AQT recently submitted a brief to the Treasury Board Secretariat as part of the consultation process for the next Government Public Procurement Strategy.
Drawing on ongoing consultations with executives from AQT member technology companies, the brief puts forward several recommendations aimed at modernizing public procurement practices to better support innovation, increase value for government, and strengthen the participation of Québec technology companies in government projects.
AQT’s recommendations focus in particular on:
- Greater recognition of quality, expertise, and value in procurement processes;
- Requests for proposals that are more focused on business needs and desired outcomes;
- Improved use of procurement mechanisms that foster innovation;
- Greater transparency and predictability in procurement processes;
- An approach to buying local that promotes Québec expertise while meeting government needs.
AQT is proud to contribute to this strategic discussion and to bring the expertise of its network to the evolution of Québec’s public procurement system. This brief reflects the shared commitment of the organization and its members to improving government effectiveness through more innovative, value-driven procurement practices.
Read the brief (French only)
Our CEO, Nicole Martel, also had the opportunity to speak with Pierre Saint-Arnaud of The Canadian Press about the key findings and recommendations outlined in the brief: Link to the article.