligent systems provide new options Government of Canada uses BOMA Canada online tool to assess buildings Green Municipal Fund supports district energy systems Canadian Space Agency awards contract for James Webb Space Telescope Federal contracts awarded for "green" remanufactured furniture Canadian RFID conference showcases advances in RFID Federal government awards consolidated mobile communications contracts Alberta launches Alberta WaterPortal Collaboration creates single supply arrangement for federal IT security needs Manitoba invests in one-stop health service centres April-May 2007 ISTP Canada chosen by DFAIT to support R&D partnerships Toronto RFP scopes out new coordinated street furniture BC towns tap into provincial Green Cities infrastructure fund Alberta supports innovative energy projects More procurement done with aboriginal and minority-owned companies Manitoba ensures provincial clothing suppliers will be responsible manufacturers The Comox Strathcona Regional District adds bid and tender opportunities to its website Melita, Manitoba replaces town pool Ontario's Hydro One to expand transmission system Alberta towns benefit from CAMRIF funding Manitoba leads in geothermal technology Montréal takes action on its sustainable development plan Manitoba's Pilot Mound and Notre Dame de Lourdes communities receive infrastructure funding Humber East, Newfoundland & Labrador sees early road improvements Alberta legislates greenhouse gas reductions Brampton, Ontario launches transit project, AcceleRide Alberta funds supportive living project in Slave Lake Whistler, BC joins OneStop Business Registry BC partners to educate students about forest issues Nova Scotia supports Halifax purchase of hybrid buses New Saanich elementary school is LEED designed Northwest Territories funds environmental plans Port Clements school becomes part of multi-purpose community centre Nova Scotia launches highway telephone reporting system Camosun College Pacific Sport Institute receives provincial funding BC award promotes greener cities BC Hydro seeks proposals for bioenergy Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management launches new genealogical website St. Peter's and Sampsonville, NS partner to improve their water supply Governments fund improved water and waste-water systems Saskatoon and partners give away energy efficient light bulbs City of Windsor, Ontario builds new recreation complex Fort St. John, BC opens new, high-tech city hall Fredericton, NB conducts pilot on greening city buses SaskPower and partners convert exhaust heat to electricity Richmond, BC switches to healthier electric ice resurfacers New Brunswick's historic Connell House to be restored Saskatchewan's SaskTel improves cellular service province-wide Paying promptly saves money finds Toronto March 2007 Saskatchewan launches large free wireless network Nova Scotia provides online road condition reporting system Nackawic partners to improve wastewater treatment Building an eco-friendly 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games Curling Venue BC public transit receives federal funding Tatamagouche historic landmark receives federal funds Nova Scotia launches new e- waste regulations Red River Floodway gets financial injection Tender awarded for construction of community cancer program project at Deloraine Hospital Yukon government continues to “green” its fleet Xcel Energy Study: plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, with a smart grid, could have system benefits Premiers must leverage cross border ID Moving forward: procurement inside the federal government Report on draft federal procurement policy released Canada Health Infoway investment links three Toronto healthcare locations HP applies environmental principles to packaging Windsor Public Library launches WIFI Township of Huron-Kinloss to upgrade drinking water systems Green Municipal Fund seeks solid waste diversion projects Federal government supports unmanned aerial vehicle development Manitoba contributes funds to Portage and District Hospital for new equipment City of Ottawa benefits from landfill gas conversion to electricity PEI company serving disabled persons gets government support Ontario invests in brownfield development of streetcar repair site Greater Sudbury launches 311 service Esquimalt city government leads by “green” example The methodology to clean up Sydney’s Tar Ponds has been decided Iogen receives federal loan for biofuel development Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund invests $15 million in infrastructure Grande Prairie Airport to establish an on-site aircraft rescue and firefighting service Partnership streamlines sharing spatial data in BC Newmarket builds “super” recreation centre City of Guelph partners to study rainwater harvesting The future is SLIM – Street Light Information Management for street light repairs Auditor General re-audits federal advertising and public opinion research Ontario awards contract for new