cipmm staying in touch newsletter (sping 2009)

SPRING 2009 PRINTEMPS 2009

20th Anniversary of the Annual Materiel Management National WorkshopMONTREAL, QUEBEC

20e anniversaire de l’Atelier national annuel de la gestion du matériel!MONTRÉAL (QUÉBEC)

The MMI is now the Canadian Institute for Procurement andMateriel Management Inc. (CIPMM). As the organization of choicefor all information sharing and professional development in publicsector purchasing, contracting, inventory/asset, warehousing and

supply management, we are excited that our new name emphasizesour expanded focus to reach out to procurement officers and

management specialists within the government.

The Board and National Office remain committed to delivering the same services and specialized quality training as well as

the latest news in this vital industry.

Over the coming months additional information about transitioning from the MMI to the CIPMM will be published in the Staying in

Touch magazine, via e-mail updates, and web site postings.

If you have questions or concerns please contact Sue Ryan at the CIPMM National Office, [email protected].

MMI NAME CHANGEWE CHANGED OUR NAME, BUT NOT OUR MISSION!

Canadian Institutefor Procurement

and MaterielManagement

Institut canadien d’approvisionnement et de gestion du materiel

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L’IGM s’appelle maintenant l’Institut canadien d’approvisionnementet de gestion du matériel, Inc. (l’ICAGM) puisque nous sommes l’organisation de premier plan du partage de l’information, du

perfectionnement professionnel d’achats, d’appels d’offres, de lavaleur des inventaires, de l’entreposage et de la gestion de

l’approvisionnement. Nous sommes fiers que notre nouveau nommette davantage l’accent sur nos efforts de rejoindre l’ensemble desagents d’approvisionnements et des experts en gestion au sein du

gouvernement fédéral.

Le conseil d’administration et le Bureau national poursuivent leurengagement d’offrir les mêmes services et la formation spécialiséehors-pair tout en offrant les dernières nouvelles qui concernent ce

secteur d’activité important.

Au cours des prochains mois nous publierons, par l’entremise denotre bulletin Gardons le Contact, par envoi de courriels et par

entrées sur notre site Web, toute l’information récente portant surla période de transition de l’IGM au nom actuel de l’ICAGM.

Si vous avez des questions ou des commentaires, veuillez communiquer avec Sue Ryan au Bureau national à l’adresse

suivante : [email protected].

CHANGEMENT DENOM DE L’IGM

NOTRE NOM A CHANGÉ MAIS NOTRE MISSION DEMEURE LA MÊME!




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C A N A D I A N I N S T I T U T E F O R P R O C U R E M E N T A N D M AT E R I E L M A N A G E M E N T • W W W. C I P M M - I C A G M . C A 1

IN THIS ISSUE...FEATURES20th Anniversary of the Annual Materiel Management National Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Looking Ahead and Celebrating the Past . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

20th Annual Materiel Management National Workshop: Participation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Montreal – An Educational Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Update on the Institute’s Chapters and Morning Briefings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

New Dollars to $ense Energy Efficiency Financing Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Strengthening the Confidence of Canadians in Public Procurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

The Procurement, Materiel Management and Real Property Community Management Office Working for You! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Procurement, Materiel Management and Real Property (PMMRP) Required Training Online Courses . . . . . . . 10

Canadian Forces get new weapon against roadside bombs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Need stuff? Just click . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Bid-Rigging: Steps to Detection and Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . 14

ecoENERGY Retrofit Incentive for Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

A Green Idea You Can Buy Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

REGULARSA Word from the President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

CIPMM Awards – Call for Nominations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Meet your CIPMM Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

RSVP: Your Letters and Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENTThe Institute has been running in high mode over the past several weeks.

One of the highlights in 2009, while we celebrate our 20th anniversary, will be the formal unveiling of our new name that has now been officially approved by the Board of Directors and Industry Canada. We will be known in future as theCanadian Institute for Procurement and Materiel Management (CIPMM).While “procurement” has always been part of our mandate, incorporating procurement in our name will hopefully be more inclusive for the many public servants who are involved in the acquisition of goods, services and constructionbut who do not readily identify with the materiel management community. We hope to attract a broader interest base to our activities that provide so much useful information and guidance to both the acquisition and asset management officials in government.

In late November and early December, the CIPMM held Regional Workshops inHalifax and Vancouver. The format of the one-day training, followed by the two-dayWorkshops, were met with enthusiasm and well attended in both of the regions.Several captivating presentations were delivered that included a representative fromThe Office of the Ombudsman, initiatives from PWGSC, the Certification Program,and Comprehensive Land Claims, to name a few.

As a result of these Regional Workshops, a new Chapter of the CIPMM was established for British Columbia and efforts are underway to launch a Chapter in the Maritimes.

As President, I was privileged to inaugurate the first morning briefing session of the BC Chapter on January 27, 2009. The next day I traveled to Manitoba to attend another morning briefing session. At this session, Martin Desnoyers from the Canadian General Standards Board presented Bruce Mazur, from the CanadianGrain Commission, with his certificate as a Certified Federal Specialist inProcurement, Level 1.

A very dedicated and active committee has spent much time on the organizationand program content for the 2009 National Workshop being held in Montreal during the week of May 11, 2009. We are moving the National Workshop this year and in 2010 to Montreal because our traditional location at the OttawaCongress Centre is closed while a newer and bigger facility is being constructed.Moving our primary event from Ottawa to Montreal was decided after much consideration. There were no locations large enough in Ottawa to handle our anticipated attendance.

The National Workshop is only one month away and the Program Committee isworking very hard to produce an exciting and educational program. Please visit ourweb site, www.cipmm-icagm.ca to keep informed on the progress of the final program. We hope to see you all in Montreal in May!

R.J. (Bob) KellyPresident Canadian Institute for Procurement and Materiel Management

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S T A Y I N G I N T O U C H • S P R I N G 2 0 0 92

The Canadian Institute for Procurement and Materiel Management(CIPMM) (formerly MMI) is proudly looking forward to celebrating20 years of success in representing the dynamic collaboration offunctional specialists within procurement and materiel managementcommunities within the federal public service. Join us this May inMontreal to reminisce over the last 20 years and look forward tomany more National Workshops.

