CANOE NEWS
Refresh Your Benefits Program This Spring
As the seasons change, many businesses take time to tidy up workspaces, reset internal goals, and plan ahead. It’s also the perfect time to take a closer look at your employee benefits program.
Why Employee Engagement Starts with Wellbeing
Employee engagement starts with care. Discover how municipalities can strengthen staff commitment and retention by prioritizing well-being. From comprehensive benefits to clear communication, small investments in employee support can lead to a more connected, resilient workplace.
Domestic Animals: Measures to Protect Municipalities from Liability
Background From a liability insurance standpoint, there is no “free first bite,” nor is “he’s never bitten anyone before” a valid legal defense. In general, liability arising from a dog
Canoe New Suppliers and Renewed Contracts - April 2025
Our April 2025 list of newly added and renewed supplier contracts as we continue to expand procurement options for our members.
Canoe New Suppliers and Renewed Contracts - March 2025
Our March 2025 list of newly added and renewed supplier contracts as we continue to expand procurement options for our members.
A Message from Canoe: Addressing the Impact of U.S. Tariffs
Over the past month, we have worked closely with our members across Canada and our suppliers to understand the potential impact of the proposed United States tariffs and counter tariffs.
Leveraging Group Purchasing for Public Works Procurement: A Case Study of the City of Fort St. John
This case study, highlighting how the City of Fort St. John leveraged group purchasing through Canoe to streamline public works procurement, was first published in the December 2024 issue of the GFOABC’s Dollars & Perspective newsletter.
Canoe New Suppliers and Renewed Contracts - February 2025
Our February 2025 list of newly added and renewed supplier contracts as we continue to expand procurement options for our members.
2024 Group Procurement Trends: Insights from Canoe Procurement Group of Canada
This article highlights the key procurement trends of 2024 and how Canoe is empowering members to navigate procurement challenges through collaboration. From expanding group procurement beyond municipalities to streamlining policies , these trends demonstrate the growing impact of group procurement in optimizing resources, driving compliance, and enhancing efficiency across Canada.
Canoe New Suppliers and Renewed Contracts - January 2025
Our December 2024 – January 2025 list of newly added and renewed supplier contracts as we continue to expand procurement options for our members.
Canoe New Suppliers and Renewed Contracts - November
Our November 2024 list of newly added and renewed supplier contracts as we continue to expand procurement options for our members.
Canoe New Suppliers and Renewed Contracts - October
Our October 2024 list of newly added and renewed supplier contracts as we continue to expand procurement options for our members.
Overcoming Procurement Challenges: Leveraging Group Procurement for Success
This article, exploring three common procurement challenges and how a collaborative approach like group procurement through Canoe can help overcome them, was first published in the Fall 2024 issue of the NCPP Quarterly newsletter.
Unlocking Procurement Efficiency: How Canoe Empowers Manitoba Municipalities
A version of this article was published in the Spring 2024 issue of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities’ Municipal Leader journal.
Group Purchasing going well for Fort St. John
This report was presented to the city of Fort St. John’s Council on December 11, 2023, highlighting the city’s success in using Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) like Canoe to make capital purchases.