TuesdayJune4th,2019Session 1 - Overview of the Government Procurement Obligations in Canada’sInternationalTradeAgreementsNadine Nickner, Deputy Director Procurement, Trade and Environment, Global AffairsCanadaWith the aim of ensuring non-discrimination, transparency, impartiality andaccountability, along with securing access to foreign procurement markets, Canadaseekstonegotiaterobustproceduralrulesandmeaningfulmarketaccesscommitmentsinitsinternationaltradeagreements.Canadahasnegotiatedgovernmentprocurementcommitmentswithmorethan50countriesthrough11internationaltradeagreements,including the revised WTO Agreement on Government Procurement, the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement and theComprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. This sessionwillprovideanoverviewofthekeyproceduralrulesandmarketaccesscommitmentsongovernmentprocurementinCanada’sinternationaltradeagreements.Session2-InnovationProcurementinthePublicSector-FactorsforSuccessMelissa Sharpe-Harrigan,Manager, Innovation and ChangeManagement, TransFormSharedServiceOrganizationRenéeMcIntyre,Director,SupplyChain,TransFormSharedServiceOrganizationFor the public sector, innovation procurement is a new, and novel concept, which isrecommendedwhen an organization has a challenge to be solved, or outcome to beachieved, and there is no known solution in the market (or a solution would needsignificantmodification tomeet the needs of the organization). At TransForm SharedService Organization, innovation procurement has been a priority for our memberhospitals, andourselves and this presentationwill review the key success factors andlessonslearnedfororganizationslookingtoembarkoninnovationprocurementintheirownorganizations.

The presentation will begin with a brief overview of TransForm and its mandate.UniquelypositionedasanITserviceproviderandprocurementagencyforourmembers,TransFormhasembeddedinnovationwithin itsstrategicframework.TheCollaborativeInnovation Procurement Office was formally established in 2018, and represents thecreative collaboration between TransForm's innovation and procurement staff, whoapproachprocurementsthroughaninterdisciplinarylens.Current success factors, whichwill be discussed in the presentation, include: staffingbackgrounds,stakeholderengagement,procurementplanning,andcreativethinking.Session 3 - Exploring the What, Why, and How of Social Procurement Policy andPracticeDavidLepage,ManagerPartner,BuySocialCanadaSocial procurement leverages a social value from existing procurement, both in thepurchaseofgoodsandservicesandthrough infrastructurerelatedCommunityBenefitAgreements.Wewill review the ‘what andwhy’ but focus on the evolutionof ‘how’.Usingexamples,lessonsandcasestudiesfromaroundtheglobeandacrossCanada,thisworkshop will address common questions of: How can we adjust our currentprocurement policy and practice to achieve greater value for existing spending? Is itlegal?Whatabouttradeagreements?Whatsocialissuescanweaddress?Howwillwemeasure outcomes? What are the best practices, tools, and resources for movingforwardwithnextsteps?Session4-UnderstandingExpectations:DirectiveontheManagementofMaterielPhil Jacobson, Senior Advisor, Materiel Management Policy, Acquired Services andAssetsSector,TreasuryBoardSecretariatMaurice Vodon, Senior Policy Analyst,MaterielManagement Policy Acquired ServicesandAssetsSector,TreasuryBoardSecretariatZicky Hammud, Senior Policy Analyst,MaterielManagement Policy Acquired ServicesandAssetsSector,TreasuryBoardSecretariatInthissession,speakersfromTreasuryBoardofCanadaSecretariat(TBS)willprovideanoverview of thematerielmanagement policy instruments. In addition, speakers fromTBS will introduce various topics around fleet, disposal of surplus materiel and theManagementAccountabilityFramework(MAF)asitrelatestomaterielmanagementinordertofacilitateadiscussionaroundemergingissuesandquestions

