Public Procurement Is Going Local. Are You Ready?

The way Canada buys is changing.

After decades of open competition and cross-border trade, governments across Canada are putting a greater emphasis on domestic suppliers, Canadian content, and supply-chain resilience.

So, what does that mean for the teams responsible for getting the right goods and services at the right value?

SOVRA’s Domestic Procurement in Canada report takes a closer look at the policies reshaping public procurement across the country and what procurement professionals need to know as the rules continue to evolve.

So, What’s Actually Changing?

Domestic preference is showing up at every level of government, from federal policies to provincial frameworks and municipal procurement practices.

Inside the report, you’ll learn:

• How Canada is moving from trade liberalization toward domestic procurement priorities
• What Ontario’s Buy Ontario framework means for public-sector procurement
• How federal Buy Canadian policies are changing procurement requirements
• How provinces and municipalities are responding to growing domestic preference measures
• What procurement teams need to consider around compliance, supplier eligibility, documentation, and trade agreements

A New Era for Canadian Procurement

Procurement teams already have a lot to balance: competition, compliance, transparency, supplier relationships, and value for money.

Now, domestic preference is adding another layer.

The shift is underway. The question is what it means for your procurement processes, your suppliers, and the way you evaluate opportunities.

Download the full report to understand what’s changing and what your team should be thinking about next.