Canada: Government Contracts, Procurement & PPP

On August 27, 2026, the Government of Québec called the general election, with voters set to go to the polls on October 5. The election period under the Election Act (CQLR, c. E-3.3) is now underway, and the Act's rules governing election expenses will apply until polling day.

Canada's renewed commitment to rebuilding domestic defence capacity has created significant procurement opportunities for businesses across the country. Through programs like the Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy, Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy, and targeted initiatives for Indigenous and Canadian suppliers, companies can now access lucrative contracts and incentives in the growing defence sector. Understanding these procurement frameworks and eligibility requirements is essential for busin

Canada's inaugural Investment Summit in September 2026 aims to attract $1 trillion in investment across defence, infrastructure, Indigenous partnerships, technology, energy, critical minerals and agriculture. This analysis examines the federal measures shaping the Summit's agenda and outlines the key legal, regulatory and structuring considerations businesses and investors should evaluate when assessing nation-building opportunities in Canada.

Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy introduces a Build-Partner-Buy procurement framework that fundamentally reshapes how defence contracts are structured, evaluated, and negotiated. This analysis examines the legal implications of pathway selection, intellectual property structuring, and Industrial and Technological Benefits commitments that now determine bid success.

Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy shifts focus from one-time procurement deals to long-term commercial relationships, emphasizing readiness, supply chain integrity, and domestic partnerships as critical factors throughout the defence contract lifecycle. Legal counsel must now address governance frameworks, SME participation barriers, Indigenous partnerships, and Arctic sovereignty considerations that extend well beyond traditional bid preparation. This analysis explores how these strategic imperatives tr

The Canadian government has launched Build Canada Homes, a new federal agency designed to increase housing supply by building affordable housing at scale. With an initial $13 billion investment and access to federal lands, the initiative aims to deliver thousands of homes through direct-build projects and partnerships with provinces, municipalities, and Indigenous communities.

The Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act and accompanying Regulations will come into force on August 4, 2026, establishing Canada’s long awaited foreign agent registry.

Osler's Legislative Update is a bi-weekly listing of new legislation. This issue covers legislation for the period 06/19 to 07/08.

In-house counsels are increasingly asked to rely on cybersecurity evidence that was not written for lawyers. A vendor may provide a SOC 2 report, ISO 27001 certificate, penetration test summary, cyber insurance certificate, or completed security questionnaire. The document may look reassuring. The harder question is whether it actually answers the risk question in front of the business.