Session5-TheDreadedDebriefSteveJohnston,ManagingDirector,RFPSolutionsInc.CathrynKallwitz,Director,Operations,RFPSolutionsInc.Followingaprocurementprocess,Biddershavetherighttorequestadebriefingonhowtheyfared.Intendedtosupporttransparencyandenrichfuturecompetitions;oncetheawardnoticeispublished,theverythoughtofdebriefingcancausedread;regardlessofthequalityoftheprocurement.Itdoesn’thavetobethatway!Sharinglessonslearnedandgoodpractices,thissessionis intended to help you, and your suppliers, get more out of this process.While wecannot guarantee all suppliers leave happy, we provide tested tips to prepare for,conductandfollow-upfromconstructivedebriefings…andperhapsafewlaughs!Session6-Safe.Secure.DigitalBidReceivingTomG.Brown,Manager,DigitalSolutions,CanadaPostAngelaRicardi,Manager,Digital&DataBusinessSolutions,CanadaPostPSPC Procurement has teamed up with Canada Post to offer a secure digitalenvironmenttoreceiveandmanageBIDtenders. Thisaffordable,turn-keywebbasedsolution is ideal for handling sensitive documents and communications. Featuresinclude secure data transmission, strong security & privacy protection, built in audittrails, a capacity to handle large files, and it also reduces the dependency on faxing.LearnhowPSPCProcurementbenefitsfromthisinnovativeCanadaPostdigitalsolution.Session7-InnovativeSolutionsCanadaMilanKonopek,InternalGovernmentrelationsmanager,Innovation,Science,andEconomicDevelopmentSamantha Walker, Team Leader, Innovative Solutions Canada Secretariat, PublicServicesandProcurementCanadaAn introduction to Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC). ISC is a new challenge-based,innovation procurement program modelled on the United States Small BusinessInnovationResearch (SBIR) program. ISC is designed to help federal departments andagenciesleveragethecreativityandingenuityofCanada’ssmallbusinessestohelpsolveoperational problems by developing new technologies and services not yet in themarketplace.

Session 8 - Venturing into theUnknown - ContributionAgreements and Third PartyEvaluators.LessonslearnedfromtheFaroMineProjectAmanda Wiebe, Procurement Specialist, Procurement Branch, Environmental ServicesAcquisitionsTeamProcurementKatherineBogus,TeamLeader,AcquisitionsandCompensationBranch,EnvironmentalServicesAcquisitionsTeamFaroMinewasoncethelargestopenpitlead-zincmineintheworld.Today,itisthesiteof one of the most complex abandoned mine remediation projects in Canada. It islocated in south-central Yukon, near the town of Faro, on the traditional territory ofthree Kaska Nations, the Ross River Dena Council, Liard First Nation and Kaska DenaCouncil.Processing thevaluablemineralsat themine leftbehind70million tonnesoftailingsand320milliontonnesofwasterock.Amanda and Katherine will share lessons learned during the tendering of theContributionAgreementwhichincludediscussingtheinclusionofthird-partyevaluators,when to get upper management involved, how to connect bidders with the localcommunity in a fair and transparent way, and how to ensure evaluators followgovernmentpracticesregardingtenderevaluations.Session9-EvaluationMasterclass:TheSecretsToSuccessPhilipLear,InternationalAccountDirector,CommerceDecisionsDelivering a highly complex and strategic procurement project brings with it uniquechallenges.Dedicatingsufficienttimetoplanningandpreparationandadoptingrobustapproachesfromaproject’s inception,putsyou incontrolandensurescostsandriskscanbemitigated,whilstmaximisingvalueformoney.Engagingwith themarketearly isof great value to stakeholderswhoareestablishingprojectrequirementsandhelpsyouidentifytheroutestomarketthataremostlikelytoresultinavalueformoneyacquisition.Drawing on our experience ofworkingwith public sector procurement project teamssince2001,we’ll share someofour learningsand thebestpracticeapproachesbeingadopted across MOD. In particular we will focus upon three areas which cansignificantlyaffectthesuccessofaprocurement:Innovation-procurersoftenencouragesupplierstooffernewapproachestosolvingoldproblemsbutthenmanagetoputbarriersinthewaytodissuadeorpreventthisfromactuallybeingprovided.Wewilldescribehowtoavoidpenalisingsuppliersforofferingtheverythingsthatarebeingsought.