MMNW 2009 will provide you with innovative methods and toolsthat will enhance your awareness and creativity. The Workshop provides an opportunity to learn, exchange information and net-work with your colleagues and prepare you for the increasing challenges facing our community.

This year’s Workshop features three days of an unprecedented number of professional development training courses covering awide array of topics. An exciting opening keynote discussion withthe Honourable John Gomery and Mr. Shahid Minto will kick off theWorkshop followed by a full program of presentations on what’snew and innovative in our community.

The Workshop also includes a choice of exciting site tours of local facilities and a Tradeshow component, showcasing programs, products and innovations available to assist in your day-to-day operations.

In celebration of the support that the Workshop has received overthe last two decades, special recognition of past host departmentswill be incorporated into the program. These departments will also participate in the Tradeshow so be sure to visit their exhibitbooths and recognize the leadership that they have demonstrated in the community.

Register early to ensure you don’t miss out on this great opportunityand an event 20 years in the making!

Go to www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/mmnw/2009/index.shtmlfor Workshop details

JOIN US IN CELEBRATING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MATERIELMANAGEMENT NATIONAL WORKSHOP!Le Centre Sheraton Montreal HotelMay 11 - 15, 2009

From its humble beginning in 1989, attracting 160 delegates, to its 500+ participation in the new millennium, the Materiel Management NationalWorkshop (MMNW) strives to provide members of the procurement and materiel management communitywith timely and comprehensive information in order toassist them in managing their day-to-day responsibilitiesand serve their clients to the best of their abilities.

In celebration of 20 successful years, the NationalWorkshop is moving from the National Capital Regionand is being hosted in the historic city of Montreal,Quebec. The National Workshop is taking place at Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel. Nestled on the banks of the St. Lawrence Seaway, Montreal offers delegates a glimpse into Canada’s rich French heritagesimply by strolling down the cobbled streets of OldMontreal. Visitors can also see the future…the future offashion that is! Saint Catherine Street is known nationallyas one of “the” places to shop. From sunup to sundown,and any time in between, Montreal offers guests andlocals alike experiences to build their futures on.

2009 MARKS THE20th ANNIVERSARY

OF THE MATERIELMANAGEMENT

NATIONAL WORKSHOP

LOOKING AHEAD AND CELEBRATING THE PAST

Le Centre SheratonMontreal Hotel

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How can you participate?

1. Attend as a delegate and take advantage of five days worth of training,breakout sessions, keynote speakers and networking events. Visit ourwebsite, www.cipmm-icagm.ca, for registration and program details.

2. Support the Workshop by becoming an event partner. Show your competitors that supporting professional development opportunities is at the top of your priority list! Contact Robin Baldwin, 613.725.0980 [email protected], to find out how you can get the best visibility for your partnership.

3. Participate as an exhibitor and have face-to-face time with purchasingdecision-makers. Take the time to review the demographic informationfrom the 2008 Materiel Management National Workshop and start planning your sales pitches now!

4. Not sure how you think your organization should get involved? Give us a call and we will provide you with any additional information that you need to ensure proper participation.

NETWORK WITH YOUR REGIONAL COUNTERPARTS!2008 MMNW DELEGATE REGISTRATIONBY PROVINCE.

SHARE INFORMATION AND LEARN FROM

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE!Organizational participation as 2008 delegates,

event partners and exhibitors.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Ahearn & Soper Inc., Akina,

altis Specialized Professional Resources, Aon Corporation, A-R Business Machines Inc., ARI Financial Services, Inc.,

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, BMO Financial Group, Canada Border Services Agency, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation,

Canada Revenue Agency, Canada School of Public Service, Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, Canadian Coast Guard,

Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Canadian Grain Commission, Canadian Heritage, Canadian Institute of Health Research,

Canadian International Development Agency, Canadian Nuclear Safety CoMMIssion, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Colt Canada,

Communications Security Establishment Canada, Correctional Services Canada, Courts Administration Service, CRD Distribution Inc.,

Defence Construction Canada, Defence Research and Development Canada, Department of Fisheries and Oceans,

Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Department of National Defence, EagleSpirit Marketing Inc., Elections Canada,

Envirolaser Technologies Ltd., Environment Canada, Federal Judicial Affairs, Finance Canada, Grand & Toy, Health Canada,

Human Resources and Social Development Canada, Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada,

Industry Canada, Infrastructure Canada, Justice Canada, Library and Archives Canada, Library of Parliament, Lyreco, Mohawk Office Supplies,

National Energy Board, National Research Council of Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Canada,

Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages, Office of the Procurement Ombudsman, Office of the Secretary to the Governor General,

Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada, Parks Canada Agency, Paystation Inc., Perfocus Management Inc.,

Pitney Bowes Canada, Privy Council Office, Public Health Agency of Canada, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada,

Public Service Labour Relations Board, Public Works and Government Services Canada, RFP Solutions, Royal Canadian Mounted Police,

Sage Data Solutions Inc., SECURIT Information Security, Senate of Canada, Service Canada, Steelcase Canada Ltd.,

Sterling Marking Products Inc., The Retirement Planning Institute, Totem Offisource Inc., Transport Canada,

Transportation Safety Board of Canada, Treasury Board of Canada, Secretariat, Veterans Affairs Canada.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

FOR THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MATERIEL MANAGEMENT

NATIONAL WORKSHOP BEING HELD MAY 11-15, 2009 IN MONTREAL!



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I am excited to tell you that CIPMM is offering an expanded menu of training options at the 20th Anniversary National Workshop this year in Montreal. We have included additional training after the Workshop. Whether you are fairly new to the field or a seasoned professional, you will find a professional development opportunity designed to help you meet the challenging demands you are confronting on a daily basis. We inviteyou to ‘mix and match’ to custom build the training experience that’s just right for you.

Come and spend the week with us in Montreal, recharge your batteries, sharpen your saw, and make new friends.

