Canadian Institute for Procurement and Materiel Management (CIPMM) Staying In Touch Newsletter (Spring 2009)

1. SPRING 2009
20th Anniversary of the
Annual Materiel Management National Workshop
MONTREAL, QUEBEC

2. MMI NAME CHANGE
WE CHANGED OUR NAME, BUT NOT OUR MISSION!
The MMI is now the Canadian Institute for Procurement and
Materiel Management Inc. (CIPMM). As the organization of choice
for all information sharing and professional development in public
sector purchasing, contracting, inventory/asset, warehousing and
supply management, we are excited that our new name emphasizes
our expanded focus to reach out to procurement officers and
management specialists within the government.
The Board and National Office remain committed to delivering
the same services and specialized quality training as well as
the latest news in this vital industry.
Over the coming months additional information about transitioning
from the MMI to the CIPMM will be published in the Staying in
Touch magazine, via e-mail updates, and web site postings.
If you have questions or concerns please contact Sue Ryan at
the CIPMM National Office, sue.ryan@thewillowgroup.com.
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for Procurement d’approvisionnement
and Materiel et de gestion
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3. IN THIS ISSUE...
FEATURES
20th Anniversary of the Annual Materiel
Management National Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Looking Ahead and Celebrating the Past . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT
20th Annual Materiel Management National
Workshop: Participation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 The Institute has been running in high mode over the past several weeks.
Montreal – An Educational Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 One of the highlights in 2009, while we celebrate our 20th anniversary, will be
Update on the Institute’s Chapters the formal unveiling of our new name that has now been officially approved by
and Morning Briefings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 the Board of Directors and Industry Canada. We will be known in future as the
Canadian Institute for Procurement and Materiel Management (CIPMM).
New Dollars to $ense Energy Efficiency While “procurement” has always been part of our mandate, incorporating
Financing Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 procurement in our name will hopefully be more inclusive for the many public
Strengthening the Confidence of servants who are involved in the acquisition of goods, services and construction
Canadians in Public Procurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 but who do not readily identify with the materiel management community.
We hope to attract a broader interest base to our activities that provide so
The Procurement, Materiel Management and much useful information and guidance to both the acquisition and asset
Real Property Community Management Office management officials in government.
Working for You! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
In late November and early December, the CIPMM held Regional Workshops in
Procurement, Materiel Management and Real
Halifax and Vancouver. The format of the one-day training, followed by the two-day
Property (PMMRP) Required Training Online Courses . . . . . . . 10
Workshops, were met with enthusiasm and well attended in both of the regions.
Canadian Forces get new weapon against Several captivating presentations were delivered that included a representative from
roadside bombs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 The Office of the Ombudsman, initiatives from PWGSC, the Certification Program,
and Comprehensive Land Claims, to name a few.
Need stuff? Just click . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
As a result of these Regional Workshops, a new Chapter of the CIPMM was
Bid-Rigging: Steps to Detection and Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . 14
established for British Columbia and efforts are underway to launch a Chapter
ecoENERGY Retrofit Incentive for Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 in the Maritimes.
A Green Idea You Can Buy Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 As President, I was privileged to inaugurate the first morning briefing session
of the BC Chapter on January 27, 2009. The next day I traveled to Manitoba to
REGULARS
attend another morning briefing session. At this session, Martin Desnoyers from
A Word from the President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 the Canadian General Standards Board presented Bruce Mazur, from the Canadian
CIPMM Awards – Call for Nominations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Grain Commission, with his certificate as a Certified Federal Specialist in
Procurement, Level 1.
Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
A very dedicated and active committee has spent much time on the organization
Meet your CIPMM Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
and program content for the 2009 National Workshop being held in Montreal
RSVP: Your Letters and Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 during the week of May 11, 2009. We are moving the National Workshop this
year and in 2010 to Montreal because our traditional location at the Ottawa
Congress Centre is closed while a newer and bigger facility is being constructed.
Moving our primary event from Ottawa to Montreal was decided after much
consideration. There were no locations large enough in Ottawa to handle our
Canadian Institute Institut canadien anticipated attendance.
for Procurement d’approvisionnement
The National Workshop is only one month away and the Program Committee is
and Materiel et de gestion
working very hard to produce an exciting and educational program. Please visit our
Management du materiel
web site, www.cipmm-icagm.ca to keep informed on the progress of the final
program. We hope to see you all in Montreal in May!
Staying in Touch is published in the Spring
and Fall. Forward all correspondence to:
CIPMM National Office
1485 Laperriere Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7S8
Tel: 613.725.0980
Fax: 613.729.6206
E-mail: sue.ryan@thewillowgroup.com R.J. (Bob) Kelly
President
www.cipmm-icagm.ca
Canadian Institute for Procurement
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4. JOIN US IN CELEBRATING THE
20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MATERIEL
MANAGEMENT NATIONAL WORKSHOP!
Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel
May 11 - 15, 2009
The Canadian Institute for Procurement and Materiel Management The Workshop also includes a choice of exciting site tours
(CIPMM) (formerly MMI) is proudly looking forward to celebrating of local facilities and a Tradeshow component, showcasing
20 years of success in representing the dynamic collaboration of programs, products and innovations available to assist in your
functional specialists within procurement and materiel management day-to-day operations.
communities within the federal public service. Join us this May in
In celebration of the support that the Workshop has received over
Montreal to reminisce over the last 20 years and look forward to
the last two decades, special recognition of past host departments
many more National Workshops.
will be incorporated into the program. These departments will
MMNW 2009 will provide you with innovative methods and tools also participate in the Tradeshow so be sure to visit their exhibit
that will enhance your awareness and creativity. The Workshop booths and recognize the leadership that they have demonstrated
provides an opportunity to learn, exchange information and net- in the community.
work with your colleagues and prepare you for the increasing
Register early to ensure you don’t miss out on this great opportunity
challenges facing our community.
and an event 20 years in the making!
