Agenda - February 25, 2015

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm (Teleconference)

Welcome and opening remarks

(1:30 pm – 1:40 pm)

• Set the context and provide information and updates which are of interest to members
• Approve Terms of Reference for the SAC (revised version provided in advance)

Lead

• Claire Caloren, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Acquisitions Branch
• Hicham Adra, President, Ardan Fitzroy Enterprises
• Co-Chairs,  Supplier Advisory Committee

Supplier Advisory Committee sub-committees – update on progress by Office of Primary Interests and members

(1:40 pm – 2:00 pm)

• Professional Services Sub-Committee (10 minutes)
• Risk Management Sub-Committee (10 minutes)

Lead

• Normand Masse, Director General, Services and Technology Acquisition Management Sector
• Gail Bradshaw, Director General, Policy, Risk, Integrity, & Strategic Management Sector

Update: Public Works and Government Services Canada small and medium enterprise study

(2:00 pm – 2:45 pm)

• Provide members with an update on progress and the draft questionnaire for the study (10 minutes)
• Provide an update on recent survey of suppliers (15 mins.)
• Discussion: approach and assistance from SAC members on both initiatives (20 minutes)
  • What potential avenues could Office of Small and Medium Enterprises and Strategic Engagement utilize to promote the Study to existing and new suppliers?
  • Specifically, how do we reach the suppliers who do not currently supply to GoC?
  • Which top three trends in the supplier’s environment should Office of Small and Medium Enterprises and Strategic Engagement be conscious of as we move this study forward and procurement reform?

Lead

• Desmond Gray, Director General, Office of Small and Medium Enterprises and Strategic Engagement
• Lynn Ménard, Director, Barrier Analysis and Reduction Directorate, Office of Small and Medium Enterprises and Strategic Engagement

Roundtable & closing remarks

(2:45 pm – 3:00 pm)

• Setting the agenda for June 2015

Lead

• Claire Caloren, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Acquisitions Branch
• Hicham Adra, President, Ardan Fitzroy Enterprises
• All