The face of terrorism has changed radically in the last few years.  Attacks are no longer planned years in advance and identifiable to law enforcement through chatter and trends, they are now carried out by lone wolves that give no …

How do you find your perfect Training Partner? by Ken Kavanagh, Founder & CEO of Orion Learning Ask training organizations these seven questions and you could find the training that fits your expectations and needs. Finding the right training organization …

The Power and the Peril of the Privilege Clause by Lindsay Parcells LLM, LLB, MBA As procurement professionals know, Canadian courts have established a clear duty on the part of owners and respondents to respect the terms of ‘Contract A,’ …

“Smart Contracts”: Magic, Myth or Misnormer? by Paul Humbert The potential to use blockchain technology to create so-called “smart contracts” for a variety of commercial transactions has been much in the news lately. Some see the objective as using the …

What’s a GPO and Why Should You Care? by Lise Patry BA | Sc | LLB | ICD.D | NECI Instructor| Patry Law A group purchasing organization, or ‘GPO’, is an entity whose fundamental purpose is to allow its members …

by Larry Berglund, SCMP, MBA, FSCMA Presentations Plus Training & Consulting Inc. Ideas are easy. Implementing them is the challenge. Leadership in organizational structures is fleeting. Leaders take on the tough tasks and provide a vision and direction for attaining …

What can you do to ensure your software development projects are successful and avoid costly redesigns. Part One in the Series: Software Development Guide for Business Leader. When you do as much custom development as we do, we hear a …

North Pacific Roadbuilders Ltd. v Aecom Canada Ltd, 2013 SKQB 148 The duty to provide accurate information to contractors is of paramount importance, as the verdict in this case from Saskatchewan’s Court of Queen’s Bench demonstrates. Failing to do so, …

Is it a good idea to add a “this RFx is non-binding” clause in our RFx template? by Lise Patry, ba sc (chem eng), llb, icd.d, Patry Law Owners seeking shelter from the legal risks associated with Contract A are …

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS CFTA Implications by Lise Patry, B.A.Sc., LLB, ICD.D Will the Canadian Free Trade Agreement that came into effect July 1 impact my ability to engage with GPOs? Thanks for this interesting question. It will come as good …