high-security driver’s licence SDTC identifies investment priorities for sustainable technology innovation The federal government launches ecoENERGY Initiatives January-February 2007 Ontario and York University partner to improve access to the province's documentary heritage Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro award contract for wind power Saskatchewan invests in cultural and recreational facilities Ontario municipalities recognized for their best practices in water and wastewater operations Kamloops buildings win LEED® Gold certification Federal government creates ongoing consulting mechanism with temporary help services and office furniture industries PEI launches road camera service for travellers BC’s OneStop Business Registry acquires new members Manitoba supports the Trans Canada Trail Coast Meridian Overpass Project agreement reached Saskatchewan Communications Network partners with Quebec firm to deliver affordable rural broadband access Alberta researches turning municipal waste into electricity Development of Canadian sustainable technologies continues to receive support Cape Breton ferry, the Angus MacAskill, being replaced Manitoba invests $7 million in sander-plow trucks Manitoba supports University of Winnipeg green building construction Kamloops, BC partners to deliver wireless service Vancouver Pier and waterfront development begins Prince Albert’s Forest Centre certified LEED Gold November-December 2006 Transport Canada launches urban emissions calculator Automated licence plate reader to aid BC police PEI contracts for ambulance services Newfoundland and Labrador builds new fibre optic network Saskatchewan improves court houses Sudbury libraries loan energy monitoring devices Alberta provides online access to provincial archives BC proposes new tendering process for Simon Fraser Bridge twin City of Moncton and the Université de Moncton partner on sports stadium Manitoba introduces "no sweat" policy for apparel purchasing Governments fund new eFarm portal for PEI agri-community Williams Lake, BC enters negotiations for new multi-purpose event centre Millions in newly released tenders help Manitoba highways Regina's Green Book helps reduce GHG emissions BC fleet managers get new tools BC supports developing the hydrogen bus Penticton's Great Toilet Rebate program reaps water savings Dangerous offenders targeted by Saskatchewan public notice website Montréal partners to go green US Department Of Homeland Security proposes to expand use of vicinity radio frequency identification Kingston uses voting technology to improve accessibility to the election Ontario contracts for smart payment transit card Greater Vancouver Regional District Board approves new electronics waste management strategy Red Deer enhances Web-mapping site P3 health centre opens in Vancouver October 2006 Orléans, Ontario P3 arts centre development approved PWGSC contracts review of real estate portfolio Gemalto to provide 2.5 million national ID cards to the Sultanate of Oman; cards upgraded with e-purse and e-government applications Australian state plans a smart card driver's licence Self-adhesive pavement reinforcement mesh application improved by Kelowna employee Quesnel, BC wins sustainable development award Government of Canada dedicates green office building in Vancouver Government of Canada changes Standing Offer for car rentals Chinook develops new greener de-icing technology Alberta seeks its own clean coal technology solution North West Territories' Tlicho Community Services Agency receives management award École Polytechnique and partners research drinking water FKI Logistex wins contract with the UK's national library Nepean, Ontario landfill tests new waste management and biofuel development process Alberta allocates additional $303.3 million for school infrastructure Chatham-Kent Hydro goes ahead with smart metering technology Nova Scotia explores rural broadband service Prince Edward Island sets a new green energy target University of Northern British Columbia and partners establish pine beetle research lab Guelph installs new advance flasher and buys defibrillators RFP released to study use of rehabilitated Sydney Tar Ponds Ontario Provincial Police forensic ID unit gets new home BC launches AskAway, a virtual online library link to librarians Mississauga launches eMaps North York municipalities join forces on waste collection contract BC municipality chooses biodiesel to fuel its vehicles Nova Scotia establishes new renewable energy goal New book discusses failure to learn from e-government mistakes DND begins procurement of medium-sized logistics trucks September 2006 Grande Prairie gets a community energy system St. John’s, Newfoundland gets new sports facility Government of Canada redefines advertising and public opinion research CITT launches secure e-filing service Edmonton police station gets gold environmental award Moncton utilizes mobile technology to assess city street conditions Winnipeg updates parking meters