“Smart Contracts”: Magic, Myth or Misnormer? by Paul Humbert The potential to use blockchain technology to create so-called “smart contracts” for a variety of commercial transactions has been much in the news lately. Some see the objective as using the …

What’s a GPO and Why Should You Care? by Lise Patry BA | Sc | LLB | ICD.D | NECI Instructor| Patry Law A group purchasing organization, or ‘GPO’, is an entity whose fundamental purpose is to allow its members …

by Larry Berglund, SCMP, MBA, FSCMA Presentations Plus Training & Consulting Inc. Ideas are easy. Implementing them is the challenge. Leadership in organizational structures is fleeting. Leaders take on the tough tasks and provide a vision and direction for attaining …

What can you do to ensure your software development projects are successful and avoid costly redesigns. Part One in the Series: Software Development Guide for Business Leader. When you do as much custom development as we do, we hear a …

North Pacific Roadbuilders Ltd. v Aecom Canada Ltd, 2013 SKQB 148 The duty to provide accurate information to contractors is of paramount importance, as the verdict in this case from Saskatchewan’s Court of Queen’s Bench demonstrates. Failing to do so, …

Is it a good idea to add a “this RFx is non-binding” clause in our RFx template? by Lise Patry, ba sc (chem eng), llb, icd.d, Patry Law Owners seeking shelter from the legal risks associated with Contract A are …

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS CFTA Implications by Lise Patry, B.A.Sc., LLB, ICD.D Will the Canadian Free Trade Agreement that came into effect July 1 impact my ability to engage with GPOs? Thanks for this interesting question. It will come as good …

The Auditor General for Local Government in BC has published a series of booklets designed to help improve government performance and complement its performance audit reports.   Although specifically targeted to local government in BC, these booklets provide a wealth of …

By: Monika B. Jensen Gossip is widespread in the workplace. At times, it appears as if employees have nothing better to do than gossip about each other. They chat about their organization, their coworkers, and their bosses. They often take …

On March 15, 2015, PWGS issued a solicitation for multiple frigate pumps on behalf of the Department of National Defence, with a closing date of May 15, 2015. Springcrest Inc. submitted its bid by the deadline and was informed in …