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Is there a “relational element” to the Atyeo lawsuit that dates back to the 90s? by Jon Hansen

November 14, 2013

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Just as my January 26th, 2013 post on the Bruce Atyeo lawsuit against the Canadian Government regarding the controversial award of a 2004 relocation contract to Royal LePage generated considerable debate – it was one of this blog’s most commented upon posts – yesterday’s follow-up post on Atyeo’s court victory is heading down a similar path. Of the comments […]

Is Atyeo $30 million judgement against Canadian Government good or bad for public sector procurement? by Jon Hansen

November 12, 2013

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. . . the fact is that the RFP process should be as you indicate a guidance tool as opposed to a selection tool.  Unfortunately the public sector seems to look for absolutes as a way of mitigating risk as opposed to making the right choice in terms of choosing the best supplier partner. My […]

Latest Government of Canada Procurement Scandal Belies the Very Principles Associated with Effective Purchasing Practices

February 3, 2010

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In the opening comments from a recent segment of the PI Window on Business Show in which I had interviewed government contracting expert and author Mark Amtower, I had made reference to the famous Louis Pasteur quote that “Chance favors the prepared mind.” I would of course have to admit that I found myself reflecting […]