Ottawa awards light rail contract Brockton, Ontario awards water and wastewater treatment services to Veolia Water Canada British Columbia doubles highway webcams Maple Ridge Green Fleet Team scores New Brunswick broadband project completed OPP and MTO introduce new e-ticketing technology Hydro-Québec to use only forest-friendly paper Town of Newmarket teams with Honeywell to conserve energy Environment Canada supports local eco-action projects BizPaL teams win awards Sydney Tar Ponds Agency will re-tender cooling pond cleanup The City of Winnipeg contracts for wireless services New Brunswick and Alberta partner to support bio-economy growth Victoria and area to develop sewage treatment plan BC and IBM partner to deliver Service BC Nova Scotia s government’s surplus property someone else’s treasure Kingston, Ontario will expand wastewater treatment plant New Brunswick supports renewable-fuel-development project June 2006 Ontario announces funding for connecting road improvements US initiative offers purchasing advice for renewable energy procurements Fleetchallenge.ca provides environmental options and tools Radisson, Quebec showcases leading-edge technology for water treatment Canadian Pharmacists Association offers online drug information portal CMHC and Vancouver agree to work together on a sustainable Olympic Athletes’ Village Government of Canada and Alberta joint projects Library of Parliament reopens Museum pilots interactive technology Smithers Airport runway extension key to economic growth Elkford BC installs SolarBee clean water technology New Brunswick buildings recognized for being “green” San Francisco moves to B20 biodiesel Joint emergency preparedness program supports Manitoba communities London, Ontario tests emergency response products and services Ontario fleet managers share experience at Green Fleet Expo Alberta adopts “green” building standard for new provincial buildings Ottawa’s Montfort Hospital chooses construction firm Quebec town successfully converts truck to run on waste vegetable oil Caraquet, New Brunswick gets new nursing home PEI highway receives funding for improvements Cape Breton hospital upgrades emergency facilities DND contracts for support services at Alert Nova Scotia invests in water treatment infrastructure The City of Ottawa audits its P3 projects Gatineau, Quebec improves water front area From garbage to useable energy Ontario contracts with Aecon for major road construction BC funds inter-library access Alberta Works pilots debit card program to deliver benefits The Government of Canada selects MultiCorpora software and systems Ontario and the 407 ETR toll road reach an agreement May 2006 Canadian Forces investigates supply chain to trace stolen uniforms Alberta’s Climate Change Central supports solar energy project in Okotoks Ottawa approves recreation facility P3 Procurement conference: Global Revolution III VANOC seeks companies to produce 2010 licensed apparel Construction contract awarded to build Oyster Pond Academy BC invests in Kamloops airport expansion Williams Lake, BC tests camera to fight crime LED lights signal savings in Nova Scotia Brampton, Ontario introduces smart cars Contractor chosen to design/construct False Creek Olympic Village Water system improvements funded by federal-provincial infrastructure funds Nova Scotia adds new fibre network Alberta adopts "Go Green" standard for major provincial buildings Nova Scotia public procurement encourages economic development Halifax Regional Municipality pilots environmental partnership with Johnson Controls dgmarket.com welcomes China’s publication of government contracts Alberta upgrades security features at provincial courthouses BC builds new environmentally friendly school in the Kootenay’s Ontario supports Niagara business development website Nova Scotia hospital information system project completed GoC investment in air-handling system pays off DND contracts for translation software Manitoba opens model ethanol fuel station Brampton spends on recreational capital works program Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation licenses proprietary road repair technology Calgary’s waterworks gets asset management system Hospital Logistics Inc keeps an eye on its own ball Energy-efficient buildings strategy launched in Kelowna, BC ROI for Region of Peel from energy management New Brunswick builds LEED-designed elementary school North Vancouver goes green Kelowna tests sun-powered parking meters US beefs up passport security with technology VIA Rail offers Wi-Fi Nova Scotia tests GPS technology to monitor offenders Alberta seeks private partners for northeast Calgary ring road Ontario explores doing business better with small business Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology iron-framed windows restored Simon Fraser University tests solar-powered trash compactor Ontario invites four to bid on new archives facility RFP released for Oshawa, Ontario’s Durham Consolidated Courthouse Saskatchewan updates