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2006 November Report of the Auditor General of Canada

November 2006 Report—Chapter 5

Exhibit 5.3—Guiding principles of procurement

Integrity —PWGSC supply activities will be open, fair, and honest.

Equal treatment—PWGSC will ensure that all potential suppliers of a particular requirement are subject to the same conditions.

Accountability—PWGSC is accountable for the integrity of the complete procurement process including all actions taken within the process; this also applies to actions originating from the client that are not in compliance with the Treasury Board or PWGSC policies, or applicable legislation.

Source: Public Works and Government Services Canada Supply Manual