Outreach and engagement events—by category

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.

Categories:   = PAC Seminars   = PAC Hosted Event   = One-on-One Sessions   = Partnered Events 

 One-on-One Sessions

• 30 Minute One-on-One Session
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  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.
  • Apr
    05
    April 05, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
  • Apr
    05
    April 05, 2023 | 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
  • Apr
    05
    April 05, 2023 | 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
  • Apr
    12
    April 12, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
  • Apr
    12
    April 12, 2023 | 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
  • Apr
    12
    April 12, 2023 | 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
  • Apr
    19
    April 19, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
  • Apr
    19
    April 19, 2023 | 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
  • Apr
    19
    April 19, 2023 | 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
  • Apr
    26
    April 26, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
  • Apr
    26
    April 26, 2023 | 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
  • May
    03
    May 03, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
  • May
    03
    May 03, 2023 | 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
  • May
    03
    May 03, 2023 | 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
  • May
    10
    May 10, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
  • May
    10
    May 10, 2023 | 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
  • May
    10
    May 10, 2023 | 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
  • May
    17
    May 17, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
  • May
    17
    May 17, 2023 | 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
  • May
    17
    May 17, 2023 | 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
  • May
    24
    May 24, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
  • May
    24
    May 24, 2023 | 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
  • May
    24
    May 24, 2023 | 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
  • May
    31
    May 31, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
  • May
    31
    May 31, 2023 | 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
  • Jun
    07
    June 07, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
  • Jun
    07
    June 07, 2023 | 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
  • Jun
    07
    June 07, 2023 | 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
  • Jun
    14
    June 14, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
  • Jun
    14
    June 14, 2023 | 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
  • Jun
    14
    June 14, 2023 | 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
  • Jun
    21
    June 21, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
  • Jun
    21
    June 21, 2023 | 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions
  • Jun
    21
    June 21, 2023 | 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | One-on-One Sessions

 PAC Hosted Event

• Federal Procurement Virtual Drop-in Café
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  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
  • Apr
    26
    April 26, 2023 | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | Meeting
  • May
    31
    May 31, 2023 | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | Meeting
  • Jun
    28
    June 28, 2023 | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | Meeting

 PAC Seminars

• CanadaBuys and SAP Ariba Session – Registration support & finding opportunities
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  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!

  • Apr
    20
    April 20, 2023 | 9:30 am to 10:30 am
    Toronto — Virtual | Webinar
  • May
    18
    May 18, 2023 | 9:30 am to 10:30 am
    Toronto — Virtual | Webinar
  • Jun
    22
    June 22, 2023 | 9:30 am to 10:30 am
    Toronto — Virtual | Webinar
• Seminar 1 - Doing Business with the Government of Canada
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  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
  • Apr
    05
    April 05, 2023 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | Webinar
  • May
    03
    May 03, 2023 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | Webinar
  • Jun
    07
    June 07, 2023 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | Webinar
• Seminar 2 - Bidding on Opportunities
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  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
  • Apr
    12
    April 12, 2023 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
    Toronto — | Webinar
  • May
    10
    May 10, 2023 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
    Toronto — | Webinar
  • Jun
    14
    June 14, 2023 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
    Toronto — | Webinar
• Seminar 3 - Supplying Professional Services
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  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
  • Apr
    19
    April 19, 2023 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | Webinar
  • May
    17
    May 17, 2023 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | Webinar
  • Jun
    21
    June 21, 2023 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | Webinar
• Seminar 4 - Obtaining Security Clearance
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  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

  • Apr
    26
    April 26, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | Webinar
  • May
    24
    May 24, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | Webinar
  • Jun
    28
    June 28, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | Webinar

 Partnered Events

• Exhibitor
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  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.

  • Apr
    18
    April 18, 2023 | 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
    Toronto — | Partnered Event
• Presenter
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  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.

  • Apr
    05
    April 05, 2023 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
    Toronto — Virtual | Partnered Event