air fleet MARCAN offers better access to Canadian public sector procurement Highlights of Oracle Corporation and Bristol Business School survey on e-procurement April 2006 Ottawa tests smart car in city fleet Nova Scotia’s green plan in action Abbotsford water plant showcases new technology SDTC offers support for green technology development Team develops design for Kelowna’s new aquatic centre Infraguide offers best practice on transit priority Toronto approves green roofs strategy New Brunswick addresses surgical wait times British Columbia invests in provincial transportation network New community educational campuses open throughout BC Fort McMurray partners to develop quality of life indicators Manitoba tests technology to improve diagnostic test choices March 2006 Marcan stats on procurement British Columbia invests in air quality Alberta government funds new diagnostic system Procurement training CDs “Powering the Future” website facilitates project success Wireless technology keeps health care staff in touch with patients BC opens new mental health facility in Kamloops Newmarket, Ontario launches eco-home subdivision Toronto’s Buttonville Airport gets new control tower Nova Scotia repaves tourist route Centennial College launches program on sustainable building design Contracting fraud at DND results in charges laid Vancouver 2010 Games releases new construction budget Winnipeg seeks a supplier for an e-reporting system for emergency healthcare Green Municipal Fund offers new energy sector funding Quebec certifies a nanofiltration solution for groundwater treatment Organic liquid anti-icing additive being tested on Halifax roads Dedicated traffic safety helicopter takes to the sky in BC Alberta government seeks to redevelop its legislature grounds PEI helps fund carbon monoxide testers at community rinks Newfoundland & Labrador improves roads in tourist area February 2006 Albertans get new schools, healthcare centres and post-secondary school buildings Partnership will restore historic building at Red Deer’s Michener Centre Green power now available in Ottawa New cogeneration plant for Toronto’s Pearson Airport Regina wins recognition for reducing greenhouse gas emissions Alberta supports Medicine Hat housing for seniors and persons with disabilities SaskPower to partner with independent power producers Yukon first to offer BizPal service Ontario acquires site of Upper Canada’s First Parliament Wind energy firm supports municipal alternative energy development Web conferencing comes to rural BC schools Yukon builds a mobile communications solution Nanaimo installs emergency generator US Homeland Security launches integration project with Canadian firm Kelowna takes alternate route to design and construction contract New treatment for pig slurry Kingston contracts for smart meters Public-private partnership key to new Alberta road The Canadian Defence Industries Association changes its name Partners launch Halifax community energy project Public and private partners restore natural habitats November/December 2005 Procurement professionals define ethical procurement Nova Scotia supports municipal emergency preparedness Government of Canada pension modernization project goes to EDS Canada Partnering to protect Alberta boreal forests Ontario buys more power New Brunswick’s Village of Claire to get new water system Local Yukon firms contracted on Athlete’s Village project BC takes aim at invasive plants Alberta seeks alternative ways to fund health services VIA Rail contracts for Wi-Fi service on its trains Manitoba acts to develop biodiesel Manitoba and Manitoba Hydro to develop wind power Canadian company, Netistix, chosen to display fleet product at UN’s Climate Change Conference and Showcase Looking for brownfield remediation proposals US Department of State chooses Canadian company solution to secure information Saskatoon seniors complex environmentally friendly and cost saving Calgary Library picks wireless communication to manages growth and reduce costs Northwest Territories invests in intelligent transportation systems Winnipeg outsources garbage collection New Brunswick to develop public warning system The City of Red Deer ups its green power requirement Statistics Canada and Intélec Géomatique win award of excellence Saskatchewan bumps up green power requirements Canadian R&D develops fluorescent lighting dimmer controller Montreal’s health technopole hires SECOR to develop implementation strategy Membrane filtration chosen for First Nations drinking water treatment Dawson Creek acknowledged for its energy plan Nova Scotia emergency personnel equipped with satellite phones Ontario builds online services for its physicians Maryland state pilot program tracks drivers’ speed, location via cell phones Precarn support robotics and intelligent systems research October 2005 Nova Scotia launches municipal internship program Canadian Coast Guard awards standing offers for LED marine lights Nova Scotia purchasing new MRIs Paying