Outreach and engagement events—by date

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 – Are you considering selling to the Government of Canada?

Join a representative from Procurement Assistance Canada to learn about the federal procurement process to help you decide if you want to pursue federal procurement for your business.

This seminar will help you:

• Understand the federal procurement process
• Understand how the Government of Canada buys
• Learn about additional sources of information for companies considering selling to the federal government

Who is this for?

Businesses looking for information to help decide if doing business with the government is an avenue they want to pursue.

Peterborough, ON - Public Services and Procurement Canada - Procurement Assistance Canada-Ontario Region, along with its other Government of Canada and local community, Innovation Cluster partners are hosting an Innovation Information Forum (IIF) for the business community in Peterborough.

This IIF will provide valuable information and highlight into emerging opportunities available through the Government of Canada’s innovation programs, services and funding that are available to help support small and medium businesses and innovators.

LOCATION:

270 George St. N. 3rd Floor, Peterborough

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, ON – Procurement Assistance Canada – Ontario Region, in partnership with various government departments and community organizations, will host a virtual diversity expo. The event will highlight key services, tools and funding available to 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs and businesses to help support and grow their businesses.

Speakers include:

• Procurement Assistance Canada – Ontario Region

• Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

• Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade 

• City of Toronto

• Diversity Institute, Toronto Metropolitan University

• Egale Canada

• Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) 

Toronto, Ontario – This seminar provides key information about how the Government of Canada buys goods/services. It can help you learn the steps to become a supplier depending on what you sell, including:

• Where to register as a supplier
• Where to look for opportunities
• Where to find additional sources of information for businesses considering selling to the federal government

Who is this for?

Businesses that are interested in selling to the Government of Canada, looking for information to determine how to proceed towards becoming a supplier.

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, 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 - 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.

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.

Toronto, Ontario – Are you considering selling to the Government of Canada?

Join a representative from Procurement Assistance Canada to learn about the federal procurement process to help you decide if you want to pursue federal procurement for your business.

This seminar will help you:

• Understand the federal procurement process
• Understand how the Government of Canada buys
• Learn about additional sources of information for companies considering selling to the federal government

Who is this for?

Businesses looking for information to help decide if doing business with the government is an avenue they want to pursue.

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 – This seminar provides key information about how the Government of Canada buys goods/services. It can help you learn the steps to become a supplier depending on what you sell, including:

• Where to register as a supplier
• Where to look for opportunities
• Where to find additional sources of information for businesses considering selling to the federal government

Who is this for?

Businesses that are interested in selling to the Government of Canada, looking for information to determine how to proceed towards becoming a supplier.

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, 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 - 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.

Toronto, Ontario – Are you considering selling to the Government of Canada?

Join a representative from Procurement Assistance Canada to learn about the federal procurement process to help you decide if you want to pursue federal procurement for your business.

This seminar will help you:

• Understand the federal procurement process
• Understand how the Government of Canada buys
• Learn about additional sources of information for companies considering selling to the federal government

Who is this for?

Businesses looking for information to help decide if doing business with the government is an avenue they want to pursue.

Vaughan, ON - Join Procurement Assistance Canada - Ontario Region (PAC-OR) at the Women Empowerment and Gender Advocacy Summit presented by the Star Women’s Network on October 9th to 11th, 2024. PAC will be there to share information on how businesses can get involved with federal procurement and also host a workshop.

About the symposium: This is event dedicated to advancing women's empowerment and gender equity. The 3-day power-packed inspirational experience will bring together thought leaders, activists, policymakers, businesses, other stakeholders, and women and allies from around the world to drive meaningful change, celebrate achievements, and foster collaboration in the pursuit of gender equality and equity.

Location:

Ascott Parc Event Centre

2839 Rutherford Road Vaughan, ON L4K 2N7

Registration: Eventbrite Link

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 – This seminar provides key information about how the Government of Canada buys goods/services. It can help you learn the steps to become a supplier depending on what you sell, including:

• Where to register as a supplier
• Where to look for opportunities
• Where to find additional sources of information for businesses considering selling to the federal government

Who is this for?

Businesses that are interested in selling to the Government of Canada, looking for information to determine how to proceed towards becoming a supplier.

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 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.