This year’s Workshop features three days of an unprecedented
Go to www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/mmnw/2009/index.shtml
number of professional development training courses covering a
for Workshop details
wide array of topics. An exciting opening keynote discussion with
the Honourable John Gomery and Mr. Shahid Minto will kick off the
Workshop followed by a full program of presentations on what’s
new and innovative in our community.
LOOKING AHEAD AND
CELEBRATING THE PAST
2009 MARKS THE From its humble beginning in 1989, attracting
160 delegates, to its 500+ participation in the new
20th ANNIVERSARY millennium, the Materiel Management National
OF THE MATERIEL Workshop (MMNW) strives to provide members of
the procurement and materiel management community
MANAGEMENT with timely and comprehensive information in order to
NATIONAL assist them in managing their day-to-day responsibilities
and serve their clients to the best of their abilities.
WORKSHOP
In celebration of 20 successful years, the National
Workshop is moving from the National Capital Region
and is being hosted in the historic city of Montreal,
Quebec. The National Workshop is taking place at
Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel. Nestled on the
banks of the St. Lawrence Seaway, Montreal offers
delegates a glimpse into Canada’s rich French heritage
simply by strolling down the cobbled streets of Old
Le Centre Sheraton Montreal. Visitors can also see the future…the future of
Montreal Hotel
fashion that is! Saint Catherine Street is known nationally
as one of “the” places to shop. From sunup to sundown,
and any time in between, Montreal offers guests and
locals alike experiences to build their futures on.
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5. MARK YOUR
CALENDARS
FOR THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY How can you participate?
OF THE MATERIEL MANAGEMENT 1. Attend as a delegate and take advantage of five days worth of training,
NATIONAL WORKSHOP breakout sessions, keynote speakers and networking events. Visit our
website, www.cipmm-icagm.ca, for registration and program details.
BEING HELD MAY 11-15, 2009 IN MONTREAL!
2. Support the Workshop by becoming an event partner. Show your
competitors that supporting professional development opportunities is
at the top of your priority list! Contact Robin Baldwin, 613.725.0980 or
robin.baldwin@thewillowgroup.com, to find out how you can get the
best visibility for your partnership.
3. Participate as an exhibitor and have face-to-face time with purchasing
decision-makers. Take the time to review the demographic information
from the 2008 Materiel Management National Workshop and start
planning your sales pitches now!
4. Not sure how you think your organization should get involved?
Give us a call and we will provide you with any additional information
that you need to ensure proper participation.
NETWORK WITH YOUR
REGIONAL COUNTERPARTS!
2008 MMNW DELEGATE REGISTRATION
BY PROVINCE.
SHARE INFORMATION
AND LEARN FROM
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE!
Organizational participation as 2008 delegates,
event partners and exhibitors.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Ahearn & Soper Inc., Akina,
altis Specialized Professional Resources, Aon Corporation, A-R Business Machines Inc., ARI Financial Services, Inc.,
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, BMO Financial Group, Canada Border Services Agency, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation,
Canada Revenue Agency, Canada School of Public Service, Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, Canadian Coast Guard,
Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Canadian Grain Commission, Canadian Heritage, Canadian Institute of Health Research,
Canadian International Development Agency, Canadian Nuclear Safety CoMMIssion, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Colt Canada,
Communications Security Establishment Canada, Correctional Services Canada, Courts Administration Service, CRD Distribution Inc.,
Defence Construction Canada, Defence Research and Development Canada, Department of Fisheries and Oceans,
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Department of National Defence, EagleSpirit Marketing Inc., Elections Canada,
Envirolaser Technologies Ltd., Environment Canada, Federal Judicial Affairs, Finance Canada, Grand & Toy, Health Canada,
Human Resources and Social Development Canada, Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada,
Industry Canada, Infrastructure Canada, Justice Canada, Library and Archives Canada, Library of Parliament, Lyreco, Mohawk Office Supplies,
National Energy Board, National Research Council of Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Canada,
Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages, Office of the Procurement Ombudsman, Office of the Secretary to the Governor General,
Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada, Parks Canada Agency, Paystation Inc., Perfocus Management Inc.,
Pitney Bowes Canada, Privy Council Office, Public Health Agency of Canada, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada,
Public Service Labour Relations Board, Public Works and Government Services Canada, RFP Solutions, Royal Canadian Mounted Police,
Sage Data Solutions Inc., SECURIT Information Security, Senate of Canada, Service Canada, Steelcase Canada Ltd.,
Sterling Marking Products Inc., The Retirement Planning Institute, Totem Offisource Inc., Transport Canada,
Transportation Safety Board of Canada, Treasury Board of Canada, Secretariat, Veterans Affairs Canada.
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6. MONTREAL
AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
I am excited to tell you that CIPMM is offering an expanded menu of training options
at the 20th Anniversary National Workshop this year in Montreal. We have included
additional training after the Workshop. Whether you are fairly new to the field or a
seasoned professional, you will find a professional development opportunity designed
to help you meet the challenging demands you are confronting on a daily basis. We invite
you to ‘mix and match’ to custom build the training experience that’s just right for you.
Come and spend the week with us in Montreal, recharge your batteries, sharpen
your saw, and make new friends.
Our Workshop organizing committee has worked hard to bring you 3. You could choose to attend the Workshop
an event that focuses on how to achieve an effective life cycle asset [www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/mmnw/2009/index.shtml]
management within the federal public service. Related topics reflect May 12 and 13 then catch the required training course for
the spirit of working together as a community in providing exceptional functional specialists in materiel management on May 11, 14,
value to Canada through our diverse services, initiatives, and our and 15. This course, “Introduction to Materiel Management”
tireless commitment to fulfilling program objectives through efficient, [www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/mmnw/2009/pre-post-training.shtml]
and fiscally-sound materiel management practices that satisfy legislative is also listed as a training requirement for certification of
and broader public issues. This Workshop is designed to help us deliver MM specialists. It will only be offered in English at this time.
best value to Canadians by being the best value investment in
4. Take the Fundamentals 2 course, “Legal and Policy Environment
educating our community.
for Procurement, Materiel Management and Real Property”
So what are the options you can choose from? [www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/mmnw/2009/pre-post-training.shtml]
in either French or English, May 14 and 15. Combine that with
1. You could attend the 20th Anniversary National Workshop
the Workshop [www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/mmnw/2009/index.shtml]
[www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/mmnw/2009/index.shtml] May 12 and
May 12 and 13. Go one step further and sign up for the
13 to hear from a broad range of speakers on topics designed to
“Contract Management” [www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/mmnw/2009/
keep you “au courant” in your field. Our Keynote discussion is
pre-post-training.shtml], May 11 in either French or English.
with the Honourable John Gomery, Commissioner of the
Both of these courses are listed as mandatory for employees
Sponsorship Enquiry and Mr. Shahid Minto, Procurement
pursuing accreditation as either a “Certified Federal Specialist in
Ombudsman, Office of the Procurement Ombudsman.
