Selling to the Government

The Government of Canada is one of the largest public buyers of goods and services in Canada, purchasing approximately $16.05 billion worth every year on behalf of federal departments and agencies.

As the government’s main buyer of goods and services (including construction), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) plays a key role by helping federal departments and agencies define their requirements or scope of work, and obtain what they need at the best value.

There are 5 steps you need to complete to start doing business with the Government of Canada:

Step 1:   Understand the Process and What the Government Buys
Step 2:   Register as a Supplier by Registering Your Business
Step 3:   Promote Yourself
Step 4:   Find Opportunities
Step 5:   Bid on Opportunities

Additional information and details are available online:

The Ontario Government

Ministry of Government Services
www.doingbusiness.mgs.gov.on.ca

The Government of Canada
OSME: Office of Small and Medium Enterprises
www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/ontario/osme.