Media Advisory – Government ofMedia Advisory – Government of Canada to host Diversifying the Federal Supply Chain Summit Canada to host Diversifying the Federal Supply Chain Summit

Canada’s Procurement Ombudsman will host the Diversifying the Federal Supply Chain Virtual Summit on March 23-25, 2021.

Now in its third year, the Summit is being organized to increase the diversity of federal government suppliers and raise awareness of the public and private sector programs that can help all gender identities, Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities and other minority groups access federal contracting opportunities.

Guest speakers:

• The Honourable Jean Augustine, P.C., C.M., O.Ont, C.B.E.
•  Mr. Pedro Antunes, Chief Economist, The Conference Board of Canada
• Mr. Steven MacKinnon, Member of Parliament and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister, Public Services and Procurement

Date: March 23-25, 2021, beginning at 12:00 p.m. (EDT) each of the 3 days.

Zoom event: Media are asked to register by sending an email to anik.trepanier@opo-boa.gc.ca to receive a participation link.