Procurement” or a “Certified Federal Specialist in Materiel
2. You could sign up for the “Contract Management” Management”.
[www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/mmnw/2009/pre-post-training.shtml],
May 11 in either French or English. Why not combine that
with topics of bid rigging, fraud and abuse at the workshop
[www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/mmnw/2009/index.shtml] May 12
and 13 for three days focused on awareness and prevention.
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7. 5. If you are a seasoned professional, you could combine the This is the first time we are offering a course that is part of the
Workshop [www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/mmnw/2009/index.shtml] NIGP’s (National Institute of Governmental Purchasers) new Advanced
with the “Contract Management” [www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/ LEAP Curriculum (Leadership in Education to Advance Procurement).
mmnw/2009/pre-post-training.shtml] on May 11 and the “Risk The course covers the basic concepts, theories and processes of public
Management in Public Contracting” [www.cipmm-icagm.ca/ procurement and materiel management that are applicable across all
en/mmnw/2009/pre-post-training.shtml] May 14 and 15. levels of the public sector in Canada, the US, and other countries.
Our presenter for Risk Management in Public Contracting is We look forward to offering more of their courses in the near future
Bill Davison. He just completed his Masters in Acquisition and dealing with a range of topics such as Contracting for Public Sector
Contract Management from Florida Tech where his research Services, Capital Acquisitions, Warehousing and Inventory
focused on the consequence of contract administration problems. Management, and Logistics.
Bill Davison will incorporate the results of his research presented to the The Board of Directors and the Workshop organizing committee look
International Public Procurement Research Conference in Amsterdam forward to seeing you in Montreal. Come and celebrate 20 years of
last year into his presentation. Bill is the Purchasing Director of Stearns service to the Federal Procurement and Materiel Management
County, Minnesota and the co-author of the NIGP textbook “Contract Community with us!
Administration”. Unfortunately, this course will only be available in
Élène Fromanger, CPPO, CPPB
English.
Chair, Professional Development
You can have fun creating your own itinerary by mixing and matching
training and presentations to make a combination that will most benefit
you. Check out the course outlines by clicking on the hyperlinks provided
if you want to know the training objectives and target audience.
If you have trouble choosing, give me a call at 613.984.5064 and
I’ll do my best to help you.
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8. The CIPMM is now accepting Recognition Award
SUBMIT AN nominations for presentation at the Institute’s
• have contributed to general environmental
awareness inside and/or outside of his/her
OUTSTANDING 2009 National Workshop. The Recognition Award
nominees must meet the following criteria for both
organization; and,
• have demonstrated cost-effectiveness in
COLLEAGUE Individual and Team nominations:
implementing sound environmental practices.
OR TEAM FOR • demonstrate exceptional achievement
of program objectives; The individual to be recognized for The Ambrose
Churko Citizen Award will be someone from the
AN AWARD! • result in significant financial, human resource,
or materiel savings or profit;
procurement and materiel management community
within the federal government who has also dedi-
The Canadian Institute for cated significant time and energy to the residential
• serve the public; or,
Procurement and Materiel community, fostering a strong, vibrant environment
• be innovative. in which to live. The candidate’s activities must:
Management (formerly the MMI),
Awards Program recognizes In addition to the Institute’s Recognition Awards, • indicate knowledge in one or more
exemplary contributions by we are also accepting nominations for procurement or materiel management
individuals and teams involved in Environmental Recognition Awards and The function;
the field of materiel management, Ambrose Churko Citizen Award. These awards are
• demonstrate significant fundraising activities
procurement and supply chain to be presented at the National Workshop as well.
for a charitable cause or devotion to the
management. The purpose of these To qualify for an Environmental Recognition Award, community in a particular way; and,
awards is to provide an opportunity for both Team and Individual, nominees must:
• result in a specific outcome that benefits
to recognize contributions by peers an individual, a small group of people or
• have exceeded the requirements of all
and colleagues and to raise the applicable federal, provincial and municipal the community as a whole.
profile of the procurement and environmental laws and/or regulations now
Visit our website, www.cipmm-icagm.ca, for more
materiel management function. in effect;
information on the award categories and criteria, as
Nominating a colleague or team for
• have initiated innovative actions or practices well as submission requirements and past winners.
one of the Institute’s prestigious Submissions have already started to come in, so
to reduce environmental impact in a
awards demonstrates the value, measurable way; please send yours today!
importance and professionalism of
Deadline for 2009 submissions is April 27.
the materiel management function.
THE 2008 WINNERS
RECOGNITION AWARD – TEAM
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Team Members:
Colleen Post
Micheline Brunette
ABORIGINAL CONSIDERATIONS IN PROCUREMENT DEVELOPMENT
CRTC’S DO NOT CALL LIST RFP
Team Members:
Team Members: Patricia Thompson, Dennis Brunner, Carole St-Jean
Nancy Webster Cole Veronica Nazareth, Allen Frost, Sylvie Moquin
Bob Noakes David Snowdon, Micheline Brunette,
Mary McKay, Bill Gale, Linda Scott
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9. UPDATE ON THE
INSTITUTE’S CHAPTERS
AND MORNING BRIEFINGS
Two new Chapters have been introduced in 2009! The Ontario
Chapter and the British Columbia (BC) Chapter have formed and
already held their first successful Morning Briefing.
