Virtual Procurement Showcase 2023
Thursday, November 23, 2023
Description
Government procurement represents a 200 billion dollar a year market for Indigenous communities and businesses. With the Government of Canada new federal-wide measures to increase opportunities for Indigenous businesses with a 5% minimum participation target, it is important for EDOs and businesses to have access to procurement assistance and support.
Please join Cando, Procurement Assistance Canada, and Indigenous Services Canada for this introductory session on federal procurement and support services that are available for Indigenous Economic Development Officers, community leaders, and businesses.
Information on speakers and presenters will be provided soon.
Topics
· The Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Businesses and the Indigenous Business Directory
· Sell Goods and Services to the Government of Canada
· Cando Procurement Support and Pilot Projects
Additional Resources:
https://www.edo.ca/edo-tools/transforming-procurement-survey
Download the Procurement Survey in PDF format
Accessibility
This session will be offered in English and an additional session will be organized in French. Pour des services immédiats en français, veuillez contacter daniel.sandoz@pwgsc.gc.ca
For any accessibility requirements, please contact john.johnstone@edo.ca
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Bonjour,
Cando et Soutien en approvisionnement Canada aimerait vous inviter à vous joindre à nous pour une séance d'information à l'intention des entreprises autochtones le 23 novembre 2023 de 10h00 à 12H00 MT
La séance d'information à l'intention des entreprises autochtones fournira des mises à jour et des possibilités en matière d'approvisionnement, ainsi qu'une discussion plénière et une aide pratique pour que votre entreprise ou organisation puisse mieux comprendre les marchés publics et s'inscrire dans divers systèmes.
Veuillez vous inscrire pour participer à cet événement :
Pour plus d'informations sur l'événement, veuillez contacter John Johnstone à l’adresse courriel John.Johnstone@edo.ca
Procurement Showcase 2022
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For more information on this or upcoming Procurement Events, please contac John Johnstone:
John.Johnstone@edo.ca
Presenters Bios (confirmed):
John Johnstone
Associate Director, Procurement - Cando
John is joining Cando on a long-term assignment from Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) to support the Government of Canada’s commitment to increasing Indigenous participation in federal procurement.
Based in Victoria, BC, John will provide focused support to Economic Development Officers, communities, and businesses to navigate Government of Canada procurement opportunities.
John brings over 20 years of experience with the Government of Canada and has an extensive background in project management, strategic engagement, business development, and economics.
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Timothy Dymond
Policy Advisor, Procurement Assistance Canada
Timothy Dymond is a Policy Advisor with Procurement Assistance Canada. He has experience in the development of standard procurement templates and tools that contracting officers apply to their solicitations in efforts to increase the representation of Indigenous businesses in federal procurements.
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Tim Low
Policy Advisor, Procurement Assistance Canada
Tim is of Metis ancestry and is a semi-retired federal public service executive. He has served on the boards of two very successful Aboriginal Capital Corporations at the Chairperson and Executive Committee levels. Tim is also a former Associate faculty member of the Canadian School of Public Service where he facilitated courses in the Indigenous Learning series.
Tim joined Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC) as a part-time Policy Advisor in January 2021. His role is to assist with the Indigenous Engagement Strategy which is designed to facilitate Indigenous businesses gain greater access and success with Government of Canada procurement opportunities.
Tim holds a Bachelor of Administration degree from the University of Regina and a Professional Aboriginal Economic Developer designation from the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO).
He and his wife, Donna, live in Ladysmith, BC where they enjoy golf, hiking, being out on their boat and being with their grandchildren.
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Daniel Sandoz
Senior Advisor - Indigenous Engagement, Procurement Assistance Canada
Daniel joined Procurement Assistance Canada in the Pacific Region in September 2014. In addition to his work as Senior Advisor - Indigenous Engagement, within Procurement Assistance Canadas, Daniel brings a wealth of experience, including over 15 years of global purchasing and marketing experience. Daniel has been involved in procurement performance improvement projects, e-commerce and SAP implementations for a global player in the chemical industry in Switzerland. Daniel holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) from Royal Roads University and an Executive MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business/Western University. Daniel is a Certified Agile Leader with the Scrum Alliance.
