Gord Johns at the Government Operations and Estimates Committee

On February 8th, 2022. See this statement in context.

February 8th, 2022 / 4:40 p.m.

NDP

Gord Johns NDP Courtenay—Alberni, BC

Thank you, Mr. Jeglic and Mr. Rabinovitch, for being here.

The annual report reaffirms the office's commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in federal procurement. You touched a little on it.

Can you talk about some of the key barriers to diverse suppliers—indigenous, Black and other diverse suppliers—wishing to do business with the federal government?

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