Announcements on upcoming Morning Briefings are sent via
email with schedule and presentation details. If you wish to
be added to the CIPMM distribution list, please contact Sue
Ryan at sue.ryan@thewillowgroup.com and check our website,
www.cipmm-icagm.ca regularly for updates on our Professional
Development and Training opportunities.
THE ON CHAPTER
The Ontario Chapter held its first Morning Briefing on
February 4, 2009 with the Procurement Ombudsman
presenting “Strengthening the Confidence of Canadians
in Public Procurement”. Mr. Shahid Minto has made
great efforts and has had much success in exposing his
new role and informing each Region across Canada on
his role.
The ON Chapter will hold quarterly Morning Briefings in
2009 with each session discussing current topics relating THE BC CHAPTER
to the procurement industry that will prove valuable in
your career development. After receiving a call letter for Chapters to expand regionally,
Zena Kwan, Manager, Regional Procurement and Contracting at
Health Canada in BC decided that it was the perfect opportunity to
bring together different sectors in the procurement and materiel
management world, open up the communication flow and benefit
the entire community.
The first BC Chapter Morning Briefing was held January 27, 2009.
The turnout was excellent despite the snowfall in beautiful BC. There
were participants from the private sector as well as representation
from 14 government departments.
Bob Kelly, CIPMM President, was the guest speaker who officially
opened the session with an overview of the Institute and discussed
the current contracting activities within the industry.
Future presentations will include updates from PWGSC (2010
Olympics, Crown Assets) and other topics of interest for the
procurement and materiel management community. The feedback
was very positive and we are all looking forward to the next BC
Chapter Morning Briefing in April 2009!
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10. UPDATE ON THE
INSTITUTE’S CHAPTERS
AND MORNING BRIEFINGS THE MB CHAPTER
...CONTINUED
The Manitoba Chapter has been busy as well! On September 30,
2008 the MB Chapter held a Morning Briefing with Mr. Shahid
Minto, Procurement Ombudsman on “Strengthening the Con-
fidence of Canadians in Public Procurement.” You can read more
about that session on the next page. The first 2009 MB Chapter
Morning Briefing was held on January 28 with President Bob
Kelly speaking on the Institute and contracting.
THE NCR CHAPTER
The NCR Chapter has planned quarterly Morning Briefings for
2009. The first session was held January 14 on “The Merit of Task
Based IT Professional Services”. Sylvain Cardinal, Senior Director of
Informatics and Telecommunications Systems at PWGSC began the
session, followed by Vincent Robitaille and Melissa Thompson, both
from the Public Health Agency of Canada. They shared their experi-
ences on using PWGSC’s newest methods of supply – TBIPS and Martin Desnoyers, Manager, Canadian General Standards Board
SBIPS. To download the presentations, please visit: presenting Bruce Mazur with his certificate as a Certified Federal
Specialist in Procurement – Level I.
www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/chapters/ncr/
2009_morning_briefings/index.shtml. The MB Chapter plans to hold sessions in April, September and
The next three Morning Briefings to be presented in 2009 for November 2009. Stay tuned and visit
the NCR Chapter are: www.mmi-igm.ca/en/chapters/manitoba/
1. April 14 – “The New Temporary Help Service” – What are 2009_morning_briefings/index.shtml.
the differences between the old and the new THS process? for more information. If anyone is interested in being a
2. June 10 – “Court of Indiscretion: Fairness and Equity in a part of the planning committee, please contact Elaine Ford
World without Empire Penguins” This play was presented at 204.983.4522.
at MMNW 2008 and created a great buzz. This session is
anticipated to be very popular!
3. October – “CLCA reporting”.
Interested in getting involved? Put your province on the CIPMM map!
The CIPMM is always ready to welcome provincial representatives to bridge the gap between members of the
procurement and materiel management community in the regions and the National Office in Ottawa.
Chapter Chairs will be a regional source of information and expertise, feeding information on local activities,
training opportunities and new initiatives to the National Office for disbursement to the rest of the country.
Chapters will also be a National news generator by playing host to local events and training sessions.
By coordinating local Morning Briefings, Chapters can offer information and training sessions to members of
the community who may not have the liberty of traveling to the National or Regional Workshops.
For further details or to submit a notice of interest, please contact Sue Ryan at the National Office
at 613.725.0980, or via email at: sue.ryan@thewillowgroup.com.
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11. NEW DOLLARS TO $ENSE ENERGY
EFFICIENCY FINANCING WORKSHOP
A lack of financing is often the reason great energy efficiency • Spot the Energy Savings Opportunities helps companies
ideas die on the drawing board. Natural Resources Canada’s Office identify ways to save energy and reduce costs. The workshop
of Energy Efficiency (OEE) is aware of the hurdles engineers and explains energy basics and points participants toward
energy managers face in securing funding for their energy effi- immediate savings by highlighting opportunities to improve
ciency projects. Consequently, through the ecoENERGY initiative, the energy efficiency of their equipment and systems.
it has developed a new Dollars to $ense workshop that will build
skills in financing energy efficiency projects. • Energy Monitoring is based on the principle that you can
manage only what you can measure. This workshop demon-
• The Energy Efficiency Financing workshop focuses on strates how to use energy monitoring and tracking systems to
how the decision-making process about capital works in an improve energy management and lower energy costs.
organization, and what is required to make an energy
efficiency business case effective. Participants analyze the • Customized workshops are geared to meet the specific
energy savings and cash flow of sample projects funded needs of a sector by combining one of the “Dollars to $ense”
by internal capital and through energy performance workshops with invaluable information on implementing ener-
contracts. They use a variety of learning techniques such gy efficiency projects.
as break-out groups, individual exercises and classroom Since the introduction of Dollars to $ense in 1997, more than 14,000
discussions. participants from across Canada have used the workshop series to get
Two series of workshops are offered, one tailored to the private results. These participants have returned to the workplace with new
sector, the other to the public sector. In addition to the new ideas that have lowered operating costs, improved competitiveness,
financing workshop, the OEE continues to offer its three other reduced greenhouse gas emissions and saved their organisations
Dollars to $ense workshops, which provide participants with the millions of dollars in total energy expenditures.
latest information about energy management practices. The 2008-2009 schedule of workshops is available at
• Energy Master Plan provides tools and techniques to oee.nrcan.gc.ca/workshops.
participants to help them build an energy management
team, capture immediate savings opportunities, build an
effective business case for energy efficiency projects and
motivate employee involvement.
