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Jun 11, 2026
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$5M threshold for 'Buy Canadian' federal procurement policy still too high, business group says
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$5M threshold for 'Buy Canadian' federal procurement policy still too high, business group says
Parliamentarians were told the government should "de-bundle contracts" so small businesses could compete for "more manageable opportunities."
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By Matteo Cimellaro
Published Jun 11, 2026
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
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