Broader Public Sector Compliance
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Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive (BPSD)
Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive (BPSD) ensures that designated BPS organizations acquire publicly funded goods and services transparently. It outlines responsibilities at each procurement stage and promotes consistency across the BPS
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Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), came into effect on July 1, 2017, is an inter-governmental trade agreement that regulates trade within Canada. Its primary goal is to reduce or eliminate regulations that hinder the free movement of goods, services, and investments within Canada. CFTA enhances domestic commerce, and promotes an open, efficient, and stable domestic market.
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Ontario-Quebec Trade and Cooperation Agreement (OQTCA).
Ontario-Quebec Trade and Cooperation Agreement (OQTCA), originally signed in 2009 and revised in September 2015, aims to promote further integration of the Ontario and Quebec economies. It facilitates collaboration, reduces barriers to trade, and enhances synergy between the two provinces, fostering greater productivity and prosperity. This trade agreement aligns with CFTA.
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The Canada-European Union (EU) Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
The Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), provisionally applied since September 21, 2017, is a bilateral trade agreement between Canada and the EU. It aims to eliminate or reduce barriers across virtually all sectors of Canada-EU trade, providing Canadian businesses with preferential access to the EU market and excellent growth opportunities.
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Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) facilitates the flow of legitimate travellers and trade. The agency also enforces more than 100 acts and regulations that keep our country and Canadians safe. The Broader Public Sector is required to follow the requirements for customs mandated by the CBSA.
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Building Ontario Businesses Initiative Act (BOBIA)
Building Ontario Businesses Initiative Act (BOBIA) came into effect in January 2024, it aims to strengthen Ontario’s supply chain security and economic growth. It mandates that public sector entities must prioritize Ontario businesses when procuring goods and services below a specified threshold amount.
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Forced Labour in Canadian Supply Chains (Bill S2-11)
Entities and government institutions doing business in Canada have a responsibility to ensure that exploitative practices are addressed and eradicated from their supply chains. The measures introduced through former Bill S-211, An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff (the Act), aim to increase industry awareness and transparency and drive businesses to improve practices. Learn more.