CANOE NEWS
July 2026 Supplier Updates: New and Renewed Contracts
Canoe members now have even more procurement choices. In June 2026, we added twenty-one new contracts and renewed another four existing ones, all of which were awarded through an open
Municipal Boat Launches: Risk Management
Municipal boat launches provide important access to local waterways and support recreation, tourism, and community use. At the same time, these sites present unique risks due to high traffic, changing
Municipal Facility Rentals: Risk Management Tips
As summer evolves, so does the increase in facility rentals for occasions such as weddings, family reunions and other events requiring larger community spaces. Municipalities and non-profit organizations are often
How Benefits Can Support Working Parents During Summer Holidays
By Canoe Benefits Summer brings a predictable challenge for working parents: school is out, but work isn’t. Camps fill up quickly, childcare costs climb, and the weeks between June and
June 2026 Supplier Updates: New and Renewed Contracts
Canoe members now have even more procurement choices. In May 2026, we added eight new contracts and renewed another two existing ones, all of which were awarded through an open
Canoe Procurement Portal Moving to Bonfire
By Canoe Procurement Canoe’s procurement portal is moving to Bonfire, a procurement solution from Canoe-approved supplier Euna Solutions. This transition supports the evolution of Canoe’s procurement practices. For suppliers, the
Construction Risk Cycle and Builders Risk Policies
Building construction projects introduce a wide range of risks that can impact cost, timelines, safety, and liability. From initial planning through to project completion, organizations must take a structured approach to identifying
Spring Clean Your Policy
Spring is in the air, and with it comes the rhythms of seasonal change and renewal. As April showers give way to May flowers, another seasonal certainty isn’t far behind:
Beyond Awareness: Building a Mental Health Benefits Strategy That Works
By Canoe Benefits May is Mental Health Awareness Month in Canada. Organizations post about mental health at work, share resources, and encourage employees to take care of themselves. These efforts
May 2026 Supplier Updates: New and Renewed Contracts
Canoe members now have even more procurement choices. In April 2026, we added six new contracts and renewed another three existing ones, all of which were awarded through an open
Canoe Launches National Scholarship Program to Support Public Procurement Professionals
Canoe is investing in the future of public procurement. Through a new partnership with the Ontario Public Buyers Association (OPBA), Canoe is funding the OPBA–Canoe Scholarship, a national initiative designed
How To Support Employees Through Major Life Changes
Employees don’t wait for open enrollment to have a baby, lose a parent, or take on caregiving responsibilities. Major life changes happen when they happen, and when they do, group benefits should be there to help.
April 2026 Supplier Updates: New and Renewed Contracts
Canoe members now have even more procurement choices. In March 2026, we added twelve new contracts and renewed another five existing ones, all of which were awarded through an open
Mitigating Root Intrusion
Tree and shrub roots will find a way to infiltrate municipal sewer systems due to their natural inclination to seek water and nutrients. This can go undetected over time until
Procurement Confessions: Lessons from Real Public Sector Procurement Scenarios
During the recent Canoe webinar, “Procurement Confessions: The Good, The Bad, and the “Did That Really Just Happen?”, presenters Tony De Sciscio and Stéphanie Dion examined recurring challenges, common missteps, and practical approaches from their combined decades of public procurement experience.
Here are the key insights they shared.