ELECTED OFFICIALS GUIDE
This Guide is for elected officials who want to leverage the power of social procurement to support their community.
As the unfolding trade war between Canada and the United States looms, supply chains are at risk of disruption, and communities face economic and social challenges. Although the tariffs planned by Canadian and the United States have been delayed, governments and other purchasers in Canada need solutions to ensure community resilience and reduce risk.
While the current context can create a sense of fear and uncertainty, it also presents an opportunity to leverage spend to achieve community resiliency and strategic priorities.
The Elected Officials Guide includes information on the BC Social Procurement Initiative, BCSPI supports for members, social and local procurement myths and facts, FAQ, and key messages to support your community’s social procurement journey.
BCSPI Member Support
Please contact Em Woykin-Miller, BCSPI’s Project Coordinator for all BCSPI membership enquiries and assistance:
E-mail: em@buysocialcanada.com
Please Note: The ideas, opinions, and suggestions provided are intended to promote best practices in procurement related to social procurement values and outcomes only. We are not commenting on a document in its entirety as a strategy or as a final product; we are not providing legal advice during any discussions, including telephone conversations or email transmissions. Any sample clauses, statements, checklists, training materials. and / or documents are provided as a framework for your consideration and are not legal advice on your specific procurement or contractual arrangements. Should you require legal advice, please consult your own professional advisors prior to entering into any legal agreements or arrangements.