Public procurement is in the news every day. Sometimes it's positive news, such as when a government announces a new initiative that will improve the welfare of a community (new roads, a new water system, green initiatives, new community centers, new schools, and so forth.). Sometimes, the news is very negative, such as when the Government becomes embroiled in a spending scandal, or when major contracts are awarded to politicians' friends and family members. You choose. Here are some examples of recent public procurement related events: The WE Charity Controversy (Federal Government) SNC Lavalin Affair (Federal Government) The F-35 Fighter Jet Scandal (Federal Government) The ORNGE Air Ambulance Scandal (Ontario) The Charbonneau Commission (Quebec) COVID 19 PPE acquisition and allocation COVID 19 Vaccine Distribution