Our Workshop organizing committee has worked hard to bring you an event that focuses on how to achieve an effective life cycle assetmanagement within the federal public service. Related topics reflect the spirit of working together as a community in providing exceptionalvalue to Canada through our diverse services, initiatives, and our tireless commitment to fulfilling program objectives through efficient,and fiscally-sound materiel management practices that satisfy legislativeand broader public issues. This Workshop is designed to help us deliverbest value to Canadians by being the best value investment in educating our community.

So what are the options you can choose from?

1. You could attend the 20th Anniversary National Workshop[www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/mmnw/2009/index.shtml] May 12 and13 to hear from a broad range of speakers on topics designed tokeep you “au courant” in your field. Our Keynote discussion iswith the Honourable John Gomery, Commissioner of theSponsorship Enquiry and Mr. Shahid Minto, ProcurementOmbudsman, Office of the Procurement Ombudsman.

2. You could sign up for the “Contract Management” [www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/mmnw/2009/pre-post-training.shtml],May 11 in either French or English. Why not combine that with topics of bid rigging, fraud and abuse at the workshop[www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/mmnw/2009/index.shtml] May 12 and 13 for three days focused on awareness and prevention.

3. You could choose to attend the Workshop [www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/mmnw/2009/index.shtml] May 12 and 13 then catch the required training course for functional specialists in materiel management on May 11, 14, and 15. This course, “Introduction to Materiel Management”[www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/mmnw/2009/pre-post-training.shtml] is also listed as a training requirement for certification of MM specialists. It will only be offered in English at this time.

4. Take the Fundamentals 2 course, “Legal and Policy Environment for Procurement, Materiel Management and Real Property”[www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/mmnw/2009/pre-post-training.shtml] in either French or English, May 14 and 15. Combine that with the Workshop [www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/mmnw/2009/index.shtml] May 12 and 13. Go one step further and sign up for the “Contract Management” [www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/mmnw/2009/pre-post-training.shtml], May 11 in either French or English. Both of these courses are listed as mandatory for employees pursuing accreditation as either a “Certified Federal Specialist inProcurement” or a “Certified Federal Specialist in MaterielManagement”.

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5. If you are a seasoned professional, you could combine the Workshop [www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/mmnw/2009/index.shtml]with the “Contract Management” [www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/mmnw/2009/pre-post-training.shtml] on May 11 and the “RiskManagement in Public Contracting” [www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/mmnw/2009/pre-post-training.shtml] May 14 and 15. Our presenter for Risk Management in Public Contracting is Bill Davison. He just completed his Masters in Acquisition andContract Management from Florida Tech where his researchfocused on the consequence of contract administration problems.

Bill Davison will incorporate the results of his research presented to theInternational Public Procurement Research Conference in Amsterdamlast year into his presentation. Bill is the Purchasing Director of StearnsCounty, Minnesota and the co-author of the NIGP textbook “ContractAdministration”. Unfortunately, this course will only be available inEnglish.

You can have fun creating your own itinerary by mixing and matchingtraining and presentations to make a combination that will most benefityou. Check out the course outlines by clicking on the hyperlinks providedif you want to know the training objectives and target audience. If you have trouble choosing, give me a call at 613.984.5064 and I’ll do my best to help you.

This is the first time we are offering a course that is part of the NIGP’s (National Institute of Governmental Purchasers) new AdvancedLEAP Curriculum (Leadership in Education to Advance Procurement).The course covers the basic concepts, theories and processes of publicprocurement and materiel management that are applicable across alllevels of the public sector in Canada, the US, and other countries. We look forward to offering more of their courses in the near futuredealing with a range of topics such as Contracting for Public SectorServices, Capital Acquisitions, Warehousing and InventoryManagement, and Logistics.

The Board of Directors and the Workshop organizing committee lookforward to seeing you in Montreal. Come and celebrate 20 years ofservice to the Federal Procurement and Materiel ManagementCommunity with us!

Élène Fromanger, CPPO, CPPBChair, Professional Development







The Canadian Institute forProcurement and Materiel

Management (formerly the MMI),Awards Program recognizes exemplary contributions by

individuals and teams involved inthe field of materiel management,

procurement and supply chain management. The purpose of theseawards is to provide an opportunityto recognize contributions by peers

and colleagues and to raise the profile of the procurement andmateriel management function.

Nominating a colleague or team forone of the Institute’s prestigiousawards demonstrates the value,

importance and professionalism ofthe materiel management function.

SUBMIT AN OUTSTANDING

COLLEAGUE OR TEAM FOR

AN AWARD!

• have contributed to general environmentalawareness inside and/or outside of his/herorganization; and,

• have demonstrated cost-effectiveness inimplementing sound environmental practices.

The individual to be recognized for The AmbroseChurko Citizen Award will be someone from theprocurement and materiel management communitywithin the federal government who has also dedi-cated significant time and energy to the residentialcommunity, fostering a strong, vibrant environmentin which to live. The candidate’s activities must:

• indicate knowledge in one or more procurement or materiel management function;

• demonstrate significant fundraising activitiesfor a charitable cause or devotion to thecommunity in a particular way; and,

• result in a specific outcome that benefits an individual, a small group of people or the community as a whole.

Visit our website, www.cipmm-icagm.ca, for more information on the award categories and criteria, aswell as submission requirements and past winners.Submissions have already started to come in, soplease send yours today!

Deadline for 2009 submissions is April 27.

THE 2008 WINNERS

ABORIGINAL CONSIDERATIONS IN PROCUREMENT DEVELOPMENT

Team Members:Patricia Thompson, Dennis Brunner, Carole St-Jean

Veronica Nazareth, Allen Frost, Sylvie MoquinDavid Snowdon, Micheline Brunette, Mary McKay, Bill Gale, Linda Scott

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Team Members:Colleen PostMicheline Brunette

CRTC’S DO NOT CALL LIST RFP

Team Members:Nancy Webster ColeBob Noakes

RECOGNITION AWARD – TEAM

The CIPMM is now accepting Recognition Awardnominations for presentation at the Institute’s 2009 National Workshop. The Recognition Awardnominees must meet the following criteria for bothIndividual and Team nominations:

• demonstrate exceptional achievement of program objectives;

• result in significant financial, human resource,or materiel savings or profit;

• serve the public; or,

• be innovative.