Wargaming -havingpublished theprocess thatwillbeapplied to choose thewinningtenderaprocurercanfindthattheyareobligedtopickatenderthattheydon’tactuallywantastheyhadnotrealisedtheeffectsoftheinteractionsofthemanyaspectsofthatdecisionprocess. Thiscanbebecausethepublishedprocessencourages tenderers tobehaveinwaysthattheprocurerhadn’trealisedanddoesn’twant.Wewilldescribeawayofreducingtheriskofthishappening.Compliance-overlystrictorinappropriatelyappliedhandlingoftendercompliancecancausesignificantproblemsforprocurers.Wewilldescriberecentexamplesoftheseandhowtheycanbeavoided.Session10-CBSAProcurementTransformationJosephineDahan,Director,StrategicProcurementDivision,AgencyComptroller,FinanceandCorporateManagementBranch,CanadaBorderServicesAgencyMathew Woods, ActingManager, Strategic Procurement Division (SPD), Finance andCorporateManagementBranch,CanadaBorderServicesAgencyCBSA has developed a procurement modernization strategy that will transformprocurementasthetrustedadvisor.Thisstrategyconsidersindustrybestpracticesandleading trendswithingovernment toadvanceprocurementas a strategicenabler andpartnertotheAgency.Wewilldeliveraninsightfulandinteractivepresentationguidingtheaudiencethroughournewbusinesslinesandclientservicedeliverymodel,includingourfiveyearroadmapjourney.Session 11 - Challenge-Based Solicitation for an Event Broker: A history of intensecollaborationandinformedcreativityGuylaineCarriere,ProcurementModernizationDirector,SharedServicesCanadaStephenDugas,ProjectManager,GCDigitalExchange,Officeof theChief InformationOfficerofCanada,TreasuryBoardofCanadaSecretariat,GovernmentofCanadaOn November 15, 2018, SSC published the Challenge-Based Solicitation (CBS) for anEventBroker. The resultof a fruitful collaborationwith theTBS, theCBShas5 stagesthat include thepresentationof theproposed solutions, the realizationof prototypesunder4contractsexecutedsimultaneously,theimplementationofthechosensolutionandtheprovisionofsupportservicesbytheafter.Presenterswillsharetheirstoriesofsolicitationdevelopment,Twitteradventure,goodandbadmoves,andlessonslearned.

Session12-ComputersforSchools-MovingForwardJosie Brocca, Director, Cyber Certification, Tech & Talent Connected Canada BranchInnovation,ScienceandEconomicDevelopmentCanadaBudget 2018 announced that the Computers for School (CFS) program is receivingcontinuedfunding.Since its inception in1993,theprogramhasmadeover1.6millioncomputersaccessibletoschools, libraries,not-for-profitorganizationsandeligiblelow-income Canadians. It has also provided 6,700 young Canadians with market-relevantskills and experience in information and communications technology fields. Federaldepartment donations underpin the success of the CFS program. Unfortunately,donations across the federal family have gone down yet the need for devices hasbecome increasingly more important to enable youth and vulnerable Canadians toparticipateinthedigitaleconomy.ThispanelwillprovideinformationabouttheCFSprogramandtheTreasuryBoard(TB)DirectiveonDisposal of SurplusMaterial thatprovides renewed support forCFS’ firstright of refusal to government devices. The CFS program provides governmentdepartments a secure method of offloading their surplus equipment while providingvulnerable Canadians with the means to have access to technology. In addition, theprogram ensures e-waste stewardship by disposing and handling e-waste aboveprovincialstandardsandinthemostenvironmentallyandeconomicallysoundmanneravailable,usingreputablerecyclers.Discussionregardingthefollowingpoints:-Renewedandpermanentfunding;-ISEDtakingontheriskofharddrives;-RenewalortheTreasuryBoardpoliciesandguidelinesonRightofFirstRefusal;-AcceptingallITequipment;-Acceptingmobiletechnology(cellphones)Session13-InformationAndCommunicationTechnologyAccessibilityJeffrey Stark, Manager of the Accessibility, Accommodations & Adaptive ComputerTechnology(AAACT)Program,SSCJean-MarcParisi,SupportAnalyst,Accessibility,Accommodations&AdaptiveComputerTechnology(AAACT)Program,SSCBrad Souster, Accessibility Subject Matter Expert, Accessibility, Accommodations &AdaptiveComputerTechnology(AAACT)Program,SSCThis session is aimed at raising awareness of accessibility-related issues and engagingprocurementprofessionalsasleadersinimplementingthesolutions.Inclusion by Design: Hundreds of software aids, thousands of hardware aids and acornucopiaof solutionsexist tosupport theneedsofpeoplewithdisabilities.Howdo

