Buy Ontario Procurement Directive
To support Ontario’s economic interests, the province has introduced the (effective April 13, 2026), requiring Broader Public Sector entities to prioritize Ontario and Canadian goods and services in procurement.
The Directive consolidates:
- Building Ontario Businesses Initiative (BOBI), effective April 1, 2024
- Procurement Restriction Policy (U.S. businesses), effective March 4, 2025
- New strategic procurement requirements for capital infrastructure and light-duty fleet vehicles, effective April 13, 2026
In parallel, the Tri-Agency has updated the Guidelines to Financial Administration (TAGFA) to reference the federal Buy Canadian Policy, encouraging prioritization of Canadian suppliers and Canadian content in Tri-Agency funded procurement, where appropriate.
成人大片 Procurement Services has negotiated many preferred vendor agreements, which are exempt from these policies. Where practical, use Mustang Market catalogues, or other established vendor lists, as a simple way to ensure compliance. For all other requisitions, these policies will need to be considered during your procurement processes.
For more details and How to Comply: click here
For additional assistance, please attend one of our Procurement Workshops or email procurement@uwo.ca