In addition to the Institute’s Recognition Awards,we are also accepting nominations forEnvironmental Recognition Awards and TheAmbrose Churko Citizen Award. These awards areto be presented at the National Workshop as well.

To qualify for an Environmental Recognition Award,for both Team and Individual, nominees must:

• have exceeded the requirements of all applicable federal, provincial and municipalenvironmental laws and/or regulations now in effect;

• have initiated innovative actions or practicesto reduce environmental impact in a measurable way;



Two new Chapters have been introduced in 2009! The OntarioChapter and the British Columbia (BC) Chapter have formed andalready held their first successful Morning Briefing.

Announcements on upcoming Morning Briefings are sent viaemail with schedule and presentation details. If you wish to be added to the CIPMM distribution list, please contact Sue Ryan at [email protected] and check our website,www.cipmm-icagm.ca regularly for updates on our ProfessionalDevelopment and Training opportunities.

UPDATE ON THE INSTITUTE’S CHAPTERS

AND MORNING BRIEFINGS

THE BC CHAPTER

After receiving a call letter for Chapters to expand regionally, Zena Kwan, Manager, Regional Procurement and Contracting atHealth Canada in BC decided that it was the perfect opportunity to bring together different sectors in the procurement and materiel management world, open up the communication flow and benefitthe entire community.

The first BC Chapter Morning Briefing was held January 27, 2009.The turnout was excellent despite the snowfall in beautiful BC. Therewere participants from the private sector as well as representationfrom 14 government departments.

Bob Kelly, CIPMM President, was the guest speaker who officiallyopened the session with an overview of the Institute and discussedthe current contracting activities within the industry.

Future presentations will include updates from PWGSC (2010Olympics, Crown Assets) and other topics of interest for the procurement and materiel management community. The feedbackwas very positive and we are all looking forward to the next BCChapter Morning Briefing in April 2009!

THE ON CHAPTER

The Ontario Chapter held its first Morning Briefing on February 4, 2009 with the Procurement Ombudsman presenting “Strengthening the Confidence of Canadiansin Public Procurement”. Mr. Shahid Minto has madegreat efforts and has had much success in exposing hisnew role and informing each Region across Canada onhis role.

The ON Chapter will hold quarterly Morning Briefings in2009 with each session discussing current topics relatingto the procurement industry that will prove valuable inyour career development.




THE MB CHAPTER

The Manitoba Chapter has been busy as well! On September 30,2008 the MB Chapter held a Morning Briefing with Mr. ShahidMinto, Procurement Ombudsman on “Strengthening the Con -fidence of Canadians in Public Procurement.” You can read moreabout that session on the next page. The first 2009 MB ChapterMorning Briefing was held on January 28 with President BobKelly speaking on the Institute and contracting.

The MB Chapter plans to hold sessions in April, September andNovember 2009. Stay tuned and visit

www.mmi-igm.ca/en/chapters/manitoba/2009_morning_briefings/index.shtml.

for more information. If anyone is interested in being a part of the planning committee, please contact Elaine Ford at 204.983.4522.

Interested in getting involved? Put your province on the CIPMM map!

The CIPMM is always ready to welcome provincial representatives to bridge the gap between members of theprocurement and materiel management community in the regions and the National Office in Ottawa.

Chapter Chairs will be a regional source of information and expertise, feeding information on local activities,training opportunities and new initiatives to the National Office for disbursement to the rest of the country.

Chapters will also be a National news generator by playing host to local events and training sessions. By coordinating local Morning Briefings, Chapters can offer information and training sessions to members ofthe community who may not have the liberty of traveling to the National or Regional Workshops.

For further details or to submit a notice of interest, please contact Sue Ryan at the National Office at 613.725.0980, or via email at: [email protected].

UPDATE ON THE INSTITUTE’S CHAPTERS

AND MORNING BRIEFINGS...CONTINUED

THE NCR CHAPTER

The NCR Chapter has planned quarterly Morning Briefings for 2009. The first session was held January 14 on “The Merit of Task Based IT Professional Services”. Sylvain Cardinal, Senior Director ofInformatics and Telecommunications Systems at PWGSC began thesession, followed by Vincent Robitaille and Melissa Thompson, bothfrom the Public Health Agency of Canada. They shared their experi-ences on using PWGSC’s newest methods of supply – TBIPS andSBIPS. To download the presentations, please visit:

www.cipmm-icagm.ca/en/chapters/ncr/2009_morning_briefings/index.shtml.

The next three Morning Briefings to be presented in 2009 for the NCR Chapter are:

1. April 14 – “The New Temporary Help Service” – What are the differences between the old and the new THS process?

2. June 10 – “Court of Indiscretion: Fairness and Equity in aWorld without Empire Penguins” This play was presented at MMNW 2008 and created a great buzz. This session isanticipated to be very popular!

3. October – “CLCA reporting”.

Martin Desnoyers, Manager, Canadian General Standards Board presenting Bruce Mazur with his certificate as a Certified FederalSpecialist in Procurement – Level I.

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In September 2007, Mr. Shahid Minto was appointedas Procurement Ombudsman Designate – he is nowofficially appointed as the government’s firstProcurement Ombudsman. Mr. Minto is a charteredaccountant with a master’s degree in political scienceand a professional degree in law. He is a highly expe-rienced senior financial and program public sectorexecutive who has specialized in examining andadding value to Canada's public policy and publicadministration by making fair and balanced recom-mendations arising from financial, regulatory andcompliance reviews.

The Federal Accountability Act received royal assenton December 12, 2006. Through this Act, theGovernment of Canada has brought forward specificmeasures to help strengthen accountability andincrease transparency.

A lack of financing is often the reason great energy efficiencyideas die on the drawing board. Natural Resources Canada’s Officeof Energy Efficiency (OEE) is aware of the hurdles engineers andenergy managers face in securing funding for their energy effi-ciency projects. Consequently, through the ecoENERGY initiative,it has developed a new Dollars to $ense workshop that will buildskills in financing energy efficiency projects.