tickets online not in line in Ottawa Halton Region offers world class customer service Yukon offers vehicle registration renewals online Ontario proposes conservation measures and smaller power plants New CFB Gagetown barracks to meet green building standards Alberta supports Lethbridge College renovation project Ethics and procurement in the Toronto - MFP leasing contract Ontario beefs up green energy sources Clean up begins at Sydney Tar Ponds The Ottawa Hospital launches an instrument tracking system Promoting procurement professionalism at the federal government Nova Scotia seeks to find and protect its archeological sites New super-vac sucks up litter in Halifax Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and five US partners study tidal power potential Ottawa police move to e-ticketing Sustainable Development Technology Canada invests in clean hydrogen technology Bathurst, New Brunswick consolidates three schools into one Unmanned aerial vehicles tested as fire fighting tool United States tests radio tags at Canadian border Newfoundland home building technology finds a market in Iceland DND continues remediation of Goose Bay site Summer sees work on Yukon roads and infrastructure SEPTEMBER 2005 Hand-held, positioning technology supports BC’s weed fight Saskatchewan tests new road material Ottawa airport develops award-winning glycol treatment Burlington automates property tax collection system Nova Scotia contracts Medavie Blue Cross to administer Medicare Alberta invests in e-health records Schools advance using advanced technology Supplier to government finds new emerging markets JULY 2005 Broadband opportunities grow in Nova Scotia Kelowna converts landfill gas to electricity Quebec and Montreal consider entertainment complex proposal New Brunswick increases target for green energy supply Canadian technology for trucking firms first to meet new US border requirements Surrey’s revitalized community centre opens Mobile satellite high-speed Internet supports Manitoba urban search and rescue team Partners provide new emergency radio system for Musquodoboit Valley, Nova Scotia Ottawa looks for P3 partner for Orleans art centre Canadian Navy to replace SNAPS systems Alberta partners with TELUS to improve emergency response system Modern property management by remote control Nova Scotia and partners invest in new health technology Materiel Management Institute awards and new board of directors CITT upholds DND contract for health services GIS systems: the right information at the right time in the right place Lunenburg Marine Museum takes charge of Bluenose II Telesat enables high-speed broadband everywhere Dealing with nuclear waste One fare card to link transit systems in and around Toronto New emergency air monitoring vehicle developed by Alberta government and firefighters Alberta project researches the best way to deliver services Partners underpin Ontario health agency Alberta focusses on improving government operations Toronto program works to reduce water usage Prince George takes a stand against the mountain pine beetle FCM elects new president Calgary builds award winning environmentally sound buildings Alberta correctional staff get stab resistant vests Vancouver 2010 provides opportunities, training and promotion New lab in Montreal supports polymer research and commercializa JUNE 2005 Materiel Management National Workshop, May 2005 FedWatch: Walt Lastewka on federal procurement initiatives A rose by any other name is… Ontario Infrastructure Projects Corporation Quebec cleans up the St Charles River Nova Scotia municipalities switch on LED lights for savings. Ottawa’s O-Train expansion set to go Sustainable Development Technology Canada supports olefins clean technology project Vancouver 2010 Organizing Committee signs Rona Canadian geo-spatial system finds home in New Zealand navy Steinbach, Manitoba to modernize water-treatment plant Alberta SuperNet reaches rural communities University of Calgary launches campus energy partnership Canadian universities and CIDA build education and training Nova Scotia Liquor Corp. awards 15 new agency stores FISIC: Putting heads together for security and innovation PEI builds first wind-hydrogen village demonstration project A new and improved New Brunswick Opportunities Network Everyone wins with RCMP inventions Partnering for infrastructure research helps us be prepared Connections: smart metering to WiFi networking to community portal use The town of Banff gets a facelift Kamloops makes service a priority Canada-Saskatchewan Infrastructure Program ends New Ontario agency to help small business Ontario contracts for cleaner power Government of Canada’s Project Green Digitizing diagnostic image tests in Nova Scotia Municipalities enhance services and reduce costs through broadband Canada School of Public Service: a one-stop-shop Jack Bell Foundation’s Ride-Share program supported by Waterloo University research group Nova Scotia infrastructure being renewed US federal agencies