New Policy and Legislations

policy

New Legislation

  • Guidance on University purchases and U.S. tariffs
    Effective April 2025

    What is a US Tariff and how does it affect Procurement? Click here

  • Bill 194 Strengthening Cyber Security and Building Trust in the Public Sector Act 2024
  • Building Ontario Businesses Initiative (BOBI) Act, 2022
    Effective April 2024

    What is Building Ontario Businesses Initiative and how does it affect Procurement? Click here

New Policy on Procurement for Laurentian University

    What are the key changes to the Policy on Procurement? How will this affect university purchases?

The key changes to the Policy on Procurement are the following:

  • Thresholds, definitions, roles and responsibilities.
  • Procurement of Goods, Services and Construction 
    Please be advised that any procurement (goods, services, construction) with a total value exceeding CAD $10,000—whether as a single transaction or on a cumulative basis within a fiscal year requires the involvement of the Office of Procurement and Contracts.

Departments are requested to contact our office prior to initiating any such purchases at purchasing@laurentian.ca.

Please note that the following has not changed from the previous policy:

  • Procurement of Consulting Services

Please be advised that any procurement for consulting services with a total value exceeding CAD $0 requires the involvement of the Office of Procurement and Contracts.

Departments are requested to contact our office prior to initiating any such procurement at- purchasing@laurentian.ca.

New Supplier Code of Conduct