Public Service and Procurement Canada is really the contracting specialist of the government. It typically plays an important role in ensuring that departments follow policies and best practices in contracting. That being said, every department and agency typically has its own procurement branch that would also ensure that specific policies within the agency or department are followed. It would usually be that intermediary between the business owners—those looking to contract out or do something in the department and agency—and Public Service and Procurement Canada.
It's another layer of ensuring that policies and procedures are followed, that the government achieves best value for money. Many of the things we would normally see done by the public service would be done. That's why the two procurement arms play a key role.
It's an important, key control in ensuring that a procurement is well done and well documented in the public service.