asked to standardize contract management Third Edition of The Request For Proposal Handbook Nova Scotia contracts for modernized biomedical waste disposal MAY 2005 Minister Scott Brison with Budget 2005 procurement news including 1) introducing smarter buying, 2) better value for Canadians achieved through the changes to the way the federal government buys goods and services, and 3) improving property management BC adds hybrid vehicles to government fleet Alberta demos stored, solar energy for home heating Ottawa school board delivers ‘real’ coverage of Everest climb Mississauga addresses road salt usage Hupacasath First Nation develops mini hydro plant Hydro-Québec Distribution buys wind power Nova Scotia property registry goes online Calgary expands electronics recycling capacity Manitoba picks contractor to rejuvenate Gull Harbour Resort US government pre-approves Stentor’s iSite(R) PACS Canadian federal government asks about VoIP BC schools get more than one kind of upgrade Pointers for choosing the right procurement method Kingston, Ontario’s Excalibur teaches federal prisoners Yukon town gets special fire truck Saint John’s Harbour Passage project enters phase III Newfoundland and Labrador capital works program Kamloops relies on membrane filters for clean water P.E.I. agreement delivers better training to public servants Halifax reduces greenhouse gas emissions Manitoba takes action for clean energy Alberta municipalities helped to improve energy efficiency Vancouver 2010 procurement strategy Accenture releases study on ‘shared-services’ Ontario THINKs about health care Public broadcaster CPAC beefs up website capacity on demand APRIL 2005 The RFP Report goes online Experience the force of e-learning at the RCMP Canada Health Infoway pulls it all together Natural Resources Canada’s energy efficiency awards California chooses new biological process for water treatment Hydrogen bus endures Manitoba cold-weather MARCH 2005 Red River College enters solar challenge race SourceCan hosts Chinese tenders UV technology cleans city waters Ottawa amalgamates operational systems DND continues towards e-health care Yukon towns improve waterfronts Kingston tackles wastewater Alberta levies environmental fee on electronics Québec supports nanotechnologies Community Action on Energy Efficiency partnership 2D bar codes speed tax filing PEI courts biodiesel facility development Ontario and New Brunswick go for “green” energy ITAC supports federal procurement changes (Op Ed) Architects selected for 2010 Olympic sites Brandon’s Keystone Centre gets upgrades New western IBM Centre for Advanced Studies Common Criteria program certifies IT products NB’s PLANET system upgraded Hamilton’s police work with citizens online JANUARY 2005 Alberta auctions oil and gas BC embraces alternate service delivery through contracts with Maximus, EDS and IBM BC supports Campbell River Airport upgrades Newfoundland and Labrador contracts for former mine site assessments Nearshore Atlantic partnership initiative seeks ICT opportunities Service New Brunswick improves GPS positioning capability Ontario government modernization efforts save money Building Manitoba's winter road network New US procurement reporting system Abbotsford BC contractor builds new women's federal prison DND modernizes optical tracking test system Norwegian firm brings Canadian submarine home Saskatchewan supports its municipalities with its buying power Mississauga launches paytickets.ca service DND contracts for health care personnel CIDA renews IT services contracts Abbotsford hospital partnership bears fruit Lamination protects Ontario government windows Information management moves up to speed at AAFC DECEMBER 2004 Nova Scotia mandates green power South of our border Manitoba contracts for health care centres CPPC chooses new board for 2004/05 Halifax Regional Municipality contracts for harbour clean-up Sprott offers new certificate for public sector marketers Sydney Tar Ponds clean-up underway Feds say who bought what Nova Scotia improves access to government tenders Federal bid opportunities soon to be free on MERX Government of Canada renovates Regina office Government of Canada awards relocation service Money and manure fuel green power New Brunswick builds new addiction services facility More on smart fleets Service New Brunswick markets home grown e-gov solution BC and UBCM partner to support independent power projects Montreal enhances citizen services Lake Ontario water to cool offices Environmental remediation at Gander airport OCTOBER 2004 New Halifax school keeps history in mind More "greening" at PWGSC Federal advertising agency selected Sydney tar ponds agency becomes "special" Islanders to get fibre optic network ICAP helps fund Dow Centennial Centre Nanaimo puts its new centre to a vote DND buys protective gear and upgrades system Maryland chooses paperless ballots Simcoe selects software to monitor performance Ottawa expands Ray Friel Recreation Centre through P3 House of Commons