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Suppliers' past performance could start influencing federal contract decisions this year, ombud says

A pilot program underway at Public Services and Procurement Canada could eventually expand across government departments.

Ninah Hermiston

11 Mar 2026 3 min read

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A man in a suit with a polka dot tie gives a speech in front of Canadian flags.
Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic speaks during a news conference in Ottawa,July 8, 2025. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press)

Ninah Hermiston
Ninah Hermiston

Ninah is an early-career reporter based in Toronto, currently focused on the Residential Schools database. She has previously worked as an associate producer at CBC Kids News and served as a social media manager for various organizations.

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