Outreach and engagement events—by date

Orillia, ON - Join Procurement Assistance Canada - Ontario Region at Forward Summit East on September 27-28, 2023. PAC will be there to staff a booth together with Indigenous Services Canada: Transformative Indigenous Procurement Strategy Directorate to engage with Indigenous and non-Indigenous leaders, businesses and youth. Come by our booth and speak with us.

About the summit: Forward Summit East will be providing organizations, Indigenous communities and business professionals with the tools and resources necessary to build prosperous, collaborative and competitive business development projects that progress economic reconciliation for Indigenous peoples. 

Location: Casino Rama, Rama Nation, 5899 Rama Rd, Orillia, ON L3V 6H6

Registration: https://connectgroup.swoogo.com/fs23e

Toronto, Ontario - Procurement Assistance Canada, Ontario Region will be hosting a virtual walk through session for CanadaBuys and SAP Ariba. The session will demonstrate how to search and find tender opportunities, resources and guides available on CanadaBuys and how to register your business in SAP Ariba. Procurement Assistance Canada will be available to answer any questions you have regarding CanadaBuys and SAP Ariba.  Following this session PAC will offer a complimentary bidder masterclass that is geared towards bidding to qualify for supplying professional services to the Government of Canada.  

Toronto, Ontario – Procurement Assistance Canada, Ontario Region will help you understand through this interactive workshop the process used by federal government procurement officers to evaluate bids, award contracts, and purchase services.

In this session you will act as a Government of Canada Contracting Officer/Technical Authority. The exercise will be to evaluate sample bids against criteria from a fictitious tender, or RFP document. Improve your bidding strategies by learning:

• Some common mistakes bidders make, and how to avoid them;
• How and when to ask questions; and
• Best practices for creating your own proposal/bid response

This session is designed for SME owners/representatives with bidding experience or those who have attended PAC seminars and webinars in the past.

Toronto, Ontario – Procurement Assistance Canada, Ontario Region is hosting this virtual session to offer tips on how you can review solicitations and write a technical proposal when responding to RFPs and other solicitations. Join our Indigenous panel of suppliers that have successfully cracked the code. They will share some essential steps suppliers should take when reviewing a solicitation and compiling their technical response to a posted solicitation. 

Help us shape the event by emailing any questions you have for the panel to: tpsgc.pasacontario-appacontario.pwgsc@tpsgc pwgsc.gc.ca a day before the session.

Toronto, Ontario - The Government of Canada purchases $22 billion of goods and services each year. This two-hour webinar provides key information about how to sell to the Government of Canada that will help you learn how to:

• Find out whether the Government of Canada buys your goods or service
• Understand the contracting process
• Register in supplier databases
• Build networks and promote your business
• Search for opportunities
• Take advantage of the procurement information on Buyandsell.gc.ca and Canadabuys
• Understand the security clearance process
• Bid on opportunities

Toronto, Ontario - Would you like to learn more about how to bid? This two-hour webinar is designed for participants who are ready for a more detailed overview of the bidding process and provides key information to help you bid on opportunities, including:

• The different types of solicitation documents
• The main elements of a solicitation document and how to respond to them
• How bids are evaluated and suppliers are selected
• How to follow-up after receipt of the bidding process results
• Best practices, tips and suggestions

Toronto, Ontario – On the sidelines of the Toronto Global Forum on October 12, 2023, Procurement Assistance Canada - Ontario Region in partnership with Fédération des gens d'affaires francophones de l'Ontario (FGA) will host a webinar on Doing Business with the Government of Canada. The Government of Canada purchases $24 billion of goods and services each year. This 1h30 webinar provides key information about how to sell to the Government of Canada that will help you learn how to:

• Find out whether the Government of Canada buys your goods or service
• Understand the contracting process
• Register in supplier databases
• Build networks and promote your business
• Search for opportunities
• Take advantage of the procurement information on Canadabuys
• Understand the security clearance process
• Bid on opportunities

Markham, Ontario - The Innovation Information Forum brings together Government of Canada partners to share about emerging innovation program and services.

Join us in-person on October 12, 2023 at ventureLAB to learn about federal programs and services to support innovation and small and medium businesses.  This event is in partnership with ventureLAB.

Location: 3600 Steeles Ave E, Markham, ON L3R 9Z7

Partners & Presenters (1:15 pm - 3:10 pm)

• ventureLAB
• Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) – Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC)
• Department of National Defence (DND) - Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)
• National Research Council (NRC) - Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)
• Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) - Intellectual Property - The Basics

(*presenters are subject to change)

This is a free event and will be offered in English

Toronto, Ontario - In recognition of Small Business Month, Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC) Ontario Region in partnership with Global Affairs Canada: Trade Commissioner Service, Business Development Bank Canada, Export Development Canada and community partners will host the annual Small Business Diversity Forum to support the growth of diverse entrepreneurs and small businesses. 

