Federal Government to Consider Prompt Payment Requirements
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The Minister of Public Services and Procurement Honourable Carla Qualtrough is considering launching a public review of federal procurement and payment practices with a focus on implementing prompt payment requirements.
Earlier this year, the Senate passed Bill S-224 Prompt Payment legislation applying to federal government projects. OGCA has been critical of the Bill that was developed without consultation. President Clive Thurston has written to the Minister asking that a full and proper review be launched and the Senate Bill be set aside.
OGCA is working with the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) and our Construction Lien Act Committee to ensure that an extensive and comprehensive process is used as in the Ontario process to find a solution that has broad support.
