Canada: Buy Canadian clause for Coast Guard acquisitions
Description
On 29 January 2009, the Government of Canada announced that it would provide CAD175 million “on a cash basis” to the Canadian Coast Guard for the purchase of new vessels and improvements to existing vessels.
The allocated funds are included as part of Budget 2009’s provisions for infrastructure renewal. Although the Government had yet to award the contracts when the Budget was announced, it clearly stated that “work will be conducted in Canada, and where possible, by shipyards located within the regions of the vessels’ home-ports”.
The Budget foresees acquisition of 60 small craft, 30 environmental response vessels, 5 life boats and two inland scientific research craft. Furthermore, five vessels across the country have been selected for major refits, while 35 others will undergo more minor repairs over the life of the program.
Any Evidence-Based Deliberation:
| Question | Result |
|---|---|
| Is there anything in the public record to suggest that evidence of the effectiveness of the proposed measure was considered during official deliberations? | No |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | No |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | No |
| Was such evidence identified? | No |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | No |
| Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? | No |
| Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken? | No |
| Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? | No |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? | No |
Date Discovered:
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 29 Jan 2009
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
"Budget 2009", Government of Canada, http://www.budget.gc.ca/2009/pdf/budget-planbugetaire-eng.pdf
Government Response:
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