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	March 2001 Volume 4 Issue 1 FEATURES Cyberlibel Public servants face new risks in their online work environment by Peter N. Mantas School's out The public-private partnership program for Nova Scotia schools slips not so quietly out of sight by Jim Meek  Developing DNA data (cover story) The RCMP and Anjura partner in marketing DNA-typing technology by Dave Todd  Seamlessly serving citizens Online government could be a procurement windfall as governments struggle to define citizen expectations by John Chenery Bosnia: not quite business as usual Under the Contractor Support Program, ATCO Frontec works side-by-side with DND in Bosnia to supply Canadian troops by Richard Bray Green procurement: good news waiting to be told The Canadian public knows little about it, but Canada's green procurement program is making strides at home and abroad by Dave Todd  Loosening the noose of procurement policy Canada Customs and Revenue Agency is busy changing procurement policy to suit itself by Gord McIntosh  Hurry up and wait To buy an election is to hustle - then wait by Catherine Morrison DEPARTMENTS The Question We asked: "Is it fair and effective for governments to restrict competition based on geography?" compiled by David Newman . SummitUp News, information and upcoming events in the procurement world compiled by Joanne Sedkowski and David Newman  . Summit Connects Websites that put you in touch compiled by Summit staff  . Policy arena Alternative financing - a life-line for municipalities by Donald Ross . Face to face Heather Barbour buys official gifts on behalf of public and private sector clients - gifts that reflect the occasion, represent Canada and are within budget by Catherine Morrison COLUMNS It matters to you/ À votre attention The professional development forum of the Materiel Management Institute . wired.gov E-procurement lessons offer opportunity by Richard Bray  . CITTing In Guns are smoking at Health Canada over some bad procurement practices by Paul M. Lalonde  . Legal notes Speak clearly in your RFPs or forever hold your peace by Robert C. Worthington  . In my opinion A "best and final offer" procurement practice can allow for revision of proposals by Michael Asner .
	FOCUS ON... Internet Technology Summer 2001 The ABCs of an RFP for GIS There are lessons to be learned from Calgary's benchmark RFP for a geographic information system by Melanie Collison . SourceCAN says SourceCAN can ­ open a virtual door to the international marketplace for Canadian expertise by David Pye . Borderless buying Crossing traditional geographic boundaries, a cooperative buying agreement provides IT to midwestern state institutions by Richard Bray . Catching the B2G wave We surfed several government sites to see how business-friendly they are - particularly when the business wants to sell to the government itself by David Newman . A new twist on public procurement Using IT tools, the private sector has streamlined their procurement processes and offers some solutions so government can do the same by David Sobba . Do IT this way These days, when Ontario government buyers go shopping for IT, they must use the expanded Vendor of Record system. by Richard Bray .
	June 2001 Volume 4 Issue 2 FEATURES Let your fingers do the shopping E-catalogues more common in public procurement by David Pye  That's not fair! Or is it? Fairness supervisors oversee contracting by Catherine Morrison  Private solutions for public procurement Private sector procurement may show the way to public sector e-procurement by Richard Bray  Tilting at windmills no more Nova Scotia's e-procurement system is up and running by Barbara Webber  GIS puts Ottawa on the MAP MAP integrates geographic information and business functions for the recently amalgamated City of Ottawa by David Newman  DEPARTMENTS The Question We asked: "What does e-procurement mean to you?" compiled by David Newman . SummitUp News, information and upcoming events in the procurement world compiled by Summit staff  . Summit Connects Websites that put you in touch compiled by Summit staff ] . Face to face John Read, president of the Canadian Public Procurement Council, talks about the council's role and its vision of the future by Dave Todd  COLUMNS It matters to you/ À votre attention The professional development forum of the Materiel Management Institute . wired.gov Auditor General reports on IT procurement point to a need for speed by Richard Bray . CITTing In A CITT ruling is overturned and helicopter supplier, E.H. Industries, appears happy to lose by Paul M. Lalonde  . Legal notes The Supreme Court of Canada turns down Martel's allegations of unfair play by Robert C. Worthington  . In my opinion Government On-Line Request for Proposals offers little opportunity for small businesses by Michael Asner
