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Start Date: 2025-04-13
End Date: 2025-04-19

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Tribunal to Investigate Cloud Services Procurement Complaint

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has initiated an inquiry into a complaint by Micro Logic Sainte-Foy Ltée regarding a procurement by Shared Services Canada for cloud-based infrastructure services. Micro Logic alleges unreasonable assessment in the pre-qualification stage, claiming compliance with requirements. The Tribunal's decision to investigate was made on March 14, 2025, and further details are available from the Tribunal's registry.

Sources: Gazette, Part I: www.gazette.gc.ca

Tribunal Dismisses Complaint on IT Consultation Services

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has ruled against a complaint by Primex Project Management Ltd. concerning a procurement by the Department of Public Works for informatics professional services. Primex alleged irregularities, including resource poaching by the winning bidder. The Tribunal found no validity in the complaint after considering trade agreement provisions.

Sources: Gazette, Part I: www.gazette.gc.ca