News

The University of Waterloo is aware of fraudulent requests being sent to suppliers for unauthorized orders purported to be under an academic institution’s name, normally requesting shipping computer equipment to locations other than the institution’s primary address – if you have any questions or doubts about a request for quote and/or to ship goods on behalf of the University of Waterloo, we encourage you to contact one of our Procurement staff to confirm the validity of the request. We can be reached at procure@uwaterloo.ca or 519-888-4501.

The Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) with the European Union is effective Sept 21/17. This new trade agreement will bring about some changes in the way that we procure goods and services. 

November 1^st, 2012

P&CS has a new customs broker!  Effective November 1^st, we have switched to Thompson Ahern International as our customs broker.  The agreement, which was negotiated by the Ontario Education Collaborative Marketplace (OECM), will provide the University with better services for substantially less money.  You may contact our Customs & Tax Specialist, Chris Henderson chenders@uwaterloo.ca or phone x32854

Bill 122 Public Accountability Act

The government has passed new legislation to ensure fair, open and transparent procurement procedures in broader public sector (BPS) organizations. 

The act provides authority for the Management Board of Cabinet, to issue procurement directives for BPS organizations and require that they be followed.

What does this mean for the BPS?

For the BPS, the legislation strengthens procurement rules and increase accountability and transparency in the use of public funds.