weensurethattheneedsofpeoplewithdisabilitiesareincludedindigitalprocurementactivities?Technologywillbeusedtodemonstratetheimpactofhavingaccessibleandinaccessiblecontent.Practicaltipswillbegivenonhowtoapproachinclusionbydesignaswellashowintegratingaccessibilityrequirementsatvariousstagesofaprocurementactivity and ensuring that the diverse requirements of vision, hearing, physical andcognitiveuserrequirementscanbemet.Othertopicscovered:•AbouttheAAACTProgram•InclusionandAccessibility•CategoriesofDisabilities•FactsandImportance•Driversandlegislation•Whatisaccessibility?•Examplesofbarriers:Examplesofgood,badandugly•ToolsandResources•ClosingandContactInformationSession14-DataMatters!:ProactiveDisclosureandImprovingDataIntegritySebastianLacey,ResearchAnalyst,TreasuryBoardofCanadaSecretariatMarkSchizkoske,Director,OperationsPolicy,TreasuryBoardofCanadaSecretariatFrom meeting our trade agreement reporting obligations and collecting intellectualproperty data to developing strategic policy and performing trend analysis,comprehensiveandaccurateprocurementdatafortheGovernmentofCanadaiscrucial.That is why the Procurement Policy Division within the Treasury Board Secretariat isprovidingasessiononprocurementdataintegritythatwilldetailhowdataiscollectedandutilizedacrossgovernment.Oursessionwillkick-offwithsomeamusingexamplesoffaultydata,followedbyabriefbackgroundonProactiveDisclosureandthestatisticsitcaptureswhilealsoprovidinganoverviewofthenewDataValidationexceltemplate.Oursessionwillconcludewithdepartmentalexamplesofhowdataisusedtoshowcaseitsimportanceandwidespreadvalue!Youwon’twanttomissit!Session15-VendorPerformanceManagementMatthew Sreter, Executive Director, Strategic Policy Development and IntegrationDirectoratJasonKnowles,StrategicAdvisor,ProcurementPolicy,VendorRelations,SharedServicesCanadaDuring this session, the Vendor Performance Management (VPM) Regime beingdeveloped by Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), in collaboration withclientdepartmentsandwithindustry,andpilotedbySharedServicesCanada(SSC)andPSPC,willbepresented.Theregimeisatransformativeinitiativethatwillresultingood

vendor performance being incentivizedwhile poor performancewill be appropriatelyaddressed.Duringthesession, informationonthedirectionoftheregime,toolsunderdevelopment,pilots,andnextstepswillbesharedwithparticipants.Session16-SecurityandControlledGoodsChristopher Douglas, Controlled Goods Program Coordinator, Security Branchdepartment,NationalResearchCouncilCanadaControlledgoodsoverview

• Whatarecontrolledgoods• Abriefhistory• Reasonsforsecurity

Canadianlegislations-explained

• DefenceProductionAct(DPA)• ControlledGoodsRegulation(CGR)• RegistrationwiththeControlledGoodsProgram

U.S.Regulations-explained

• ForeignMilitarySalesProgram(FMS)• DirectCommercialSales• InternationalTrafficInArmsRegulations(ITAR)• ExportAdministrationRegulations(EAR)

Procurementbestpractices

• Identification,Recordkeeping,Stocktaking,Disposalplansetc.

WednesdayJune5th,2019Session17-ProcuringfortheBorderServiceOfficerprogramatCBSANancyCleroux,SeniorContractingOfficer,StrategicProcurementDivision(SPD),FinanceandCorporateManagementBranch,CanadaBorderServicesAgencyAnik Devlin, Senior Contracting Officer, Strategic Procurement Division (SPD), FinanceandCorporateManagementBranch,CanadaBorderServicesAgencyStephaneBoyer,A/Manager,DetectorDogTrainingProgram,HumanResourcesBranch,CBSACollege,CanadaBorderServicesAgencyBorder services officers keep Canadians safe by stopping weapons, drugs andinadmissiblepeoplefromcomingintoCanada,whilemakinglegitimatetradeandtravelpossible.TheStrategicProcurementDivisionsupportstheBorderServiceOfficer(BSO)

