Procurement Ombudsman Alexander Jeglic has raised serious concerns about the integrity of federal procurement practices, alleging that insiders are exploiting the system to reward preferred contractors, says Blacklock's Reporter.Speaking before the Commons government operations committee, Jeglic emphasized the urgent need for a comprehensive reevaluation of federal procurement processes."I think there needs to be significant rethinking as to how federal procurement is done," Jeglic stated, underscoring the necessity for immediate action. "We really need to reconsider federal procurement in its totality."Expressing a sense of urgency, Jeglic warned against superficial solutions, asserting, "I am fearful if I don’t start acting in a more aggressive manner, significant changes will not come."Jeglic's remarks follow the release of an April 15 report titled Procurement Practice Review Of Contracts Awarded To McKinsey & Company, which uncovered instances of bidding rules being manipulated to favour McKinsey & Company. Jeglic testified that there was apparent favoritism towards McKinsey in several cases.When questioned about the presence of fraud, corruption, or political interference in the contracts, Jeglic indicated that his investigations did not uncover such misconduct.Bloc Québécois MP Julie Vignola echoed concerns about systemic issues within federal procurement, citing numerous audits that have identified irregularities. Vignola questioned whether the problems extended to influence peddling, collusion, or deficiencies in staff training.Responding to Vignola's concerns, Jeglic acknowledged the widespread nature of the problems, stating, "People are using the system in ways it shouldn’t be used." He proposed the appointment of a chief procurement officer to oversee contracting, currently managed by the Department of Public Works, as a potential solution.Conservative MP Larry Brock expressed outrage over costly irregularities in contracting and demanded accountability for those responsible. Meanwhile, Liberal MP Parm Bains suggested that personal relationships may be influencing procurement decisions, highlighting the need for greater transparency and oversight..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Procurement Ombudsman Alexander Jeglic has raised serious concerns about the integrity of federal procurement practices, alleging that insiders are exploiting the system to reward preferred contractors, says Blacklock's Reporter.Speaking before the Commons government operations committee, Jeglic emphasized the urgent need for a comprehensive reevaluation of federal procurement processes."I think there needs to be significant rethinking as to how federal procurement is done," Jeglic stated, underscoring the necessity for immediate action. "We really need to reconsider federal procurement in its totality."Expressing a sense of urgency, Jeglic warned against superficial solutions, asserting, "I am fearful if I don’t start acting in a more aggressive manner, significant changes will not come."Jeglic's remarks follow the release of an April 15 report titled Procurement Practice Review Of Contracts Awarded To McKinsey & Company, which uncovered instances of bidding rules being manipulated to favour McKinsey & Company. Jeglic testified that there was apparent favoritism towards McKinsey in several cases.When questioned about the presence of fraud, corruption, or political interference in the contracts, Jeglic indicated that his investigations did not uncover such misconduct.Bloc Québécois MP Julie Vignola echoed concerns about systemic issues within federal procurement, citing numerous audits that have identified irregularities. Vignola questioned whether the problems extended to influence peddling, collusion, or deficiencies in staff training.Responding to Vignola's concerns, Jeglic acknowledged the widespread nature of the problems, stating, "People are using the system in ways it shouldn’t be used." He proposed the appointment of a chief procurement officer to oversee contracting, currently managed by the Department of Public Works, as a potential solution.Conservative MP Larry Brock expressed outrage over costly irregularities in contracting and demanded accountability for those responsible. Meanwhile, Liberal MP Parm Bains suggested that personal relationships may be influencing procurement decisions, highlighting the need for greater transparency and oversight..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
