Outreach and engagement events—by date

We offer seminars to individuals and groups at our Regional Office in Toronto. We cover a range of subjects from the fundamentals of the procurement process, obtaining security clearance, bidding on opportunities, supplying professional services to defence and security procurement.

Please click on a link to register for the event.


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2023

April

Toronto – Doing Business with the Government of Canada (virtual)
April 05, 2023 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | Toronto — Virtual | Webinar
More Information

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
Federal Procurement & Sustainable Development Technology Canada – Clean Technology Edition
April 05, 2023 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | Toronto — Virtual | Partnered Event
More Information

Procurement Assistance Canada – Ontario Region and Sustainable Development Technology Canada are hosting a virtual lunch and learn session to highlight federal procurement opportunities and key resources to support the clean technology innovators. Representatives from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) will share insights, advice and tools on federal supports for clean technology in Canada.

About Sustainable Development Technology Canada

At SDTC, we fund Canadian small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) advancing innovative technologies that are pre-commercial and have the potential to demonstrate significant and quantifiable environmental and economic benefits.

30 minute one–on–one session

April 05, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm | Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
More Information Book this session to meet one-on-one with an PAC representative to discuss questions about federal procurement. This will be a virtual or telephone session for 30 minutes and is available on a first registered–first served basis.
30 minute one–on–one session

April 05, 2023 | 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm | Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
More Information Book this session to meet one-on-one with an PAC representative to discuss questions about federal procurement. This will be a virtual or telephone session for 30 minutes and is available on a first registered–first served basis.
30 minute one–on–one session

April 05, 2023 | 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
More Information Book this session to meet one-on-one with an PAC representative to discuss questions about federal procurement. This will be a virtual or telephone session for 30 minutes and is available on a first registered–first served basis.
Toronto – Bidding on Opportunities (virtual)

April 12, 2023 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | Toronto — | Webinar
More Information

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
30 minute one–on–one session

April 12, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm | Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
More Information Book this session to meet one-on-one with an PAC representative to discuss questions about federal procurement. This will be a virtual or telephone session for 30 minutes and is available on a first registered–first served basis.
30 minute one–on–one session

April 12, 2023 | 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm | Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
More Information Book this session to meet one-on-one with an PAC representative to discuss questions about federal procurement. This will be a virtual or telephone session for 30 minutes and is available on a first registered–first served basis.
30 minute one–on–one session

April 12, 2023 | 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
More Information Book this session to meet one-on-one with an PAC representative to discuss questions about federal procurement. This will be a virtual or telephone session for 30 minutes and is available on a first registered–first served basis.
CAMSC’s 19th Annual Diversity Procurement Fair – Mission Possible: People, Planet & Profit
April 18, 2023 | 8:30 am to 4:30 pm | Toronto — | Partnered Event
More Information

TORONTO, Ontario - Procurement Assistance Canada, Ontario Region will be participating with a booth to provide information on Doing Business with the Government of Canada and will be available to meet businesses during the matchmaking and networking portions of the event.

The Diversity Procurement Fair is designed to incorporate tactical business development, knowledge sharing and networking. The 2-day event taking place April 18 – 19th, 2023 at Beanfield Center, Exhibition Place, Toronto, Ontario, brings together approximately 300 attendees to learn and connect, creating business building opportunities. With events such as the supplier bootcamp and corporate member forum, attendees will participate in workshops and panel discussions and continue to make new connections.

The 2023 theme is Mission Possible – People, Planet, Profit and will focus largely on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance).

The Meeting Marketplace (Corporate & Supplier Match Making) which takes place on both days is one of the highlights of our event! Suppliers will be able to connect one on one with Corporate Members to build high-level relationships in many different sectors for growth opportunities.

Don’t miss out on an opportunity to advance your business potential and attend the conference! Click Here to Register.

Toronto – Supplying Professional Services (virtual)

April 19, 2023 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | Toronto — Virtual | Webinar
More Information

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
30 minute one–on–one session

April 19, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm | Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
More Information Book this session to meet one-on-one with an PAC representative to discuss questions about federal procurement. This will be a virtual or telephone session for 30 minutes and is available on a first registered–first served basis.
30 minute one–on–one session

April 19, 2023 | 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm | Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
More Information Book this session to meet one-on-one with an PAC representative to discuss questions about federal procurement. This will be a virtual or telephone session for 30 minutes and is available on a first registered–first served basis.
30 minute one–on–one session

April 19, 2023 | 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
More Information Book this session to meet one-on-one with an PAC representative to discuss questions about federal procurement. This will be a virtual or telephone session for 30 minutes and is available on a first registered–first served basis.
CanadaBuys and SAP Ariba – Registration support & finding opportunities (Virtual)
April 20, 2023 | 9:30 am to 10:30 am | Toronto — Virtual | Webinar
More Information

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!