STRENGTHENING THE CONFIDENCE
OF CANADIANS IN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT
In September 2007, Mr. Shahid Minto was appointed The Federal Accountability Act provides for the appointment
as Procurement Ombudsman Designate – he is now of a Procurement Ombudsman who operates at arm’s
officially appointed as the government’s first length from government departments to promote fairness,
Procurement Ombudsman. Mr. Minto is a chartered openness and transparency in federal procurement process-
accountant with a master’s degree in political science es by reviewing procurement practices and responding
and a professional degree in law. He is a highly expe- to complaints from Canadians suppliers. The Procurement
rienced senior financial and program public sector Ombudsman also provides an alternative dispute resolution
executive who has specialized in examining and process, if both parties agree to participate, as well as per-
adding value to Canada's public policy and public forms any other duties or functions respecting the practices
administration by making fair and balanced recom- of departments for acquiring materiel and services that may
mendations arising from financial, regulatory and be assigned to him by order of the Governor in Council or
compliance reviews. the Minister.
The Federal Accountability Act received royal assent
on December 12, 2006. Through this Act, the
Government of Canada has brought forward specific
measures to help strengthen accountability and
increase transparency.
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12. THE PROCUREMENT, MATERIEL MANAGEMENT AND
REAL PROPERTY COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT OFFICE
WORKING FOR YOU!
To support the implementation of the Federal Accountability Act and Action Plan, the mandate
of the former Professional Development and Certification Program Management Office of the
Treasury Board of Canada, Secretariat (TBS), was expanded. The new mandate is to provide
strategic direction and central leadership for the collaborative development and implementation
of strategies, programs and initiatives to support capacity building, community development
and the professional recognition of the federal government PMMRP Community.
To deliver on this mandate, we brought in employees with special CAPACITY BUILDING
expertise in these new areas to work in the Community Management
Office (CMO). The employees and their area of responsibility are: As part of its new mandate, the PMMRP CMO is undertaking a capacity
building exercise in order to develop a five-year Capacity Building
• Colleen Post, Senior Director; Strategy. This Strategy will help to ensure a healthy, sustained and collec-
tively managed PMMRP community with the capacity to deliver relevant,
• Susan Bridges, Senior Advisor, PMMRP Community Development;
quality services now and in the future. As part of this exercise, a series of
• Micheline Brunette, Manager, Capacity Building; discussion groups and individual interviews took place during the past
eight months. The information gathered will form part of a comprehen-
• Elène Fromanger, Senior Advisor, PMM Community; sive diagnostic to understand the nature and extent of the issues con-
• Noreen Leblanc, Senior Project Officer, Capacity Building; fronting the community; identify the capacity gaps; and suggest solu-
tions. The PMMRP CMO will then consolidate the final results to share
• Rosa Paliotti, Senior Advisor, RP Community; and, with community members. Stay tuned!
• Mélanie Tremblay, Junior Project Officer. Should you wish more information on the interviews and discussion
groups, please contact Noreen.Leblanc@tbs-sct.gc.ca or
This year we have been working with PMMRP Community members on
Rosa.Paliotti@tbs-sct.gc.ca.
the following initiatives which also support the priorities of the Clerk of
the Privy Council for Public Service Renewal.
PROCUREMENT, MATERIEL MANAGEMENT
AND REAL PROPERTY (PMMRP) REQUIRED
TRAINING ONLINE COURSES
Did you know that you have to click on the ‘Complete this activity If you have any problems, contact the CSPS Client Contact Centre at:
button’ to get a certificate for online required training courses? Doing
Email: questions@campusdirect.gc.ca
this not only provides you with proof of completion but also transfers
Telephone (Toll free): 1.866.703.9598
the course into your learning history on Campusdirect and registers it
Telephone (NCR): 819.953.5400
as completed on the Required Learning Portal which provides reports
to your department. Note:
PMMRP Required Training courses online include Fundamentals 1:
If you want to keep a link to the course for reference purposes you will
have to go back to the Campusdirect site (www.ccmd-ccg.gc.ca/cdirect/ Overview of Materiel Management (C233E)
index-eng.asp), re-select the course, put it into your shopping cart and
add it to your list of Learning Activities. This way it will be available to Overview of Real Property Management (C234E)
you on the Campusdirect site under ‘My Learning Activities’.
Overview of Procurement (C235E)
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13. THE PROCUREMENT, MATERIEL MANAGEMENT AND
REAL PROPERTY COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT OFFICE
WORKING FOR YOU!
...CONTINUED
RECRUITMENT AND BRANDING Classroom Courses
From April to July 2008 the PMMRP CMO, working in collaboration with Three existing classroom courses have been identified to be updated this
several departments, completed a national collective, post-secondary fiscal year:
recruitment campaign for PG-01s resulting in a pool of 103 qualified can-
• Introduction to Real Property Management (M721)
didates. The candidates are located in various regions and have been
security cleared and partially assessed for the SLE. The pool will be valid • Introduction to Materiel Management (M704)
until July 31, 2009. Please contact Micheline.Brunette@tbs-sct.gc.ca if
you are interested in hiring from this pool. • Disposal of Surplus Moveable Crown Assets and
Investment Recovery (M715)
The CMO also participated in the Pilot University Career/Job Fairs led by
the Canada Public Service Agency in Halifax, Victoria and Sherbrooke to If you have questions or wish to participate in the development and/or
help promote the purchasing careers in the Federal Government. update of courses, you may contact susan.bridges@tbs-sct.gc.ca.
