Media Advisory - Government of Canada to host Diversifying the Federal Supply Chain Summit
OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 17, 2022 /CNW/ - Canada's Procurement Ombudsman will host the Diversifying the Federal Supply Chain Virtual Summit on January 26 and 27, 2022.
Now in its fourth year, the Summit is intended to help increase diversity in the federal supply chain. The Summit will feature public and private sector programs that help small businesses and businesses led by Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized Canadians, women, LGBTQ2+ Canadians, persons with disabilities and other underrepresented groups obtain federal government contracts.
Date: January 26 and 27, 2022, beginning at 11:00 a.m. (EST) each of the 2 days.
Zoom event: Media are asked to register by sending an email to [email protected] to receive a participation link.
Keynote speaker(s):
- The Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Former Governor General of Canada
- Dr. Hadiya Roderique, Diversity and Inclusion advocate
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Media enquiries: Amy Dubeau, Director, Communications and Corporate Management, Office of the Procurement Ombudsman, [email protected] | 613-608-3487
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