program by procuring uniforms, detector dogs, arming and infrastructure,transportation,catering,cleaning,andavarietyofotherrequirements.Weprovideanoverviewoftheprogramanddemonstrateavarietyofgoodsthatweprocure,includingademonstrationbyoneofourBSOofficesandhis/herdetectiondog.Session 18 - Fly on the Wall; Real life procurement challenges observed byindependentfairnessmonitorsAnnie-Sylvie Desaulniers, Director, Fairness Monitoring and Business DisputeManagement,PublicServicesandProcurementCanadaMichelle MacDonald, Senior Analyst, Fairness Monitoring, Public Services andProcurementCanadaPSPC'sfairnessmonitoringprogramengagesthirdpartyindependentfairnessmonitorsto observe procurement activities and attest to the fairness, openness, andtransparencyoftheseprocurementactivities.Theprogramcompilestheobservationsofthefairnessmonitorsinordertocollectlessonslearnedanddisseminatebestpractices.Thepresenterswill first give anoverviewof the fairnessmonitoringprogramatPSPCand share scenarios drawn from recent observationsmade by the fairnessmonitors.Topics covered will include interactions with potential bidders, drafting solicitationdocuments,andevaluationprocedures.Session 19 - Procurement Policy Update and Human Resources (HR) StrategyInitiativesJessica Johnston, Director, Communities Management Office, Acquired Services andAssetsSector,OfficeoftheComptrollerGeneral,TreasuryBoardofCanadaSecretariatDanielle Aubin, Director, Strategic Policy, Procurement Policy, Acquired Services andAssetsSector,OfficeoftheComptrollerGeneral,TreasuryBoardofCanadaSecretariatOverview and update of the phased implementation of the changes to the TreasuryBoardpolicyinstrumentsfortheplanningandthemanagementofinvestments,withafocus on procurement. The new policy approach aims to put the right supportingconditions in place to deliver sound decision making throughout the investmentlifecycle. It emphasizes integration of both analytical lenses and expert perspectives.Thepolicybringscapacitybuildingtotheforefrontbymaking itanexplicitpartofthedutiesofseniordesignatedofficials.The Procurement HR Strategy is being implemented to help manage the federalprocurementworkforce inawaythat ismoreeffectiveandcoordinated.Thisstrategylinks to the broader vision for modernizing procurement and empowering thecommunity to deliver complex procurements to meet the government’s needs while

consideringsocio-economicimpacts.Informationwillbesharedonthecurrentandtheplannedinitiativesinsupportoftraining,recruiting,classifying,andleadership.Session20-SupplyChainManagementinGovernment-LessonsLearnedPart1Bronwynn Guymer, Senior Policy Analyst Materiel Management, Department ofNationalDefence,GovernmentofCanadaDennisCowling,DepartmentofNationalDefence,GovernmentofCanadaStephenIrwin,DepartmentofNationalDefence,GovernmentofCanadaDuring this interactive 55 minutes session we will explore some of the uniquedifferences for managing supply chains in Government organizations which includesexploring the necessary integration of finance, procurement, materiel management,operationsandreporting.Inaddition,somelessonslearnedandadvancementsfromtheDepartment of National Defence’s approaches to managing supply chains that areincreasinglyintegratedwithindustry.Session21-TBSubmissionsandyou!Anne Bilodeau, Policy Analyst, Office of the Comptroller General, Procurement PolicyDivision,TreasuryBoardofCanadaSecretariatHugoLalonde,Director,TreasuryBoardSecretariat,GovernmentOperationsThe development of a Treasury Board submission can be challenging and timeconsuming. That is why the Government Operations Sector and the Office of theComptrollerGeneralof theTreasuryBoardSecretariathave joinedforcestopresentaholistic perspective on Treasury Board contracting submissions. This interactivepresentation will provide a brief overview of the basic principles of contractingsubmissionswhile also sharing tips and tricks on drafting Treasury Board submissionsandcollaboratingwiththeTreasuryBoardSecretariat.TheparticipantswillbethenbeinvitedtoguidetheconversationbyaskingquestionsaboutsituationstheyhavefacedorarecurrentlyfacingwhendevelopingtheirTreasuryBoardsubmissions.Session22-DemystifyingIntellectualPropertyAhnThuVu,IntellectualPropertyManager,DirectorateMaterialPolicyandProcedures,DNDTheGovernmentofCanadausesIntellectualProperty(IP)onadailybasis.Yetattimesitremainsamysteryand isnotwellunderstood.Thiscanresult inoverlooking IPduringacquisition, or purchasing insufficient IP rights or IP rights that are irrelevant. ThispresentationwilldemystifyIPandprovidestipsandbestpracticesonhowtoidentifyIP,implement policy and select appropriate Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions

(SACC)forcontracts.ItwillalsoprovideaglanceattheGovernment’snewapproachtoIPmanagement.Session 23 - CORCAN - Incorporating social procurement while supporting offenderreintegrationJean-PhilippeBourgeois,AccountRepresentative,CorrectionalServiceofCanadaKellyHartle,A/ChiefExecutiveOfficer,CorrectionalServiceofCanadaCORCANisakeyrehabilitationprogramoftheCSC.Itcontributestosafecommunitiesby providing offenders with employment and employability skills training whileincarceratedinfederalpenitentiaries,andaftertheyarereleasedintothecommunity.This is done through on-the-job employment that focuses on our five business lines:Manufacturing, Textiles, Construction, Services and Agriculture. Third party certifiedvocationaltraining,apprenticeships,andsoftskillstrainingarealsoprovidedtoprovidethe offender with marketable skills for seeking community employment. CORCAN'sprogram supports the social policy and other key mandates of the Government ofCanadaincludingsupportingthereintegrationofoffendersintoourcommunities.The presentation will include an overview of the various types of products availablewhilehighlightingthebenefitsandeaseofacquiringfromCORCAN,aSpecialOperatingAgency (SOA) within the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC).By acquiring from CORCAN, departments contribute to social reinvestment, bycontributing to the offender employment and employability programwhile lesseningprocurementandadministrativetasks.PurchasingfromCORCANareatransferofgoodsandservicesbetweendepartments.Session24-SupplyChainManagementinGovernment-LessonsLearnedPart2Bronwynn Guymer, Senior Policy Analyst Materiel Management, Department ofNationalDefence,GovernmentofCanadaDennisCowling,DepartmentofNationalDefence,GovernmentofCanadaStephenIrwin,DepartmentofNationalDefence,GovernmentofCanadaDuring this interactive 55 minutes session we will explore some of the uniquedifferences for managing supply chains in Government organizations which includesexploring the necessary integration of finance, procurement, materiel management,operationsandreporting.Inaddition,somelessonslearnedandadvancementsfromtheDepartment of National Defence’s approaches to managing supply chains that areincreasinglyintegratedwithindustry.

Session25-RescueDogsRock!LifelessonswecanlearnfromrescuedogsAl Garlinski, Regional Trainer,WesternRegion, SchoolofProcurement,Public ServicesandProcurementCanadaIfyouenjoyedAl'spresentation from lastyearwith"8Rules2Rock4Life, thenyou'lllovethissession!Alshareshislessonslearnedaboutworkingwithrescuedogsandhowthepowerofresilienceiswithinourcapabilities.Resilienceisanimportantstrategytokeepus“grounded”withinthefastpacedworldofProcurement.Everyrescuestoryhasthe potential tomake you believe in the good in people right when you're ready toswearoffallhumanity.Hisstorieswillbringhopetoyourheart,ateartoyoureye,andinspire you to never give up in life. As a long distance runner and animal rescueadvocate,hewillmakethe linktothepowerofresilience intheworkplacebysharingsomeofhisrunningrescuestories.Session26-GovernmentofCanadaProcurementCommunityCompetenciesNaomiBambara,MPA,SeniorPolicyandProgramAnalyst,TreasuryBoardSecretariatWhatwouldhappeniftheProcurementCommunityusedtechnicalcompetenciesmorefrequentlyandsystematicallytoprovidestrategicadvicetoclientsinsuchacompetitiveworld? As procurement becomes increasingly complex and makes use of e-procurement, the procurement specialist of the future will leverage his/her time toanalyze data and trends, sense nuances, develop risk mitigation strategies, exploremultiple options, and develop strategic approaches to help clients deliver on theirmandate. Strengthening the procurement function will contribute to ensuring thegovernmentdeliversonitsprioritiesinsupportofbetterservicestoCanadians.Duringthis interactiveworkshop,procurementspecialistsandmanagerswillexplorehowthenewtechnicalcompetenciescanbe integrated intotheirday-to-daybusinessactivitiesas well as used for recruitment, performance management, talent management andprofessionaldevelopment.Session27-ThePast,thePresent...andintotheFuture!Jason Weatherbie, Senior Director, Networks, End Users and Cyber Security (NEUCS),ProcurementandVendorRelations,SharedServicesCanadaGary Cooper, Procurement Manager, Cyber Security, Procurement Vendor Relations,SharedServicesCanada,GovernmentofCanadaThispresentationwillfocusonelementsofhowSSCwascreatedandwhy.Itwilldiveintothesuccessesand"failures"ofthepast7years.Andlookaheadtowherewearegoing.ThepresentationwilllookatSSC'sprocurementfunctionsandhowtheyarebeingtransformedfrombeingan'administrativeburden,'toastrategicenablerofourclientscriticalbusinessfunctions.Inaddition,howSSCprocurementhascontinuallyevolvedtobetter meet the needs of clients, while staying true to Government of Canada