REAL PROPERTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THE PMM CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Real Property (RP) competencies, training and learning needs are being To date a total of 550 employees have enrolled in the Certification
revisited through a survey conducted by the Real Property Institute of Program and the first four have received their Certified Federal Specialist
Canada (RPIC) in collaboration with the CMO. In addition, a Competency in Procurement, CFSP – Level I designation.
Profile Working Group has been established to finalize the functional To enrol in the program, you will find all the necessary information on
competencies for RP which will then be added to the Standard for the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) website at
Competencies of the Federal Government Procurement, Materiel www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/cgsb/.
Management and Real Property Community (CGSB-192.1-2005). Please
contact Rosa.Paliotti@tbs-sct.gc.ca for additional information. A new case study is being developed in consultation with the Personnel
Psychology Centre, Public Service Commission to assess candidates for
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Procurement Certification – Certified Federal Specialist in Procurement
(CFSP) Level 2. Currently it is being reviewed with the assistance of several
Online Courses experienced procurement people to provide input to the case study
Three new online courses are being developed as part of the Professional design. This will be followed by a pilot with a group of candidates from
Development and Certification Program Curriculum. They include: across the country to evaluate the effectiveness of the assessment tool.
• Commodity Management: Level I Certification We will be working with the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) to
form a new working group to review the requirements of the certification
• Fleet Management: Level I Certification maintenance program, the lists of mandatory and optional courses for each
certification level, and course equivalencies. These are some of the issues
• Intellectual Property: Level II Certification
that have been identified during the capacity building interviews and focus
Three Continuous Learning Working Groups (CLWGs) have been formed groups. Whether you are in the regions or the national capital region, work
to help develop, review and approve these courses which will be offered in a large or small operation we want to make sure that this program meets
through Campusdirect early in the new fiscal year. your needs. If you are interested in contributing to this endeavour contact
Elene.Fromanger@tbs-sct.gc.ca.
Please get in touch with Colleen.Post@tbs-sct.gc.ca or contact
Mélanie.Tremblay@tbs-sct.gc.ca if you would like additional information
about the PMMRP CMO.
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14. CANADIAN FORCES
GET NEW WEAPON AGAINST
ROADSIDE BOMBS
Canadian soldiers deployed in Afghanistan recently received some
help with the acquisition of new Husky route clearance vehicles.
Responding to an urgent requirement from the Department of
National Defence (DND), PWGSC's Washington Office purchased the
vehicles, which are now deployed in theatre.
“Through the efforts of the PWGSC/DND team, we were able to convince the U.S.
Government of the urgency to acquire these vehicles for our troops overseas,” says
Guy Brunet, Procurement Manager, Washington Region. “The quicker these vehicles
could be sent to theatre, the faster they could save lives.”
These vehicles bring some much-needed protection to soldiers doing a job that used
to be done by a single person walking the roads with hand-held equipment.
Photo: CdnForces The Huskies are a great benefit to the operations in Afghanistan, offering increased
safety from roadside explosives, which have taken a terrible toll on Canadian Forces
personnel.
They were purchased through a Foreign Military Sale, which allows eligible foreign
All were aware of governments and international agencies to purchase defence-related articles and
services from the U.S. Government. PWGSC worked closely with the DND Project
the urgency of this Office, the U.S. Army Country Case Manager for Canada's requirement, and the
U.S. Government Project Office for the Husky vehicles. “We had to interact with a
procurement and variety of U.S. Government authorities to ensure that Canada's requirements are
executed on a priority basis, especially when it deals with the safety of our troops,”
said Mr. Brunet. “All were aware of the urgency of this procurement and worked
worked together to together to get the agreement in place for early delivery.”
get the agreement in Canadian Forces working to stabilize the Afghan region of Kandahar face a multi-
tude of threats, including land mines and improvised explosive devices. The Husky
place for early delivery. is designed with a one-person cockpit that provides maximum protection for the
driver. The South African-built vehicle uses a combination of technologies for route
clearance. If it spots anything suspicious, it drops a puddle of ink so the spot can be
further investigated.
“The PWGSC office in Washington is proud to be part of this important DND
initiative to provide our soldiers with the best equipment possible in the fastest
possible time,” says Mr. Brunet.
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15. NEED STUFF?
JUST CLICK…
When it comes to selling government surplus,
eBay-style sales are around the corner
Tim Eamon wanders around an Ottawa warehouse packed with items
that logically shouldn’t be in the same room. There’s office furniture,
an electric sander, bicycles, jewelry, watches and a set of hockey cards.
Something in the corner catches his eye. He picks up a bass guitar, plays
a few notes and inspects the neck of the instrument. He then walks over
to a table and fills out a form listing how much he would be willing to
pay for the guitar before dropping it into a locked bidding box.
Welcome to a Government of Canada auction. Run by Public Works
and Government Services Canada’s Crown Assets Distribution (CAD),
the scene is repeated every month in locations across the country.
Surplus goods from federal departments and agencies are put up for
sale – either individually or in lots – to anyone who’s interested.
Many assets seized at the border and proceeds of crime seized by
the RCMP are also sold.
The way these public sales are held will soon change as CAD makes them
more accessible to the public. Its inspiration? On-line auction giant eBay.
“The goal is to eventually have on-line, real-time auctions, just like eBay,” “On-line auctions will expand our customer base beyond just those who
says Robb Flemming, Director of CAD. Today, potential buyers have to can visit our warehouse locations. It will really be accessible to anyone
make a trip to one of four locations across Canada to make a bid for with access to a computer,” says Mr. Flemming. “On-line bidding means
most items. more customers, which means greater sales proceeds for our client
departments.”
