Highlights

  • The Canadian International Trade Tribunal made determinations on procurement complaints involving Axxys Construction and Experis Canada Inc.
  • Jean-Jacques Desgranges was granted permission to run in the federal election with an approved leave of absence.
  • Intact Insurance Company was formed through the amalgamation of three companies and authorized to offer various insurance services starting January 2025.
  • A special warrant authorized significant funding from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for Canadian government departments and agencies for a specified period, with major allocations to departments like Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, National Defence, and Health.

Tribunal Rulings on Procurement Complaints and Election Candidacy Approval

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal made a partial determination in favor of Axxys Construction regarding a complaint about a procurement by the Department of Public Works and Government Services for decontamination and demolition services, where Axxys claimed the standing offer was improperly awarded. Additionally, the Tribunal decided to conduct an inquiry into a complaint by Experis Canada Inc. concerning a procurement by Shared Services Canada for task-based informatics professional services, alleging improper bid evaluation. The Public Service Commission of Canada granted Jean-Jacques Desgranges permission to run as a candidate in the federal election and approved a leave of absence without pay during the election period. [Source]

Intact Insurance Company Amalgamation and Service Expansion

Intact Insurance Company, Western Assurance Company, and 13130126 Canada Inc. have been amalgamated into a single entity under the name Intact Insurance Company, effective January 1, 2025. The newly formed company has been authorized to commence and carry on business, offering insurance services across various classes, including accident and sickness, aircraft, automobile, boiler and machinery, credit, credit protection, fidelity, hail, legal expenses, liability, marine, property, and surety insurance, starting from the same date. [Source]

Canadian Government Allocates Over $40 Billion for Departmental Funding in Early 2025

A special warrant authorized the payment of $40,343,209,650 from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for various Canadian government departments and agencies for the period from April 1 to May 15, 2025. The funds are allocated to both budgetary and non-budgetary purposes, with the majority being budgetary. Key recipients include the Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, the Department of Indigenous Services, the Department of National Defence, and the Department of Health, among others. The Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs received the largest allocation, totaling over $6.7 billion. Other significant allocations include the Department of Citizenship and Immigration, the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The funds are intended to support a wide range of governmental functions and services across various sectors. [Source]

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