• The Energy Efficiency Financing workshop focuses onhow the decision-making process about capital works in anorganization, and what is required to make an energy efficiency business case effective. Participants analyze theenergy savings and cash flow of sample projects funded by internal capital and through energy performance contracts. They use a variety of learning techniques such as break-out groups, individual exercises and classroom discussions.

Two series of workshops are offered, one tailored to the privatesector, the other to the public sector. In addition to the newfinancing workshop, the OEE continues to offer its three otherDollars to $ense workshops, which provide participants with thelatest information about energy management practices.

• Energy Master Plan provides tools and techniques to participants to help them build an energy managementteam, capture immediate savings opportunities, build aneffective business case for energy efficiency projects andmotivate employee involvement.

STRENGTHENING THE CONFIDENCE OF CANADIANS IN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT

NEW DOLLARS TO $ENSE ENERGY EFFICIENCY FINANCING WORKSHOP

The Federal Accountability Act provides for the appointmentof a Procurement Ombudsman who operates at arm’slength from government departments to promote fairness,openness and transparency in federal procurement process-es by reviewing procurement practices and responding to complaints from Canadians suppliers. The ProcurementOmbudsman also provides an alternative dispute resolutionprocess, if both parties agree to participate, as well as per-forms any other duties or functions respecting the practicesof departments for acquiring materiel and services that maybe assigned to him by order of the Governor in Council orthe Minister.

• Spot the Energy Savings Opportunities helps companies identify ways to save energy and reduce costs. The workshopexplains energy basics and points participants toward immediate savings by highlighting opportunities to improvethe energy efficiency of their equipment and systems.

• Energy Monitoring is based on the principle that you canmanage only what you can measure. This workshop demon-strates how to use energy monitoring and tracking systems toimprove energy management and lower energy costs.

• Customized workshops are geared to meet the specificneeds of a sector by combining one of the “Dollars to $ense”workshops with invaluable information on implementing ener-gy efficiency projects.

Since the introduction of Dollars to $ense in 1997, more than 14,000 participants from across Canada have used the workshop series to getresults. These participants have returned to the workplace with newideas that have lowered operating costs, improved competitiveness,reduced greenhouse gas emissions and saved their organisations millions of dollars in total energy expenditures.

The 2008-2009 schedule of workshops is available at oee.nrcan.gc.ca/workshops.

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Did you know that you have to click on the ‘Complete this activity button’ to get a certificate for online required training courses? Doingthis not only provides you with proof of completion but also transfersthe course into your learning history on Campusdirect and registers it as completed on the Required Learning Portal which provides reports to your department.

If you want to keep a link to the course for reference purposes you willhave to go back to the Campusdirect site (www.ccmd-ccg.gc.ca/cdirect/index-eng.asp), re-select the course, put it into your shopping cart andadd it to your list of Learning Activities. This way it will be available toyou on the Campusdirect site under ‘My Learning Activities’.

PROCUREMENT, MATERIEL MANAGEMENT AND REAL PROPERTY (PMMRP) REQUIRED

TRAINING ONLINE COURSES

To support the implementation of the Federal Accountability Act and Action Plan, the mandateof the former Professional Development and Certification Program Management Office of theTreasury Board of Canada, Secretariat (TBS), was expanded. The new mandate is to providestrategic direction and central leadership for the collaborative development and implementationof strategies, programs and initiatives to support capacity building, community developmentand the professional recognition of the federal government PMMRP Community.

THE PROCUREMENT, MATERIEL MANAGEMENT AND REAL PROPERTY COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT OFFICE

To deliver on this mandate, we brought in employees with specialexpertise in these new areas to work in the Community ManagementOffice (CMO). The employees and their area of responsibility are:

• Colleen Post, Senior Director;

• Susan Bridges, Senior Advisor, PMMRP Community Development;

• Micheline Brunette, Manager, Capacity Building;

• Elène Fromanger, Senior Advisor, PMM Community;

• Noreen Leblanc, Senior Project Officer, Capacity Building;

• Rosa Paliotti, Senior Advisor, RP Community; and,

• Mélanie Tremblay, Junior Project Officer.

This year we have been working with PMMRP Community members onthe following initiatives which also support the priorities of the Clerk ofthe Privy Council for Public Service Renewal.

WORKING FOR YOU!

CAPACITY BUILDING

As part of its new mandate, the PMMRP CMO is undertaking a capacitybuilding exercise in order to develop a five-year Capacity BuildingStrategy. This Strategy will help to ensure a healthy, sustained and collec-tively managed PMMRP community with the capacity to deliver relevant,quality services now and in the future. As part of this exercise, a series of discussion groups and individual interviews took place during the pasteight months. The information gathered will form part of a comprehen-sive diagnostic to understand the nature and extent of the issues con-fronting the community; identify the capacity gaps; and suggest solu-tions. The PMMRP CMO will then consolidate the final results to sharewith community members. Stay tuned!

Should you wish more information on the interviews and discussiongroups, please contact [email protected] [email protected].

If you have any problems, contact the CSPS Client Contact Centre at:

Email: [email protected] (Toll free): 1.866.703.9598Telephone (NCR): 819.953.5400

Note: PMMRP Required Training courses online include Fundamentals 1:

Overview of Materiel Management (C233E)

Overview of Real Property Management (C234E)

Overview of Procurement (C235E)




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RECRUITMENT AND BRANDING

From April to July 2008 the PMMRP CMO, working in collaboration withseveral departments, completed a national collective, post-secondaryrecruitment campaign for PG-01s resulting in a pool of 103 qualified can-didates. The candidates are located in various regions and have beensecurity cleared and partially assessed for the SLE. The pool will be validuntil July 31, 2009. Please contact [email protected] ifyou are interested in hiring from this pool.

The CMO also participated in the Pilot University Career/Job Fairs led bythe Canada Public Service Agency in Halifax, Victoria and Sherbrooke tohelp promote the purchasing careers in the Federal Government.