The sales currently operate on a closed bid system. Participants write
down and submit their bids without knowing how much other bidders CAD has already seen the difference that on-line auctions can make.
have offered. The highest bidder gets the item. “I like the auctions here,” The British Columbia government, which partners with CAD to sell off
says Mr. Eamon, “but I prefer eBay because you can see how much other surplus Crown assets in the Pacific Region, introduced real time on-line
people are bidding.” bidding a few years ago and revenues have doubled.
Right now, the CAD web site has photos and descriptions of only some While the bidding box will become a thing of the past, customers will
of the items for sale. Later in the year, CAD plans to expand its on-line still have the opportunity to come to the warehouses and look at the
catalogue to include all items, and start electronic tendering. Down the items for sale. Instead of a box, they’ll be directed to a computer to
road, the plan is to make sales open so that participants can bid repeatedly place their bid.
on-line and see the current high bid amount for a specific lot. For more information about Crown Assets Distribution,
visit: crownassets.pwgsc.gc.ca.
First choice for government departments and agencies
Once on-line auctions are fully functional, CAD will give other government departments
first priority to view and express interest on items through a password-protected page.
This will encourage the re-use of surplus assets within government. After a few days,
anything unsold will move to pages that the public can browse.
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16. BID-RIGGING:
STEPS TO DETECTION AND PREVENTION
BY COMPETITION BUREAU CANADA, PACIFIC REGION
Competitive tendering processes are integral to efficient procurement How to Detect Bid-Rigging
and materiel management. However, some suppliers can thwart com-
petitive tendering by secretly agreeing to rig their bids. “Bid-rigging,” Bid-rigging participants may go to great lengths to keep their schemes
a criminal offence under the federal Competition Act (section 47), secret. It is important to be aware of the types of industries that are
can have serious economic consequences, including higher costs for particularly susceptible to bid-rigging. There also are a number of
products and reduced service offerings. Those convicted face possible tell-tale signs that bid-rigging may exist.
imprisonment for up to five years and fines at the discretion of Industries with the following features may be more susceptible
the courts. to bid-rigging:
• homogeneous or non-complex products or services;
What is Bid-Rigging?
• few technological changes;
Bid-rigging is an agreement where, in response to a call for request for
bids or tenders, one or more bidders agree not to submit a bid, or two • few or no close substitutes;
or more bidders agree to submit a prearranged bid, and the agreement
• small number of suppliers or customers;
is not made known to the person making the request.
• a supplier base with few new entrants; or
Common Forms of Bid-Rigging • an active trade association.
Bid-rigging schemes may take several of the following common forms There are also a number of behavioural warning signs to watch
and more than one of these techniques may be used: for, including when:
Cover bidding – an agreement to submit higher prices, or to • suppliers fail to bid when they would normally do so;
submit bids containing special terms that would ensure that the
bidder is not selected, to ensure the prearranged supplier wins. • large differences exist between the price of the winning
bid and the other bids;
Bid suppression – agreement among potential bidders either
not to bid or to withdraw their bids to ensure that another • bidders use the same terminology when explaining price increases;
supplier wins. • bid prices drop when a new or infrequent bidder enters the market;
Bid rotation – a systematic method in which suppliers take turns • a successful bidder subcontracts the work to the unsuccessful
being the lowest bidder. bidders; or
Market allocation – carving up the market by customers • only one bidder contacts the wholesalers for pricing
or geographic areas. information prior to bid submission.
Additional tell-tale signs are outlined in an online bid-rigging
presentation available on the Competition Bureau’s website at
www.competitionbureau.gc.ca.
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17. BID-RIGGING: ecoENERGY RETROFIT
STEPS TO DETECTION AND PREVENTION ...CONTINUED
INCENTIVE FOR BUILDINGS
Prevention is Key
Energy efficiency is a wise investment that pays for itself
Members of the procurement and materiel management community can
over time. Your organization can lower utility bills and help
play a major role in the prevention of bid-rigging. One of the most important
improve the environment while creating a more comfortable
preventative steps is to encourage as many potential bidders as possible to
space for your occupants.
submit bids.
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) offers the ecoENERGY
Another effective way to protect yourself against bid-rigging is to require
Retrofit Incentive for Buildings to help you increase your
bidders to disclose all communications with competitors regarding the tender
return on investment and reduce the payback period of your
call. The Competition Bureau developed a Certificate of Independent Bid
energy efficiency project. Commercial and institutional buildings
Determination (“CIBD”) specifically for this purpose. The CIBD is available on
up to 20,000 square metres (215, 279 square feet) are eligible.
our website at www.competitionbureau.gc.ca by clicking on “Investigating
The program encourages the implementation of multiple retro-
Cartels” and selecting the “Bid-Rigging” section.
fit measures and will consider most proven technologies.
Other actions that can prevent or detect bid-rigging include: avoiding
The incentive is based on the lowest of the following three
obligatory bids, requiring that bidders disclose potential subcontractors
amounts: $10 per gigajoule (277.8 kilowatt hours) of estimated
and their pricing, and avoiding the splitting of contracts between suppliers
annual energy savings; 25 percent of eligible project costs; or
with identical bids.
$50,000 per project ($250,000 per organization). The estimated
If you suspect bid-rigging, you should: payback of your investment needs to be at least one year after
taking into account incentives from all sources.
• keep a record of all events and communications
related to the call for tenders; After you arrange a pre-project energy audit, submit your
application forms. The average approval period is six to eight
• retain all related documents; weeks, and after you receive written approval from NRCan,
• refrain from discussing your suspicions with any you can then start the project and incur eligible costs. You
industry participant; have 12 months to complete your project (18 months in the
northern territories), and NRCan pays the eligible amount
• decide whether to process the tender; and, after completion of the project and verification of the work.
• contact the Competition Bureau as soon as possible. If you are planning to install solar air and water heating
systems for your building, NRCan also offers up to $80,000
through the ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat program.
What Does the Competition Bureau Do?