A key focus of the forum will be on supporting equity deserving businesses and highlighting emerging opportunities through federal and community programs and services.

Key topics:

• Federal procurement fundamentals
• Support services and resources for diverse entrepreneurs & small businesses
• Building an inclusive small business ecosystem

Location

• Toronto Metro Hall
• 55 John Street Toronto, Ontario M5V 3C6

Toronto, Ontario – Procurement Assistance Canada, Ontario Region in partnership with Indigenous Services Canada  is hosting this session that can help you understand more about Indigenous focused procurement, strategies and initiatives. The session will provide tips on how Indigenous businesses can find and look to respond to federal procurement opportunities.

Help us shape the event by emailing any questions you have for the panel: tpsgc.pasacontario-appacontario.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca a day before the session.

Toronto, Ontario - This two-hour webinar provides key information to help you bid on Professional Services opportunities, including:

The procurement tools a Government of Canada buyer may use for purchasing professional services, including:

• ProServices
• Task and Solutions Professional Services (TSPS)
• Task and Solutions-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS/SBIPS)
• Learning Services
• How to register your business in Centralized Professional Services System (CPSS) ePortal and SELECT
• Key contacts

Toronto, Ontario - Join Procurement Assistance Canada-Ontario Region at the CanadianSME Small Business Summit on October 23, 2023.

The Canadian SME Small Business Expo will include panel discussions, networking and keynote presentations by Canada’s top business leaders and entrepreneurs. Free in-person event for small businesses.

Registration link: CanadianSME Small Business Summit

About CanadianSME

CanadianSME Business Magazine aims to equip small and medium enterprises with expert knowledge and insights from industry leaders on everything business.

Toronto, ON - Join Procurement Assistance Canada - Ontario Region at Security Canada Central presented by CANASA on October 25, 2023. PAC will be there to staff a booth to engage with security professionals and industry decision-makers. Come by our booth and speak with us.

About the conference: Thousands of security professionals attend Security Canada Central to see the latest technology innovations, access unparalleled educational opportunities and take part in the conversations defining today’s industry.

Location: Toronto Congress Centre - South Building

650 Dixon Rd. Toronto, Ontario, M9W 1J1

Registration: https://www.microspec.com/reg/SCC2023/?_ga=2.205248406.781361475.1694631366-429486050.1694631366

Mississauga, Ontario - Procurement Assistance Canada in partnership with IDEA Mississauga, the Province of Ontario, and the City of Mississauga are hosting a Doing Business with Government event.

Why attend?

• Public sector procurement in Canada is a $200 billion marketplace
• Learn about procurement opportunities from various levels of government
• Gain strategic insights on their processes
• Connect directly with government officials to understand how to make them your customer 

Presentations on Doing Business with:

• Government of Canada
• Province of Ontario
• City of Mississauga

The seminar will be held in person at the IDEA Square One Innovation Hub and online.

Registration for the in-person session is encouraged for the opportunity to ask questions and interact at the event.  Line up to speak with presenters who will be available in person to answer further questions after all the seminars are completed.

The virtual session will end promptly after the presentations.

You must be registered to attend the session. Please note the sessions fill up fast and are on a first come, first served basis.

Toronto, Ontario - Procurement Assistance Canada, Ontario Region will be hosting a virtual walk through session for CanadaBuys and SAP Ariba. The session will demonstrate how to search and find tender opportunities, resources and guides available on CanadaBuys and how to register your business in SAP Ariba. Procurement Assistance Canada will be available to answer any questions you have regarding CanadaBuys and SAP Ariba.  Following this session  PAC will offer a  complimentary bidder masterclass that is geared towards bidding to qualify for supplying professional services to the Government of Canada.  

Toronto, Ontario - Procurement Assistance Canada, Ontario Region is hosting this seminar to provide information on how to apply for security clearances and what is required for the application process. A security clearance is necessary when your personnel, under contract, will require access to Classified/Protected information or sensitive Government of Canada work sites. Obtaining a security clearance can be a lengthy process. This seminar will provide key information to help you better understand:

1. The security requirements identified in the tender.
2. The registration process to obtain a security clearance with the Industrial Security Program.
3. The different levels of organization clearances and personnel clearances.
4. Your responsibilities as a supplier.

Federal Procurement Virtual Drop-in Café

Virtual drop-in sessions with specialists from the Procurement Assistance Canada – Ontario Region for discussions related to government procurement and more!

Connect for a few minutes to ask questions on doing business with the Government of Canada or stay for the hour.