30 minute one–on–one session

April 26, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm | Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
More Information Book this session to meet one-on-one with an PAC representative to discuss questions about federal procurement. This will be a virtual or telephone session for 30 minutes and is available on a first registered–first served basis.
Toronto – Obtaining Security Clearance (virtual)

April 26, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Toronto — Virtual | Webinar
More Information

Toronto, Ontario - Obtaining Security Clearance;

This seminar provides 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.
 

Time: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

30 minute one–on–one session

April 26, 2023 | 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm | Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
More Information Book this session to meet one-on-one with an PAC representative to discuss questions about federal procurement. This will be a virtual or telephone session for 30 minutes and is available on a first registered–first served basis.
Federal Procurement Virtual Drop–in Café (virtual)

April 26, 2023 | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Toronto — Virtual | Meeting
More Information

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

May

Toronto – Doing Business with the Government of Canada (virtual)
May 03, 2023 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | Toronto — Virtual | Webinar
More Information

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
30 minute one–on–one session

May 03, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm | Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
More Information Book this session to meet one-on-one with an PAC representative to discuss questions about federal procurement. This will be a virtual or telephone session for 30 minutes and is available on a first registered–first served basis.
30 minute one–on–one session

May 03, 2023 | 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm | Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
More Information Book this session to meet one-on-one with an PAC representative to discuss questions about federal procurement. This will be a virtual or telephone session for 30 minutes and is available on a first registered–first served basis.
30 minute one–on–one session

May 03, 2023 | 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
More Information Book this session to meet one-on-one with an PAC representative to discuss questions about federal procurement. This will be a virtual or telephone session for 30 minutes and is available on a first registered–first served basis.
Toronto – Bidding on Opportunities (virtual)

May 10, 2023 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | Toronto — | Webinar
More Information

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
30 minute one–on–one session

May 10, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm | Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
More Information Book this session to meet one-on-one with an PAC representative to discuss questions about federal procurement. This will be a virtual or telephone session for 30 minutes and is available on a first registered–first served basis.
30 minute one–on–one session

May 10, 2023 | 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm | Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
More Information Book this session to meet one-on-one with an PAC representative to discuss questions about federal procurement. This will be a virtual or telephone session for 30 minutes and is available on a first registered–first served basis.
30 minute one–on–one session

May 10, 2023 | 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
More Information Book this session to meet one-on-one with an PAC representative to discuss questions about federal procurement. This will be a virtual or telephone session for 30 minutes and is available on a first registered–first served basis.
Toronto – Supplying Professional Services (virtual)

May 17, 2023 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | Toronto — Virtual | Webinar
More Information

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
30 minute one–on–one session

May 17, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm | Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
More Information Book this session to meet one-on-one with an PAC representative to discuss questions about federal procurement. This will be a virtual or telephone session for 30 minutes and is available on a first registered–first served basis.
30 minute one–on–one session

May 17, 2023 | 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm | Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
More Information Book this session to meet one-on-one with an PAC representative to discuss questions about federal procurement. This will be a virtual or telephone session for 30 minutes and is available on a first registered–first served basis.
30 minute one–on–one session

May 17, 2023 | 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
More Information Book this session to meet one-on-one with an PAC representative to discuss questions about federal procurement. This will be a virtual or telephone session for 30 minutes and is available on a first registered–first served basis.
CanadaBuys and SAP Ariba – Registration support & finding opportunities (Virtual)
May 18, 2023 | 9:30 am to 10:30 am | Toronto — Virtual | Webinar
More Information

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!

30 minute one–on–one session

May 24, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm | Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
More Information Book this session to meet one-on-one with an PAC representative to discuss questions about federal procurement. This will be a virtual or telephone session for 30 minutes and is available on a first registered–first served basis.
Toronto – Obtaining Security Clearance (virtual)

May 24, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Toronto — Virtual | Webinar
More Information

Toronto, Ontario - Obtaining Security Clearance;

This seminar provides 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.
 