contractingregulationsandtheobjectivesofTreasuryBoardContractingpolicy.Topicsinclude a recap of the past fiscal year, delegation of authority, new procurementvehicles, increased vendor engagement, updates on current initiatives in progress,enhancementstoourexistingprocurementprocesses,infoonthenewinnovativeandagileprocurementprocessescurrentlyinuse,plusageneraldiscussiononthefutureofSSC.Session28-FleetRenewalattheCBSAAdam Clarke, Manager, Materiel Management, Strategic Procurement and MaterielManagement Division (SPMMD), Comptrollership Branch, Canada Border ServicesAgencyJesse Bar, Senior Fleet Coordinator, National Real Property and Accommodations,FinanceandCorporateManagementBranch(FCMB),CanadaBorderServicesAgencyIn 2018, the CBSA fleet management revolutionized the way it procured its vehiclesbeginningwiththecreationofadecisiontreethatidentifiedregionalrequirements,anorderformthatprovidedjustificationfortheserequirementsanddirectionsforuserstoidentifytheserequirementsonthePSPCvehicleprocurementportal.Thesuccessofthisfleet renewal depended heavily on regional consultation and participation and wasachievedthroughclearandopencommunicationchannels; it resulted inanextremelysuccessful2018-2019forthefleetteam.Session29-TheProcurementStrategyforAboriginalBusinessDolores Coelho, Sr. Program Officer, Economic and Business Opportunities Branch,Crown-IndigenousRelationsandNorthernAffairsTheProcurementStrategy forAboriginalBusiness is theGovernmentofCanadapolicyaimedat increasing Indigenousbusinesses, people and communities participating andbenefiting from federal government contracting. There are fourmechanisms used toimplement this Policy, namely, Mandatory Set-asides, Voluntary Set-asides, Joint-venturingandIndigenousParticipationComponents(IPCs).This presentation will focus primarily on Indigenous Participation Components (alsoknown as Aboriginal Participation Components or Indigenous Benefit Plans) and willprovide an overview of how they are generally structuredwithin contracts, reportingand auditing done by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada inrelationtoIPCsandrecentexamplesandsuccessesofIndigenousinclusion.

Session30-ProcurementforPublic-PrivatePartnershipsOlivier Caron,Manager,P3ProcurementDirectorate,PublicServicesandProcurementCanadaThe session will give a general introduction of P3s, how they can support theGovernmentofCanada'sobjectivesandobtaingoodvalueforthelong-termdeliveryofa project. The differences in the P3 procurement process will be explained, withexamplesfromtheGatineau2Project.Session31-MentorshipprogramCarolynLandrySession32-GCMil-DivestingSurplusControlledGoodsandSensitiveAssetsJosee Doucet, Manager, CGMil (CGSurplus), Receiver General and Pensions Branch,PublicServicesandProcurementCanada,GovernmentofCanadaChistopher Murphy, Team Lead, GCMil (GCSurplus), Public Services and ProcurementCanadaDid you know that GCSurplus providesmultinationalmarketing and selling of surpluscontrolledassetstoauthorisedforeigngovernments,OriginalEquipmentManufacturersand authorized representatives and industry through the GCMil section? Join us andlearnaboutourrestrictedwebsiteandhowwecanhelpyoudivestofsurpluscontrolledgoods.

ThursdayJune6th,2019Plenary-GreeningGovernmentNickXenos,ExecutiveDirector,TreasuryBoardofCanadaSecretariatAtthissessionNickXenoswilltalkaboutthegreenprocurementgoalsintheGreeningGovernmentStrategy.Learnhowpublicprocurementpractitionerscancontributetothetransitiontoalow-carboneconomy.HewillalsodiscussthenewGovernmentofCanadaactionsonplasticwasteinfederaloperations,andwillaskforfeedbackonhowtopurchasesustainableplastic.

