Buy Canadian’ policy comes into effect, changing rules for federal procurement – Business in Vancouver
December 16, 2025
OTTAWA — The federal government’s ‘Buy Canadian’ policy takes effect today and Ottawa says it will fundamentally change the way it purchases goods and services.
Announced earlier in the fall, the strategy is meant to ensure Canadian products and workers are prioritized in federal procurement decisions to help protect Canadian industries.
It applies to the government’s new major projects and housing offices, defence procurement, and community infrastructure projects funded by the federal government.
