AFM131 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Government Procurement
26 Jun 2018
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The provinces favour those companies within their boundaries and have even set up trade
barriers between provinces.
Government insist that a certain minimum portion be manufactured in Canada when advanced
technology items are obtained from foreign companies.
Government procurement is a demanding bidding process that is strictly regulated
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Industry Canada
Business programs to help small businesses get started are part of a larger one, called Canada
Business Network that involves setting up Set up Canada Business service centres in every
province and territory.
These centres are operated jointly with provincial governments and certain local organizations.
The National Research Council (NRC) is a federal agency that began in 1916
It reports to Parliament through Industry Canada and its vision is to be the most effective
research and development organization in the world.
Foreign affairs and international trade Canada
Assist companies in their exporting and foreign investment activities.
Role of the Canadian government- some final thoughts
Some people believe that the best way to protect the Canadian economy is for the federal
government to reverse its current direction of privatization.
It should develop a long term industrial policy of leadership and an active role in shaping the
future of the economy instead of withdrawing from the economy.
An industrial policy is a comprehensive, coordinated government plan to guide and revitalize
the economy.
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The provinces favour those companies within their boundaries and have even set up trade barriers between provinces. Government insist that a certain minimum portion be manufactured in canada when advanced technology items are obtained from foreign companies. Government procurement is a demanding bidding process that is strictly regulated. Business programs to help small businesses get started are part of a larger one, called canada. Business network that involves setting up set up canada business service centres in every province and territory. These centres are operated jointly with provincial governments and certain local organizations. The national research council (nrc) is a federal agency that began in 1916. It reports to parliament through industry canada and its vision is to be the most effective research and development organization in the world. Assist companies in their exporting and foreign investment activities. Role of the canadian government- some final thoughts.