gets green "seal of approval" National road weather information system in the works SEPTEMBER 2004 Who you gonna’ call? 3-1-1 Historic Barkerville gets a boost ‘Newfie’ and Irish ocean tech businesses partner Vancouver ports upgrade to meet new security code CBSA to install new scanning system Oakville, Ontario tests parking fine e-payment SYD Resource Road partnership deal in BC Kamloops and Red Deer reap rewards from GIS ACOL offers online lien check service Vancouver college upgrades email and saves money Wireless tested as intelligent transportation tool Membrane technology offers safe, better-tasting water Home-style entertainment for troops abroad AUGUST 2004 Who's who in Canada's new Cabinet Accenture underpins US visitor tracking program Prince Edward Island business goes to Athens Olympics Mississauga's eCity wins award US procurement reform - no exceptions to regs Linux makes moves in governments Halifax area growth spurs road improvements Burnaby, BC shares in energy saving contract JULY 2004 Camera/transmitter combo on inside track Changes in government e-tendering sites Healthy storage for digital images Nova Scotia hardwood gets equal opportunity Broadband expands north E-recycling in Alberta Red light, green light – safety on command Rubber hits the road Cobourg upgrades email JUNE 2004 Alberta's online purchasing connection SELECT: construction contracts by invitation Cool Vancouver leads by example Newfoundland deals with household hazardous waste Halifax puts the wheels on visitor services About the Canada Border Services Agency US introduces procurement reform bill Fraser Health acquires needle-stick prevention devices Clementine darling of skiers' training site Saskatoon's assessment process goes 'live' The Canada School of Public Service Saskatchewan introduces new Purchasing Act MAY 2004 BC ups the ante on e-bidding Manitoba partners with Microsoft Exit to energy savings Floodway opens floodgate of opportunities New Brunswick's purchasing good for local economy Consortium to build Canada's Expo 2005 pavilion E-tendering expertise grows south Ottawa negotiations with P3 partner delay new ice pads Canada chooses Bombardier team's flight simulators Tips for protecting your identity APRIL 2004 Spreading the Net Winning financial reporting ATLAS Interim maps the NWT MAD system selected for Canadian maritime patrol aircraft GLOBE 2004 and building better cities MARCH 2004 Balanced Scorecard: step by step More on recycled paper Additional resources on ethics Opening soon - the Government of Canada Marketplace P3 highway project in Edmonton Responsible gaming in Manitoba Streamlining and protecting health records Feds seek Agency of Record again RFP for Sea King helicopters released Farming the wind in PEI At DND, one size does not fit all BC fleet managers test drive biodiesel FEBRUARY 2004 On time, on budget: the Ottawa airport expansion A little Visa card history Space Agency collaboration helps business CISTI protects IP online Ontario towns get help to develop procurement bylaws Association and university team to deliver online purchasing training UK nursing homes benefit from purchasing consortium From landfill to roadbed Nominations Please: 5th Annual award of Excellence in Service as a Material Manager JANUARY 2004 US government reopens eTravel contract bidding City of Ottawa leads in emergency response systems UV light to disinfect Niagara Falls water Saskatchewan offers municipal leadership training City of Ottawa calls for a private eye on development Manitoba and Iceland promote hydrogen production Maritime prisons get facelift DECEMBER 2003 Hospitals test shared-services model for procurement Government counts the cost to recycle computers Movin' on: SourceCan becomes part of Government On-Line NOVEMBER 2003 US government reopens eTravel contract bidding City of Ottawa leads in emergency response systems UV light to disinfect Niagara Falls water Saskatchewan offers municipal leadership training City of Ottawa calls for a private eye on development Manitoba and Iceland promote hydrogen production Maritime prisons get facelift AUGUST 2003 LA County buys Canadian clean engines Manitoba protects water resources Managing the DND pay system The search is on Partners repurpose New Brunswick airport building Food inspection agency gets results Citizenship and Immigration works on new IT system Ottawa recreation centre P3 contract growing US government awards e-travel contract Manitoba spends a little to make a little JULY 2003 Partners create training space Recognizing excellence New name On the roads again Changes for BC Rail Looking for help to collect money Canada infrastructure programs at work Olympic green - procurement with an eye on the environment Environmental business New US defense procurement restrictions under fire Going places - the online US Defense Travel System Energy stars shine On the move Powerful stuff in Saskatchewan Testing, testing… a new Internet protocol First Air first Calgary courts