Seminar1-AgileProcurementLevent Ozmutlu, Senior Director, Innovation Procurement Directorate, Public ServicesandProcurementCanadaJonathan Vinet, Manager, Innovation Procurement Directorate, Public Services andProcurementCanadaPublic Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is experimenting with approachesbetter suited to today’s fast-moving digital environment: agile and challenged-basedprocurements. Agile procurement encourages more effective collaboration withpartners.Itinvolvesexperimentingtogethertoensurewe’reagoodmatchforsuccess.Beingagilemeansapproachingprojectswithsmallstepsatafastpace,whileassessingandaddressingchallengesalongtheway.Throughthisprocess, industry issolicitedtorespondtogovernment’schallengesthroughanopen,fairandtransparentcompetitiveprocess thatdoesn’t relyon long, complicated specificationsandallowscompanies toprovidealternativesolutionsthatcouldservegovernmentbetter.Findoutmoreaboutagileprocurementandhowitcouldenhancevalueinyourprocurementprocesses.Seminar 2 - ProcurementReview LitigationBefore theCanadian International TradeTribunalRoy Chamoun, Legal counsel,Department of justice, Legal Services - PWGSCand SSC,CentreofExpertiseinProcurementLawNick Howard, Counsel, Department of Justice, PSPC & SSC Legal Service, Centre ofExpertiseinProcurementLawEngagewithDepartmentofJusticecounselwhorepresentstheFederalGovernmentinall procurement review litigation before the CITT. Explore fundamental principles ofFederal Government procurement under the Trade Agreements and procurementreviewlitigationbeforetheCITT.LearnaboutthelatesttrendsintheCITTjurisprudenceinprocurementlitigationcasesandbestprocurementpractices.Seminar3-WritinginPlainLanguagePart1MoiraWhite,PerformanceManagementConsultantsPlain language techniquesmake yourwritten communications clear— and they helpthe audience easily understand your intendedmessage. TheGovernmentof Canada’scommunicationspolicy states, “An institution’s duty to inform thepublic includes theobligation to communicate effectively... To ensure clarity and consistency ofinformation, plain language and proper grammarmust be used in all communicationwiththepublic.”This workshopwill provide youwith skills needed to communicate clearly, concisely,coherently,andcorrectly.Youwilllearnhowtogeareachpieceofcommunicationtoitsintendedaudience,alwayskeepingtheneedsoftheaudienceinmind.

Seminar4-MaterialManagersForumSeminar5-TheElectronicProcurementSolution(EPS)ProjectEmilioFranco,SeniorDirector,ProcurementBusinessModernization,PublicServicesandProcurementCanadaThis presentation will demonstrate the ways in which the Electronic ProcurementSolution (EPS) will modernize the Government of Canada’s procurement operations,whichhasbroadimplicationsforadvancingCanada’ssocioeconomicobjectives.)Seminar6-TipsformanagingemployeesinaconstantlyevolvingworkplaceMarc-AndréMassie,Director,Managers’CommunityNetworkParticipantswill leavewithagreaterunderstandingofhowtheycan lead, inspireandinitiatemeaningfulconversationswiththeirteams,inordertohelpthemcontributetotodayandtomorrow’sorganizationalchanges.Seminar7-WritinginPlainLanguagePart2MoiraWhite,PerformanceManagementConsultantsPlain language techniquesmake yourwritten communications clear— and they helpthe audience easily understand your intendedmessage. TheGovernmentof Canada’scommunicationspolicy states, “An institution’s duty to inform thepublic includes theobligation to communicate effectively... To ensure clarity and consistency ofinformation, plain language and proper grammarmust be used in all communicationwiththepublic.”This workshopwill provide youwith skills needed to communicate clearly, concisely,coherently,andcorrectly.Youwilllearnhowtogeareachpieceofcommunicationtoitsintendedaudience,alwayskeepingtheneedsoftheaudienceinmind.Seminar8-NewMethodsofSupply:ArtificialIntelligence&InnovationHubsSyed Hassan, Manager, Public Services and Procurement Canada – InnovationProcurementDirectorateJonathan Vinet, Manager, Public Services and Procurement Canada – InnovationProcurementDirectorateComeandlearnabouttwonewinnovativeprocurementvehiclesatPublicServicesandProcurement Canada (PSPC) related to Artificial Intelligence and to Innovation Hubs.With the rapid advancement in Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Government of Canada(GC) recognizes both the need and opportunity to create an innovative method of

procurement for AI products, services and solutions. PSPC issued an AI prequalifiedSupplier Source List in January 2019. Come learn more about this innovativeprocurementtool,including:WhattheAIsourcelistcanbeusedfor;HowtousetheAIsourcelist;andHowthesupportingPSPCguidancetoolscanassistyouoryourclients.PSPC is also designing a procurement vehicle with Innovation Hubs to facilitate theacquisition of innovative goods and services. Innovation Hubs are key players inCanada’s innovation ecosystem and provide services to help SMEs and innovatorsflourish. Government departments are keen to develop better relationships withinnovationhubsastheirmemberscreateinnovative,andcuttingedgetechnologiesandhouseentrepreneurswhocanprovideinnovativesolutionstothemanychallengestheGCistryingtoresolve.Comehearwhatwehavelearnedduringourengagementswithinnovationhubstakeholders,and findoutmoreaboutwhatweareaimingtoachievewiththisexcitingnewprocurementtool!