Thank you for sharing your thoughts on how you perceive the government investing in outsourcing.
Our government is really committed to providing high-quality services to Canadians. At the same time, we want to ensure the best value for taxpayers. That's why contracts are issued in a fair way in accordance with the Treasury Board policies that we have.
The procurement of professional services is used to complement the work of Canada's professional public service by meeting unexpected fluctuations in workload and to acquire special expertise. The response to health care needs in remote northern communities is a good example.
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