Procurement Ombud releases ‘mixed’ findings of ‘bait and switch’ in contracts
Thursday, October 16, 2025 @ 5:27 PM
The Procurement Ombud has released a report discussing mixed findings of his Procurement Practice Review of “Bait and Switch” tactics in the replacement of resources in federal professional services contracts. ... [read more]
Carney says Liberals’ impending crime bill will propose more bail reverse onuses & stiffer sentences
Thursday, October 16, 2025 @ 4:32 PM
Next week Ottawa will propose Criminal Code reforms — including new reverse onuses for bail, a ban on conditional sentences for a number of sexual offences, and stiffer sentences for repeat convictions for auto-theft, organized crime and home invasion, says Prime Minister Mark Carney, who added that his government is also poised to unveil new border security measures on Oct. 17. ... [read more]
Court grants orders to advance investigation of food testing business acquisition
Thursday, October 16, 2025 @ 3:47 PM
The Competition Bureau has obtained court orders for the purpose of gathering information to advance its investigation into the acquisition of Bureau Veritas’ food testing business by Mérieux NutriSciences. ... [read more]
Ontario introducing legislation to expand ‘as of right’ provisions for health care workers
Thursday, October 16, 2025 @ 11:32 AM
In a push to attract more healthcare professionals to the province, Ontario will introduce legislation next week to “support greater worker mobility across Canada.” ... [read more]