REAL PROPERTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Real Property (RP) competencies, training and learning needs are beingrevisited through a survey conducted by the Real Property Institute ofCanada (RPIC) in collaboration with the CMO. In addition, a CompetencyProfile Working Group has been established to finalize the functionalcompetencies for RP which will then be added to the Standard forCompetencies of the Federal Government Procurement, MaterielManagement and Real Property Community (CGSB-192.1-2005). Pleasecontact [email protected] for additional information.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Online Courses

Three new online courses are being developed as part of the ProfessionalDevelopment and Certification Program Curriculum. They include:

• Commodity Management: Level I Certification

• Fleet Management: Level I Certification

• Intellectual Property: Level II Certification

Three Continuous Learning Working Groups (CLWGs) have been formedto help develop, review and approve these courses which will be offeredthrough Campusdirect early in the new fiscal year.

Classroom Courses

Three existing classroom courses have been identified to be updated thisfiscal year:

• Introduction to Real Property Management (M721)

• Introduction to Materiel Management (M704)

• Disposal of Surplus Moveable Crown Assets and Investment Recovery (M715)

If you have questions or wish to participate in the development and/orupdate of courses, you may contact [email protected].

THE PMM CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

To date a total of 550 employees have enrolled in the CertificationProgram and the first four have received their Certified Federal Specialistin Procurement, CFSP – Level I designation.

To enrol in the program, you will find all the necessary information onthe Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) website at www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/cgsb/.

A new case study is being developed in consultation with the PersonnelPsychology Centre, Public Service Commission to assess candidates forProcurement Certification – Certified Federal Specialist in Procurement(CFSP) Level 2. Currently it is being reviewed with the assistance of severalexperienced procurement people to provide input to the case studydesign. This will be followed by a pilot with a group of candidates fromacross the country to evaluate the effectiveness of the assessment tool.

We will be working with the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) toform a new working group to review the requirements of the certificationmaintenance program, the lists of mandatory and optional courses for eachcertification level, and course equivalencies. These are some of the issuesthat have been identified during the capacity building interviews and focusgroups. Whether you are in the regions or the national capital region, workin a large or small operation we want to make sure that this program meetsyour needs. If you are interested in contributing to this endeavour [email protected].

Please get in touch with [email protected] or contactMé[email protected] if you would like additional informationabout the PMMRP CMO.

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Canadian soldiers deployed in Afghanistan recently received somehelp with the acquisition of new Husky route clearance vehicles.Responding to an urgent requirement from the Department ofNational Defence (DND), PWGSC's Washington Office purchased thevehicles, which are now deployed in theatre.

“Through the efforts of the PWGSC/DND team, we were able to convince the U.S.Government of the urgency to acquire these vehicles for our troops overseas,” saysGuy Brunet, Procurement Manager, Washington Region. “The quicker these vehiclescould be sent to theatre, the faster they could save lives.”

These vehicles bring some much-needed protection to soldiers doing a job that usedto be done by a single person walking the roads with hand-held equipment. The Huskies are a great benefit to the operations in Afghanistan, offering increasedsafety from roadside explosives, which have taken a terrible toll on Canadian Forcespersonnel.

They were purchased through a Foreign Military Sale, which allows eligible foreigngovernments and international agencies to purchase defence-related articles andservices from the U.S. Government. PWGSC worked closely with the DND ProjectOffice, the U.S. Army Country Case Manager for Canada's requirement, and theU.S. Government Project Office for the Husky vehicles. “We had to interact with avariety of U.S. Government authorities to ensure that Canada's requirements areexecuted on a priority basis, especially when it deals with the safety of our troops,”said Mr. Brunet. “All were aware of the urgency of this procurement and workedtogether to get the agreement in place for early delivery.”

Canadian Forces working to stabilize the Afghan region of Kandahar face a multi-tude of threats, including land mines and improvised explosive devices. The Huskyis designed with a one-person cockpit that provides maximum protection for thedriver. The South African-built vehicle uses a combination of technologies for routeclearance. If it spots anything suspicious, it drops a puddle of ink so the spot can befurther investigated.

“The PWGSC office in Washington is proud to be part of this important DND initiative to provide our soldiers with the best equipment possible in the fastest possible time,” says Mr. Brunet.

CANADIAN FORCES GET NEW WEAPON AGAINSTROADSIDE BOMBS

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All were aware of the urgency of this

procurement andworked together to

get the agreement inplace for early delivery.


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When it comes to selling government surplus, eBay-style sales are around the cornerTim Eamon wanders around an Ottawa warehouse packed with itemsthat logically shouldn’t be in the same room. There’s office furniture, an electric sander, bicycles, jewelry, watches and a set of hockey cards.Something in the corner catches his eye. He picks up a bass guitar, plays a few notes and inspects the neck of the instrument. He then walks overto a table and fills out a form listing how much he would be willing topay for the guitar before dropping it into a locked bidding box.

Welcome to a Government of Canada auction. Run by Public Works and Government Services Canada’s Crown Assets Distribution (CAD), the scene is repeated every month in locations across the country. Surplus goods from federal departments and agencies are put up for sale – either individually or in lots – to anyone who’s interested. Many assets seized at the border and proceeds of crime seized by the RCMP are also sold.

The way these public sales are held will soon change as CAD makes themmore accessible to the public. Its inspiration? On-line auction giant eBay.“The goal is to eventually have on-line, real-time auctions, just like eBay,”says Robb Flemming, Director of CAD. Today, potential buyers have tomake a trip to one of four locations across Canada to make a bid formost items.

The sales currently operate on a closed bid system. Participants writedown and submit their bids without knowing how much other biddershave offered. The highest bidder gets the item. “I like the auctions here,”says Mr. Eamon, “but I prefer eBay because you can see how much otherpeople are bidding.”

Right now, the CAD web site has photos and descriptions of only some of the items for sale. Later in the year, CAD plans to expand its on-line catalogue to include all items, and start electronic tendering. Down theroad, the plan is to make sales open so that participants can bid repeatedlyon-line and see the current high bid amount for a specific lot.

First choice for government departments and agencies Once on-line auctions are fully functional, CAD will give other government departmentsfirst priority to view and express interest on items through a password-protected page.This will encourage the re-use of surplus assets within government. After a few days,

anything unsold will move to pages that the public can browse.

“On-line auctions will expand our customer base beyond just those whocan visit our warehouse locations. It will really be accessible to anyonewith access to a computer,” says Mr. Flemming. “On-line bidding meansmore customers, which means greater sales proceeds for our clientdepartments.”

