The Canadian Collaborative Procurement Initiative (CCPI) is an approach the Government of Canada has adopted to make some of its procurement instruments available for use by provinces, territories and members of the broader public sector including colleges and institutes.  During 2018-2019, CCPI participants purchased $4.5 million in goods through this initiative. Participation in the CCPI therefore carries a number of benefits including: creating...

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented challenges in a number of areas related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The pandemic is more than just a global health crisis that affects SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, its impact is far-reaching. Because of this, we now have the opportunity to rebuild a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable future, post-pandemic. To accomplish this, we urgently need to work...