	September 2001 Volume 4 Issue 3 FEATURES: 3RD ANNUAL TOP SELLERS More numbers to nowhere Once again Summit's intrepid agent tries to penetrate the mystery of the Public Accounts and decipher who is doing what business with feds and for how much  by Dan Turner introduction by Robert Parkins Recovery cards Buying on credit (cards, that is) reaps rewards for governments  by Celeste Mackenzie Navigating P3s Public-private partnerships (P3s), still unfamiliar and treacherous territory for many, are gaining ground in governments as a procurement tool; some like Ontario and Industry Canada have developed written guidelines  by JoAnne Sommers A learning experience Long before it became fashionable, Thames Valley District School Board adapted its purchasing systems and brought its suppliers on board to create a working e-procurement solution  by Richard Bray Pick me, pick me The federal government's new tool - supply arrangements - makes the job easier  by Richard Bray Made in Canada - used anywhere Anywhere the US military exchange service goes, so goes Canadian Triversity Inc.'s flexible point of sale retail software by Richard Bray DEPARTMENTS THE QUESTION We asked: "What is your opinion of government outsourcing and will the trend continue?" compiled by David Newman . SUMMITUP News, information and upcoming events in the procurement world  compiled by David Newman and Anne Phillips . FACE TO FACE Karen Owen talks passionately about procurement at the Ontario Shared Services Bureau  by David Mayerovitch . POLICY ARENA Rising costs force hospitals to rethink the way they buy energy by Dave Todd . SUMMIT CONNECTS Websites that put you in touch  compiled by Summit staff COLUMNS IT MATTERS TO YOU/ À VOTRE ATTENTION Evolution has become revolution for public sector procurement specialists by The Materiel Management Institute . WIRED.GOV The one-size fits all e-procurement solution is not yet here by Richard Bray . P-P-PARTNERING Transportation infrastructure projects are ripe for consideration as public-private partnership deals  by Michael Wilson . CITTING IN To put teeth into the Agreement for Internal Trade, Lalonde makes a case for provincial tribunals like the CITT  by Paul M. Lalonde . LEGAL NOTES "Fair play" rules in the trade agreements can be burdensome for buyers  by Robert C. Worthington . IN MY OPINION Getting respect for professional procurement services is tough, especially in the IT world by Michael Asner .
	FOCUS ON... Green Purchasing Calling All Cars  Government fleets keep trying to be green  . Leaders of the Pack  10 key departments fail to measure up
	FOCUS ON... Public-Private Partnerships Sound and fury signifying ­ something  The battle around P3s  by Richard Bray  . P3s and trade agreements  A fuss over what is really "a show about nothing" contends Paul Lalonde  by Paul M. Lalonde  . A power game without a master  Resolving governance issues can be key to success  by Gilles Paquet  . Financing the future  There IS money to invest in Canadian infrastructure  by John Chenery  . Sharpen your pencils  The best part of a P3 deal may be transferring risk to the private sector but risk needs to be identified, quantified and properly allocated  by Abraham Akkawi  . Water under the bridge  British project provides pointers for Canadian water projects - an interview with Sir Ian Byatt  by John Chenery  . Grappling with gridlock  Transportation is a growing issue and Ontario considers its options  by Brad Latta  . Health - Doin' it differently  There may well be room for private participation in public health care  by Terry Fitzsimmons and Terry Collins  . P3s in action  Educational arrangements:  Edmonton's approach to building schools  by Melanie Collison  Energizing Sudbury:  a district energy project that meets expectations  by Brad Latta
	December 2001 Volume 4 Issue 4 FEATURES Buying into e-gov: Who, what and how A check-up on the procurement of government online  by Nicole Tedesco Hurry up and wait  Government online business slow coming down the pipe for small business  by Richard Bray Sign here New rules about registering to handle controlled goods by Celeste Mackenzie It ain't over 'till it's over Ontario's proactive approach to debriefing vendors  by Sheldon Gordon Playing in bounds Trade agreements set the rules for the procurement game  by Ron Lunau and Sean Moore Location, location, location Geographic information system (GIS) software underpins many online initiatives at all levels of government  by JoAnne Sommers DEPARTMENTS THE QUESTION We asked: "What is your opinion of public-private partnerships (P3s)?"  compiled by David Newman . SUMMITUP News, information and upcoming events in the procurement world  compiled by David Newman, Gina Gillespie, Celeste Mackenzie and Anne Phillips . POLICY ARENA Supreme Court rulings have little impact on BC agency  by Michael Asner . FACE TO FACE David Chappell believes in green  by Catherine Morrison COLUMNS IT MATTERS TO YOU/ À VOTRE ATTENTION Bob Myers on the procurement profession by The Materiel Management Institute . WIRED.GOV IT security becomes imperative by Richard Bray . LEGAL NOTES Imported ideas need adapting before adopting  by Robert C. Worthington . P-P-PARTNERING Water sector woes by Michael Wilson . CITTING IN Telecommunications dominates the caseload  by Paul M. Lalonde . IN MY OPINION New buyers' guide solves the mysteries of procurement  by Michael Asner
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