The ecoENERGY for Buildings and Houses program com-
The Competition Bureau protects and promotes competitive markets
plements these incentives with technical publications, training,
and enables informed consumer choice. As part of its responsibility for the
software and other on-line tools. This program includes a
administration and enforcement of the Competition Act, the Competition
free service to help you validate the level of energy efficiency
Bureau investigates alleged anti-competitive conduct, including bid-rigging.
in the design of new buildings, building additions and major
Investigations are conducted in confidence and may include contacting
renovations.
complainants and industry participants, using search warrants, and requiring
production of written and oral information. Where appropriate, the Visit ecoaction.gc.ca/buildings for general information or
Competition Bureau refers evidence and recommends prosecution ecoaction.gc.ca/retrofit to access the ecoENERGY Retrofit appli-
to the Public Prosecution Service of Canada. cation guide and forms, information about the industrial com-
ponent of the program and links to complementary incentives.
To receive program updates, subscribe to the monthly Heads Up
In Summary
Energy Efficiency newsletter at oee.nrcan.gc.ca/headsup. If you
Bid-rigging is a criminal offence that can cause significant economic harm. have questions after you have read the materials, contact the
Members of the procurement and materiel management community can Office of Energy Efficiency at oee.nrcan.gc.ca/buildings/contact,
help to build efficient and competitive organizations by adopting preventative by e-mail at info.services@nrcan.gc.ca or toll free at
measures and reporting suspicious behaviour to the Competition Bureau. 1.877.360.5500.
Together, we can help ensure that we all benefit from a properly functioning
Writers and editors:
competitive marketplace.
To arrange a quote from a Government of Canada official,
For additional information about the Competition Bureau or to contact us, please contact media@nrcan.gc.ca.
please visit our website at www.competitionbureau.gc.ca or call our
Information Centre at 1.800.348.5358.
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18. Of the $21 billion worth of goods and services
A GREEN purchased every year by the Government of
Canada, Public Works and Government Services
Canada procures on average $13 billion on
IDEA YOU behalf of other departments and agencies.
Because of its expertise in procurement and
development of standing offers for commonly
CAN BUY
purchased items, the Department is in an ideal
position to help all departments and agencies
with purchasing practices that lessen the impact
on the environment.
INTO
Green procurement
In 2006, Treasury Board Secretariat approved a
policy on green procurement. The policy, which
was developed by PWGSC’s Office of Greening
Government Operations (OGGO), Environment Canada and Natural
Resources Canada, requires that the environmental impacts and relevant
costs of the planning, acquisition, use, operation, maintenance and disposal
of goods and services are appropriately considered.
For example, when buying office furniture, purchasing officers consider
helps the government environmental factors such as:
• Recycled content in fabrics, metals and plastics
lessen the impact
• Length of warranty of item
on environment • Low chemical emissions (off-gassing)
• Minimal packaging
• Supplier commitment to environmental performance
There are currently 25 categories of mandatory standing offers with envi-
ronmental criteria developed for goods and services that represent a large
portion of government spending; these include commodities such as print-
ers and print services, fuels and lubricants, IT hardware, furniture, office
supplies and vehicles.
The Policy on Green Procurement also gives government departments the
flexibility to set their targets based on their own needs and buying patterns.
For more information on the policy and the Office of Greening Govern-
ment Operations, visit: www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/ecologisation-greening/
index-eng.html.
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19. CALENDAR
Canadian Institute
for Procurement
and Materiel
Institut canadien
d’approvisionnement
et de gestion
CIPMM National Office
1485 Laperriere Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1Z 7S8
Tel: 613.725.0980 | Fax: 613.729.6206
OF EVENTS
sue.ryan@thewillowgroup.com
Management du materiel www.cipmm-icagm.ca
April 14, 2009
National Capital Region Chapter Morning Briefing
Location: RCAF Officer’s Mess, Ottawa, ON
MEET THE CIPMM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS April 21, 2009
BC Chapter Morning Briefing
Location: SFU Harbour Center, Vancouver, BC
PRESIDENT DIRECTORS
R. J. Bob Kelly Barbara Brackett
RFP Solutions Treasury Board of Canada, Secretariat May 11-15, 2009
20th Annual Materiel Management National Workshop
VICE PRESIDENT Patti Darling
Location: Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel, Montreal, QC
Gabriel Cormier Public Works and Government
Department of National Defence Services Canada
PAST PRESIDENT Gary Jeddrie June 8-9, 2009
Jacques LaBonté Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Corporate Real Property Institute of Canada Regional Workshop
Department of Foreign Affairs Materiel Management Division Location: Casino Nova Scotia, Halifax, NS
and International Trade
Larry Lashkevich
TREASURER Department of National Defence
June 10, 2009
Normand Beaudin
Geoff Mace National Capital Region Chapter Morning Briefing
The Senate of Canada
Algonquin College Location: Alumni Theatre, University of Ottawa
CHAIR OF MEMBER SERVICES
AND COMMUNICATIONS Lynn Morris
Elaine Ford Public Works and Government
October 2009
Service Canada Services Canada
National Capital Region Chapter Morning Briefing
Professional Development Division
CHAIR OF OUTREACH Location: RCAF Officer’s Mess, Ottawa, ON
Vacant Kerry Sisk
CHAIR OF PROFESSIONAL Public Works and Government
DEVELOPMENT Services Canada November/December 2009
Elène Fromanger Professional Development Division Eastern and Western Regional Workshops
Treasury Board of Canada, Secretariat
David Swift
CORPORATE SECRETARY RFP Solutions
Sue Ryan May 10-14, 2010
The Willow Group 21st Annual Materiel Management National Workshop
Location: Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel, Montreal QC
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Kathy Jones
The Willow Group May 10-13, 2010
Real Property Institute of Canada Federal
Contaminated Sites National Workshop
Location: Montreal, QC
Your Letters and Feedback
Welcome to the section of CIPMMI’s Staying in Touch Magazine
where our readers have their say. Send us your ideas, perspectives Please visit: www.cipmm-icagm.ca, or
RSVP or complaints. All submissions can be e-mailed to Sue Ryan at
sue.ryan@thewillowgroup.com.
www.rpic-ibic.ca for more information
on the above events.
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