Occurring the last Wednesday of every month, this offering provides participants the opportunity to:

• Drop in for information nuggets related to procurement
• Ask questions on how to sell goods and services to the Government of Canada
• Learn about tools, resources, and innovative funding programs
• Pick up tips on finding opportunities, bidding best practices, and more

Toronto, Ontario – Join Procurement Assistance Canada – Ontario Region at the Small Business Forum – City of Toronto on October 30th at Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

Future-Proofing Businesses through Innovation & Sustainability

Experience the City of Toronto’s free full-day, in-person signature event in support of small businesses. The forum features main stage programming with keynote speakers and expert panels from a wide range of sectors, as well as the Nobellum Pitch Competition, breakout rooms, small group speed mentoring, a vibrant Indigenous Market and a trade show hosting a diverse display of small business services and goods providers. Only electricity from renewable energy sources will be used at the forum.

Register Now: Small Business Forum 2023 Tickets, Mon, Oct 30, 2023 at 8:30 AM | Eventbrite

Toronto, ON - Join Procurement Assistance Canada-Ontario Region for a special webinar session on Mythbusting Federal Government Procurement and the Innovation for Defence, Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program.

Did you know that the Government of Canada buys $15-20 billion worth of goods and services each year? Do you think they only buy from big companies? Would you be surprised to learn that many of these contracts are awarded to small businesses in Canada? Let us help you decide if selling to the Government of Canada is appropriate for you.

Canada’s defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged commits to $1.6 billion of investment in innovations for defence and security over the next 20 years. The Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program is looking for your solutions to help resolve defence and security challenges. IDEaS will support the development of solutions from their conceptual stage, through prototype testing and capability development.

Toronto, Ontario - The Government of Canada purchases $22 billion of goods and services each year. This two-hour webinar provides key information about how to sell to the Government of Canada that will help you learn how to:

• Find out whether the Government of Canada buys your goods or service
• Understand the contracting process
• Register in supplier databases
• Build networks and promote your business
• Search for opportunities
• Take advantage of the procurement information on Buyandsell.gc.ca and Canadabuys
• Understand the security clearance process
• Bid on opportunities

Toronto, Ontario - Would you like to learn more about how to bid? This two-hour webinar is designed for participants who are ready for a more detailed overview of the bidding process and provides key information to help you bid on opportunities, including:

• The different types of solicitation documents
• The main elements of a solicitation document and how to respond to them
• How bids are evaluated and suppliers are selected
• How to follow-up after receipt of the bidding process results
• Best practices, tips and suggestions

Toronto, Ontario – Procurement Assistance Canada, Ontario Region in partnership with Indigenous Services Canada  is hosting this session that can help you understand more about Indigenous focused procurement, strategies and initiatives. The session will provide tips on how Indigenous businesses can find and look to respond to federal procurement opportunities.

Help us shape the event by emailing any questions you have for the panel: tpsgc.pasacontario-appacontario.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca a day before the session.

Toronto, Ontario - This two-hour webinar provides key information to help you bid on Professional Services opportunities, including:

The procurement tools a Government of Canada buyer may use for purchasing professional services, including:

• ProServices
• Task and Solutions Professional Services (TSPS)
• Task and Solutions-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS/SBIPS)
• Learning Services
• How to register your business in Centralized Professional Services System (CPSS) ePortal and SELECT
• Key contacts

Procurement Assistance Canada - Ontario Region will be hosting a virtual session to walk you through CanadaBuys and SAP Ariba. The session will demonstrate how to find tender opportunities, resources and guides on CanadaBuys and how to register your business in SAP Ariba. Procurement officials from Procurement Assistance Canada – Ontario Region will be available to answer any questions you have regarding CanadaBuys and SAP Ariba so please join us!

Toronto, Ontario – Procurement Assistance Canada, Ontario Region will be hosting a virtual Masterclass that will provide businesses with a step-by-step walkthrough of the different methods of supply the Federal government  can use to procure professional services. Officials from Procurement Assistance Canada will be available to help you navigate professional services and answer questions you have so please join us!

This session will be organized in English only.

Toronto, ON - Join Procurement Assistance Canada-Ontario Region for a special webinar session on Mythbusting Federal Government Procurement and the Innovation for Defence, Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program.

Did you know that the Government of Canada buys $15-20 billion worth of goods and services each year? Do you think they only buy from big companies? Would you be surprised to learn that many of these contracts are awarded to small businesses in Canada? Let us help you decide if selling to the Government of Canada is appropriate for you.

Canada’s defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged commits to $1.6 billion of investment in innovations for defence and security over the next 20 years. The Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program is looking for your solutions to help resolve defence and security challenges. IDEaS will support the development of solutions from their conceptual stage, through prototype testing and capability development.