CAD has already seen the difference that on-line auctions can make. The British Columbia government, which partners with CAD to sell offsurplus Crown assets in the Pacific Region, introduced real time on-linebidding a few years ago and revenues have doubled.

While the bidding box will become a thing of the past, customers willstill have the opportunity to come to the warehouses and look at theitems for sale. Instead of a box, they’ll be directed to a computer toplace their bid.

For more information about Crown Assets Distribution, visit: crownassets.pwgsc.gc.ca.

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Competitive tendering processes are integral to efficient procurementand materiel management. However, some suppliers can thwart com-petitive tendering by secretly agreeing to rig their bids. “Bid-rigging,” a criminal offence under the federal Competition Act (section 47), can have serious economic consequences, including higher costs forproducts and reduced service offerings. Those convicted face possibleimprisonment for up to five years and fines at the discretion of the courts.

What is Bid-Rigging?

Bid-rigging is an agreement where, in response to a call for request forbids or tenders, one or more bidders agree not to submit a bid, or twoor more bidders agree to submit a prearranged bid, and the agreementis not made known to the person making the request.

Common Forms of Bid-Rigging

Bid-rigging schemes may take several of the following common formsand more than one of these techniques may be used:

Cover bidding – an agreement to submit higher prices, or to submit bids containing special terms that would ensure that thebidder is not selected, to ensure the prearranged supplier wins.

Bid suppression – agreement among potential bidders either not to bid or to withdraw their bids to ensure that another supplier wins.

Bid rotation – a systematic method in which suppliers take turnsbeing the lowest bidder.

Market allocation – carving up the market by customers or geographic areas.

How to Detect Bid-Rigging

Bid-rigging participants may go to great lengths to keep their schemessecret. It is important to be aware of the types of industries that are particularly susceptible to bid-rigging. There also are a number of tell-tale signs that bid-rigging may exist.

Industries with the following features may be more susceptible to bid-rigging:

• homogeneous or non-complex products or services;

• few technological changes;

• few or no close substitutes;

• small number of suppliers or customers;

• a supplier base with few new entrants; or

• an active trade association.

There are also a number of behavioural warning signs to watch for, including when:

• suppliers fail to bid when they would normally do so;

• large differences exist between the price of the winning bid and the other bids;

• bidders use the same terminology when explaining price increases;

• bid prices drop when a new or infrequent bidder enters the market;

• a successful bidder subcontracts the work to the unsuccessful bidders; or

• only one bidder contacts the wholesalers for pricing information prior to bid submission.

Additional tell-tale signs are outlined in an online bid-rigging presentation available on the Competition Bureau’s website at www.competitionbureau.gc.ca.

BID-RIGGING:STEPS TO DETECTION AND PREVENTIONBY COMPETITION BUREAU CANADA, PACIFIC REGION

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Energy efficiency is a wise investment that pays for itself over time. Your organization can lower utility bills and helpimprove the environment while creating a more comfortablespace for your occupants.

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) offers the ecoENERGYRetrofit Incentive for Buildings to help you increase yourreturn on investment and reduce the payback period of yourenergy efficiency project. Commercial and institutional buildingsup to 20,000 square metres (215, 279 square feet) are eligible.The program encourages the implementation of multiple retro-fit measures and will consider most proven technologies.

The incentive is based on the lowest of the following threeamounts: $10 per gigajoule (277.8 kilowatt hours) of estimatedannual energy savings; 25 percent of eligible project costs; or$50,000 per project ($250,000 per organization). The estimatedpayback of your investment needs to be at least one year aftertaking into account incentives from all sources.

After you arrange a pre-project energy audit, submit yourapplication forms. The average approval period is six to eightweeks, and after you receive written approval from NRCan,you can then start the project and incur eligible costs. Youhave 12 months to complete your project (18 months in thenorthern territories), and NRCan pays the eligible amountafter completion of the project and verification of the work.

If you are planning to install solar air and water heating systems for your building, NRCan also offers up to $80,000through the ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat program.

The ecoENERGY for Buildings and Houses program com-plements these incentives with technical publications, training,software and other on-line tools. This program includes a free service to help you validate the level of energy efficiencyin the design of new buildings, building additions and majorrenovations.

Visit ecoaction.gc.ca/buildings for general information or ecoaction.gc.ca/retrofit to access the ecoENERGY Retrofit appli-cation guide and forms, information about the industrial com-ponent of the program and links to complementary incentives.To receive program updates, subscribe to the monthly Heads UpEnergy Efficiency newsletter at oee.nrcan.gc.ca/headsup. If youhave questions after you have read the materials, contact theOffice of Energy Efficiency at oee.nrcan.gc.ca/buildings/contact,by e-mail at [email protected] or toll free at1.877.360.5500.

Writers and editors:To arrange a quote from a Government of Canada official, please contact [email protected].

Prevention is Key

Members of the procurement and materiel management community can play a major role in the prevention of bid-rigging. One of the most important preventative steps is to encourage as many potential bidders as possible tosubmit bids.

Another effective way to protect yourself against bid-rigging is to require bidders to disclose all communications with competitors regarding the tendercall. The Competition Bureau developed a Certificate of Independent BidDetermination (“CIBD”) specifically for this purpose. The CIBD is available onour website at www.competitionbureau.gc.ca by clicking on “InvestigatingCartels” and selecting the “Bid-Rigging” section.

Other actions that can prevent or detect bid-rigging include: avoiding obligatory bids, requiring that bidders disclose potential subcontractors and their pricing, and avoiding the splitting of contracts between supplierswith identical bids.

If you suspect bid-rigging, you should:

• keep a record of all events and communications related to the call for tenders;

• retain all related documents;

• refrain from discussing your suspicions with any industry participant;

• decide whether to process the tender; and,

• contact the Competition Bureau as soon as possible.

What Does the Competition Bureau Do?