moving on Government gets CRM… slowly New news source on UK procurement and… GIPPER's Guide number three Canadian contracting software selected by US university Supporting intelligent systems R&D Not enough money Attesting to the value of procurement JUNE 2003 It’s about purchasing cards Government fuels green energy Healthier info at DND Toronto Computer Leasing Inquiry Losing suppliers obtain winning proposals Citizens First Government gets help with truck specs BC procurement a shared service NDP take voting online Federal government changes advertising practices Back to the books Seeking partners MARCH 2003 Training supply chain professionals Making modeling and simulation work FEBRUARY 2003 Feds experience masterful efficiencies Just the ticket one contract for helicopters US calls for more competition New Brunswick manages corrections system information Partners in processing health claims Dressing for success Federal resources connect locally Riding the technology waves Ontario building secure health email network Advisory panel reports on Government On-Line SELECT firms to match opportunities E-government around the world Government needs energy too Guide to sustainable city infrastructure Ontario business links SEPTEMBER 2002 French treat Halifax water  Buying fleets just got better  And the winners are... South of our border Schools get it together with IT Saskatchewan's LAND provides Ukraine food for thought Alberta supports programs with CGI's help Web-enabled supply chains E-government alters service inside and out W3C: creating "one size fits all" government websites Fad or fashion - Procurement trends dominate the Canadian Public Procurement Council's Forum 2002 CPPC conference offers lessons learned - E-procurement - e-gads! Canadian Forum on Public Procurement JULY 2002  ePurchasing Plus Truro automates land permitting Students wired for Education Canadian technology solves gun crimes Lucky number three Telemedecine in Northern Ontario Canadian division of US bus company wins Ottawa contract Military re-awards ATCO Frontec Auction saves communications $$$ University procurement committee adds value Time for a shake up Getting serious MARCH 2002 Yukon College wants ethics input CIDA-INC plans services online As advertised: a marriage of sorts DNDís private sector supply chain A master at purchasing management Cyberworld copyright protection Partners in Digital Heroes Real-time data on ROADS Best practices for e-procurement Cleaning up the Act DECEMBER 2001 BMO helps feds move to e-purchasing  Aboriginal companies qualify for GOL  CDC gets a "little help from its friends"  Beefing up procurement practices internationally  Public Security and Anti-terrorism (PSAT)  Fuel for thought  P3 excellence and innovation awarded  Environmental law makes company bare all  Government online FINDS a solution  Feds expanding at the real estate line  SEPTEMBER 2001 Government of Canada keeps on truckin'Fleet selection On-Track! New rules for controlled goods The grass is not always greener South of the border BIDS QuÈbec open for business Resources on public procurement Government travel gets points Companies make the GOL cut The green scene Make Connexions on the rock JUNE 2001 The perils of transparency SuperBuild builds on partnership Procurement is business for small business National Film Board Internet store connects to back office ZENworks for Anna-Laberge Hospital Centre Expanding smart community portals By the numbers procurement PWGSC GETS vision Ontario outsources network management A-a-attenshun! Private support required Help wanted in Toronto Saskatchewan and Manitoba LINK Defence Construction achieves ISO 9001 Visa study shows e-ordering and e-billing on the rise MARCH 2001 Federal travel modernization checks in Professional development and certification torch passed Head west to the FCM's annual conference Toronto adopts new purchasing by-law and policies Annual national workshop for materiel managers New website for proposal writing Making it easier to buy environmentally friendly products Adopting e-procurement New "Report Card" evaluates healthcare e-commerce marketplaces DECEMBER 2000 Nominations pleaseÖ FTAA looks at government procurement Read re-elected CPPC President E-Government Leadership Initiative New technology should pave way for better government management Ontario public buyers meet in Ottawa for professional development Purchasers tour INAC procurement process New academic research centre focuses on public procurement 2000 National Awards for Innovation and Excellence in Public-Private Partnerships Learning your RFPs SEPTEMBER 2000 READ RE-ELECTED CPPC PRESIDENT SUMMIT'S CORNER OF CYBERSPACE PURCHASERS MAKE CONTACT WITH NEW MAGAZINES OTTAWA'S POT CRAVING PUSHING WIDE INTEREST CITT FILES OWN BRIEF LEARNING YOUR RFPS SUPPLIERS JOIN FORCES HOSPITALS DIAGNOSE E-PROCUREMENT GIVING A VOICE TO WATER FIX SECOND ANNUAL CPPC FORUM JOANNE MONAGHAN, NEW FCM PRESIDENT
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