Time: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

30 minute one–on–one session

May 24, 2023 | 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm | Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
More Information Book this session to meet one-on-one with an PAC representative to discuss questions about federal procurement. This will be a virtual or telephone session for 30 minutes and is available on a first registered–first served basis.
30 minute one–on–one session

May 24, 2023 | 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
More Information Book this session to meet one-on-one with an PAC representative to discuss questions about federal procurement. This will be a virtual or telephone session for 30 minutes and is available on a first registered–first served basis.
30 minute one–on–one session

May 31, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm | Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
More Information Book this session to meet one-on-one with an PAC representative to discuss questions about federal procurement. This will be a virtual or telephone session for 30 minutes and is available on a first registered–first served basis.
30 minute one–on–one session

May 31, 2023 | 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm | Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
More Information Book this session to meet one-on-one with an PAC representative to discuss questions about federal procurement. This will be a virtual or telephone session for 30 minutes and is available on a first registered–first served basis.
Federal Procurement Virtual Drop–in Café (virtual)

May 31, 2023 | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Toronto — Virtual | Meeting
More Information

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

June

Toronto – Doing Business with the Government of Canada (virtual)
June 07, 2023 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | Toronto — Virtual | Webinar
More Information

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
30 minute one–on–one session

June 07, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm | Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
More Information Book this session to meet one-on-one with an PAC representative to discuss questions about federal procurement. This will be a virtual or telephone session for 30 minutes and is available on a first registered–first served basis.
30 minute one–on–one session

June 07, 2023 | 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm | Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
More Information Book this session to meet one-on-one with an PAC representative to discuss questions about federal procurement. This will be a virtual or telephone session for 30 minutes and is available on a first registered–first served basis.
30 minute one–on–one session

June 07, 2023 | 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
More Information Book this session to meet one-on-one with an PAC representative to discuss questions about federal procurement. This will be a virtual or telephone session for 30 minutes and is available on a first registered–first served basis.
Toronto – Bidding on Opportunities (virtual)

June 14, 2023 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | Toronto — | Webinar
More Information

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
30 minute one–on–one session

June 14, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm | Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
More Information Book this session to meet one-on-one with an PAC representative to discuss questions about federal procurement. This will be a virtual or telephone session for 30 minutes and is available on a first registered–first served basis.
30 minute one–on–one session

June 14, 2023 | 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm | Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
More Information Book this session to meet one-on-one with an PAC representative to discuss questions about federal procurement. This will be a virtual or telephone session for 30 minutes and is available on a first registered–first served basis.
30 minute one–on–one session

June 14, 2023 | 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
More Information Book this session to meet one-on-one with an PAC representative to discuss questions about federal procurement. This will be a virtual or telephone session for 30 minutes and is available on a first registered–first served basis.
Toronto – Supplying Professional Services (virtual)

June 21, 2023 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | Toronto — Virtual | Webinar
More Information

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
30 minute one–on–one session

June 21, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm | Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
More Information Book this session to meet one-on-one with an PAC representative to discuss questions about federal procurement. This will be a virtual or telephone session for 30 minutes and is available on a first registered–first served basis.
30 minute one–on–one session

June 21, 2023 | 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm | Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
More Information Book this session to meet one-on-one with an PAC representative to discuss questions about federal procurement. This will be a virtual or telephone session for 30 minutes and is available on a first registered–first served basis.
30 minute one–on–one session

June 21, 2023 | 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
More Information Book this session to meet one-on-one with an PAC representative to discuss questions about federal procurement. This will be a virtual or telephone session for 30 minutes and is available on a first registered–first served basis.
CanadaBuys and SAP Ariba – Registration support & finding opportunities (Virtual)
June 22, 2023 | 9:30 am to 10:30 am | Toronto — Virtual | Webinar
More Information

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 – Obtaining Security Clearance (virtual)

June 28, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Toronto — Virtual | Webinar
More Information

Toronto, Ontario - Obtaining Security Clearance;

This seminar provides 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.
 

Time: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Federal Procurement Virtual Drop–in Café (virtual)

June 28, 2023 | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Toronto — Virtual | Meeting
More Information

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

Contact PAC

For more information on our programs and services, you may reach us by using one of the following methods:


  1. Email: tpsgc.pasacontario-appacontario.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
  2. Toll-Free: 1 800-668-5378
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