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Healthcare procurement teams face unique pressures – urgent medical needs, complex approval chains, and strict compliance requirements. When Ottawa General Hospital analyzed their process, they found 82% of purchase requests still used paper forms, leading to lost orders and emergency premium purchases. The Digital Transformation Journey Their shift to AIG Pro’s eProcurement platform followed three key steps: […]

As economic uncertainty persists, Canadian CFOs are prioritizing procurement to drive liquidity. A recent KPMG survey shows 68% of finance leaders now mandate procurement participation in working capital strategies – up from 41% in 2022. Must-Watch Trends Cooperative Purchasing Surge: Consortia like OECM and PCPA now represent $4B+ in annual spend. Toronto Public Library saved 22% on IT

The Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) mandates that all government entities – from federal departments to small municipalities – follow standardized procurement practices to ensure fair national competition. However, a 2024 Auditor General report found that 1 in 3 Ontario public agencies still struggle with non-compliance, risking costly disputes and delayed projects. Critical Compliance Requirements Threshold Awareness: For

The federal government’s 5% Indigenous procurement target has spurred progress – but many organizations struggle with implementation. Indigenous Services Canada reports that only 37% of large firms meet reporting requirements, missing both social impact and financial benefits. Building an Effective Program Supplier Identification: Use verified directories like CCAB’s Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) database. AIG Pro clients tag