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Field Guide

Plain-language reference — procurement codes, trade agreements and the terminology, explained.

13 articles

7 min read

A guide to Canada's federal fiscal year-end and how it affects procurement timing

Canada's federal fiscal year runs April to March, driving a March tender rush and a slower April start — here's how to plan your bidding around it.

July 24, 2026Read guide
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Green and sustainable procurement in Canada — what buyers are asking for

Learn what green and sustainable procurement criteria mean for your bid, from life-cycle costing to certifications, and how to prove it convincingly.

July 23, 2026Read guide
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What is re-tendering, and how do you predict when a contract will come back to market?

Re-tendering happens when a government contract ends. Learn the signals that predict when a contract will return to market, so you can prepare early.

July 22, 2026Read guide
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A guide to Canada's procurement ombudsman and how to file a complaint

A plain-language guide to Canada's Procurement Ombudsman: who can complain, deadlines, thresholds, and how to file for free.

July 21, 2026Read guide
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What tariffs mean for your bid pricing — a plain-language guide

Tariffs can silently erase your margin on a fixed-price bid. Here's how to spot the exposure and price around it before you submit.

July 20, 2026Read guide
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Understanding NAICS and how it maps to Canadian procurement codes

NAICS codes classify your industry for Canadian tenders. Here's how they work, how they differ from GSIN and UNSPSC, and why they matter more in 2026.

July 19, 2026Read guide
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What is a Supplier Registration Information (SRI) profile, and why do you need one?

An SRI profile is your official supplier record on CanadaBuys — here's what it includes, why keeping it accurate now affects Buy Canadian eligibility.

July 18, 2026Read guide
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Federal vs provincial vs municipal procurement — how the three levels differ

Federal, provincial and municipal procurement in Canada run on different portals and rules — here's how each level works, and where to focus first.

July 17, 2026Read guide
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What is the Buy Canadian Policy? A plain-language explainer

Canada's new Buy Canadian Policy gives Canadian suppliers a scoring edge on federal contracts. Here's what it covers, and what's changing next.

July 16, 2026Read guide
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Trade agreement thresholds explained — WTO-AGP, CFTA and CUSMA

A plain-language guide to WTO-AGP, CFTA and CUSMA thresholds: the dollar limits that decide which suppliers can bid on a Canadian government contract.

July 15, 2026Read guide
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What is CUSMA, and how does it affect Canadian procurement in 2026?

CUSMA sets the rules on who can bid on Canadian government contracts. Here's what it means for your business in 2026.

July 14, 2026Read guide
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A plain-language glossary of Canadian government procurement terms

A plain-language glossary of the procurement terms, trade agreement codes and 2026 Buy Canadian rules every Canadian small business bidder should know.

July 13, 2026Read guide
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GSIN, UNSPSC and NAICS: Canadian procurement codes explained

Government tenders are classified by code, not keyword. Understanding GSIN, UNSPSC and NAICS is how you make sure the right opportunities actually reach you.

June 28, 2026Read guide