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CAVPA News Alert: Provinces respond to tariffs

Ontario bans US-based companies on provincial contracts

Province-wide procurement ban - Doug Ford announced a sweeping ban on U.S.-based companies participating in government procurement. 

He notes Ontario and its agencies spend approximately $30 billion annually on procurement, a revenue stream American firms will now be cut off from. 

“U.S.-based businesses will now lose out on tens of billions of dollars in revenues,” Ford said. “They only have President Trump to blame.” 

He also called on all 444 municipalities across Ontario to follow suit and implement similar bans at the local level.

CTV News Article - Full List of Ontario Retaliatory Actions

Nova Scotia Announcement from Premier Tim Houston

"We will immediately limit access to provincial procurement for American businesses. They can no longer bid on provincial business. We are also actively seeking options to cancel existing contracts and reject bids outright until President Trump removes his unlawful tariffs."

"We will also take any step we can to support Nova Scotians through this incredibly difficult time."

Nova Scotia News Release - Statement on U.S. Tariffs

Note to members:

“CAVPA recommends that any members who are bidding for federal or provincial government events/business make a point that Encore is a U.S. owned company.”