Category: Canada

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OTTAWA, Ontario, October 31, 2016 – Members of the media are invited to a technical briefing on the latest steps taken to address issues with the Phoenix pay system.

Date: October 31, 2016

Time: 1 pm (EDT)

Location: National Press Theatre
150 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario

Senior officials from Public Services and Procurement Canada will deliver remarks and answer questions from the media.

Notes to editor / news director:

• Media wishing to participate in the technical briefing by teleconference must register with Public Services and Procurement Canada’s Media Relations Office at 819-420-5501.
  The phone number for joining the teleconference will be provided upon registration.
• Cameras are permitted.

Information:

Media Relations
Public Services and Procurement Canada
819-420-5501
media@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

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GATINEAU, Quebec, October 28, 2016 – Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that the Alexandra Bridge will be closed from October 29, 2016, at 6 am, to October 31, 2016, at 6 am, because of steel repairs.

No vehicular traffic will be permitted on the bridge. The boardwalk will remain open, but pedestrians and cyclists should expect a width reduction for short periods of time during this work. Cyclists will be asked to walk their bike when travelling through the reduced portion. Pedestrians and cyclists will have to exercise caution while using the boardwalk.

The schedule may change because of weather conditions.

PSPC encourages users to exercise caution when travelling in the construction zone and thanks them for their patience.

For more information, consult the web page about construction updates and lane closures on the Alexandra Bridge.

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INFORMATION:

Media Relations
Public Services and Procurement Canada
media@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

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OTTAWA, Ontario, October 27, 2016 – A clause in the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Canadian Surface Combatant has raised questions about restrictions on communications activities, such as advertising, of participating bidders.

Public Services and Procurement Canada would like to clarify that industry is free to communicate as it sees fit. The intent of the clause is simply to encourage bidders to respect and preserve the integrity of the solicitation process and focus on the content of their proposals. Companies are free to promote their products and services, but the RFP asks that they not do so in a way that would discredit the procurement process or other bidders.

Public Services and Procurement Canada will ensure that all bidders are provided clarity around this clause.

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INFORMATION:

Media Relations Unit
Public Works and Government Services Canada
819-420-5501

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OTTAWA, Ontario, October 26, 2016 — Members of the media are invited to join a technical briefing on the procurement for the Canadian Surface Combatant.

Date: October 27, 201
Time: 10:30 am (EDT)
Location: National Press Theatre
150 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario

Senior officials from Public Services and Procurement Canada and from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada will deliver remarks and will be joined by senior officials from National Defence to answer questions.

Notes to editor / news director:

Information:

Media Relations
Public Services and Procurement Canada
819-420-5501
media@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

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OTTAWA, Ontario, October 19, 2016 – Members of the media are invited to follow a guided tour of the Government Conference Centre construction site on Friday, October 21, 2016.

The project team, including the architect, will be available for questions and answers.

Maximum of 10 media per tour. One reporter per press outlet.

Media are kindly asked to contact Media Relations at Public Services and Procurement Canada to register before noon on Thursday, October 20, for one of the following tours:

Tour 1: 8:00 am – English
Tour 2: 10:30 am – French

Duration: Two hours, including health and safety briefing

Location: Gather in front of 1 Wellington Street
(Committee Rooms beside the Chateau Laurier), Ottawa, Ontario

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Long pants are required for health and safety reasons. Please register early. Boot size required.

A mandatory health and safety briefing will be provided and protective equipment (boots, hard hat, glasses and vest) will be distributed on-site before the tour.

For further information, please contact:

Media Relations
Public Services and Procurement Canada
819-420-5501
media@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

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