The Competition Bureau protects and promotes competitive markets and enables informed consumer choice. As part of its responsibility for theadministration and enforcement of the Competition Act, the CompetitionBureau investigates alleged anti-competitive conduct, including bid-rigging.Investigations are conducted in confidence and may include contactingcomplainants and industry participants, using search warrants, and requiringproduction of written and oral information. Where appropriate, theCompetition Bureau refers evidence and recommends prosecution to the Public Prosecution Service of Canada.

In Summary

Bid-rigging is a criminal offence that can cause significant economic harm.Members of the procurement and materiel management community can help to build efficient and competitive organizations by adopting preventativemeasures and reporting suspicious behaviour to the Competition Bureau.Together, we can help ensure that we all benefit from a properly functioningcompetitive marketplace.

For additional information about the Competition Bureau or to contact us,please visit our website at www.competitionbureau.gc.ca or call ourInformation Centre at 1.800.348.5358.

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Of the $21 billion worth of goods and servicespurchased every year by the Government ofCanada, Public Works and Government ServicesCanada procures on average $13 billion onbehalf of other departments and agencies.Because of its expertise in procurement anddevelopment of standing offers for commonlypurchased items, the Department is in an idealposition to help all departments and agencieswith purchasing practices that lessen the impacton the environment.

In 2006, Treasury Board Secretariat approved apolicy on green procurement. The policy, whichwas developed by PWGSC’s Office of Greening

Government Operations (OGGO), Environment Canada and NaturalResources Canada, requires that the environmental impacts and relevantcosts of the planning, acquisition, use, operation, maintenance and disposalof goods and services are appropriately considered.

For example, when buying office furniture, purchasing officers consider environmental factors such as:

• Recycled content in fabrics, metals and plastics

• Length of warranty of item

• Low chemical emissions (off-gassing)

• Minimal packaging

• Supplier commitment to environmental performance

There are currently 25 categories of mandatory standing offers with envi-ronmental criteria developed for goods and services that represent a largeportion of government spending; these include commodities such as print-ers and print services, fuels and lubricants, IT hardware, furniture, officesupplies and vehicles.

The Policy on Green Procurement also gives government departments theflexibility to set their targets based on their own needs and buying patterns.

For more information on the policy and the Office of Greening Govern-ment Operations, visit: www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/ecologisation-greening/index-eng.html.

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INTOGreen procurement

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PRESIDENTR. J. Bob KellyRFP Solutions

VICE PRESIDENTGabriel CormierDepartment of National Defence

PAST PRESIDENTJacques LaBontéDepartment of Foreign Affairs and International Trade

TREASURERNormand BeaudinThe Senate of Canada

CHAIR OF MEMBER SERVICES AND COMMUNICATIONSElaine FordService Canada

CHAIR OF OUTREACHVacant

CHAIR OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTElène FromangerTreasury Board of Canada, Secretariat

CORPORATE SECRETARYSue Ryan The Willow Group

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORKathy JonesThe Willow Group

MEET THE CIPMM BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DIRECTORS

Barbara BrackettTreasury Board of Canada, Secretariat

Patti DarlingPublic Works and Government Services Canada

Gary JeddrieFisheries and Oceans Canada, CorporateMateriel Management Division

Larry LashkevichDepartment of National Defence

Geoff MaceAlgonquin College

Lynn Morris Public Works and Government Services CanadaProfessional Development Division

Kerry SiskPublic Works and Government Services CanadaProfessional Development Division

David SwiftRFP Solutions

Your Letters and FeedbackWelcome to the section of CIPMMI’s Staying in Touch Magazine

where our readers have their say. Send us your ideas, perspectives

or complaints. All submissions can be e-mailed to Sue Ryan at

[email protected].

April 14, 2009National Capital Region Chapter Morning BriefingLocation: RCAF Officer’s Mess, Ottawa, ON

April 21, 2009BC Chapter Morning BriefingLocation: SFU Harbour Center, Vancouver, BC

May 11-15, 200920th Annual Materiel Management National WorkshopLocation: Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel, Montreal, QC

June 8-9, 2009Real Property Institute of Canada Regional WorkshopLocation: Casino Nova Scotia, Halifax, NS

June 10, 2009National Capital Region Chapter Morning BriefingLocation: Alumni Theatre, University of Ottawa

October 2009National Capital Region Chapter Morning BriefingLocation: RCAF Officer’s Mess, Ottawa, ON

November/December 2009Eastern and Western Regional Workshops

May 10-14, 201021st Annual Materiel Management National WorkshopLocation: Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel, Montreal QC

May 10-13, 2010Real Property Institute of Canada Federal Contaminated Sites National WorkshopLocation: Montreal, QC

Please visit: www.cipmm-icagm.ca, or www.rpic-ibic.ca for more information on the above events.

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Combined 3 day Pre- and Post-Workshop ❏ $1750.00 ❏ $1850.00Training and 20th Annual Workshop

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PRE- AND POST-WORKSHOP TRAINING SELECTIONPlease indicate which Workshop Training Session(s) you will be attending:

MONDAY, MAY 11, 2009 (1 DAY COURSE):

❏ Contract Management [M720] (English)❏ Contract Management [M720] (French)

MONDAY, MAY 11, THURSDAY, MAY 14 & FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2009 (3 DAY COURSE):

❏ Introduction to Materiel Management [M704] (English)

THURSDAY, MAY 14 & FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2009 (2 DAY COURSE):

❏ Legal and Policy Environment for Procurement, Materiel Management and Real Property [M714] (English)

❏ Legal and Policy Environment for Procurement, Materiel Management and Real Property [M714] (French)

❏ Risk Management in Public Contracting (English)

SITE TOURS Please indicate your attendance.❏ Cirque du Soleil ❏ The Sheraton Centre Montreal❏ 25 Canadian Forces Supply Depot ❏ Biosphère, Environment Museum

PLEASE INDICATE YOUR ATTENDANCESeating is limited for the Gala Evening and will be granted on a first come – first served basis.

❏ Yes, I will attend the May 11 Welcome Reception and 20th AnniversaryCelebration in the Trade Show. (Included in your registration.)

❏ No, I will not attend the May 11 Welcome Reception and 20th AnniversaryCelebration in the Trade Show.

❏ Yes, I will attend the May 12 Gala Evening. (Included in your registration.)

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