# Canada's Ombud Calls for Procurement Results

Canada’s Office of the Procurement Ombud (OPO) reported 851 procurement-related cases in 2025–26, a 27% increase year over year, and 16 requests for alternative dispute resolution. Its annual report, “Time for Results,” identifies barriers to bidding, difficult-to-use procurement systems, inconsistent evaluation and contract administration, and limited complaint recourse for Indigenous suppliers. The report calls for measurable implementation and stronger oversight, particularly in Indigenous and defence procurement. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) says suppliers will receive at least 90 days’ notice before Vendor Performance Management scores affect future bid evaluations; OPO also reported receiving roughly one-quarter of its requested permanent funding increase beginning in 2026–27.

- Suppliers can use OPO’s complaint and dispute-resolution services when procurement concerns arise, and should retain clear bid documentation and contract-performance records.
- Companies bidding on federal work should account for the Vendor Performance Management program, including its expansion to goods and services contracts; PSPC says at least 90 days’ notice will precede the use of scores in future evaluations.
- The report’s findings point to procurement-process risks involving bid access, evaluation consistency, and contract administration, with particular relevance to Indigenous suppliers and defence contractors.
- OPO’s rising caseload and partial funding increase are relevant to suppliers relying on the office for procurement oversight and dispute resolution.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 08, 2026

### Government Entities
- Office of the Procurement Ombud (OPO)
- Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
- Department of National Defence (DND)
- Government of Canada

### Key Quotes
> Federal procurement doesn’t need more studies or promises,  it needs results. This year’s report makes clear that progress is possible when there is focus and leadership, but foundational gaps remain, especially in Indigenous procurement and defence procurement. My Office will continue to push for credible governance, disciplined implementation, and the safeguards necessary to deliver the outcomes Canadians expect.
> — Alexander Jeglic, Federal Procurement Ombud

### Sources
- [Canada's federal procurement watchdog says government needs results — not more studies https://t.co/9zA9aq82wx](https://x.com/UncoverTheNews/status/2107999260574711967) - twitter-fed-procurement
- [Federal procurement is no longer short of studies, strategies or commitments. What matters now are results.

@OPO_Canada has released the 2025-26 Annual Report, “Time for Results.”

📘Read the report: https://t.co/2tdLTPZLDC https://t.co/HCC6ThQedM](https://x.com/OPO_Canada/status/2107887566552752484) - twitter-fed-procurement