Buy Ontario
Under the Buy Ontario Act, the government has issued the:
These directives require public sector entities to comply with requirements for public sector procurements.
For more information, consult the Buy Ontario page.
Buy Ontario Procurement Directive
The Buy Ontario Procurement Directive is in effect for:
government entities (ministries, provincial agencies, Independent Electricity System Operator and Ontario Power Generation and each of its subsidiaries)
designated broader public sector (BPS) organizations within the meaning of the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010
The Buy Ontario Procurement Directive:
consolidates the existing Building Ontario Businesses Initiative (BOBI)
updates the BOBI policy thresholds to align with trade agreements (Note: the procurement thresholds in the OPS and BPS Procurement Directives have been updated as well).
consolidates the Procurement Restriction Policy from being a standalone policy into the Directive
introduces new requirements for light-duty fleet passenger vehicles and capital infrastructure projects
Government entities and designated BPS organizations must also continue to comply with the OPS/BPS Procurement Directives, as well as other directives/entity-specific policies related to procurement.
Guidance for ministries, provincial agencies and designated broader public sector entities
Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directive
The Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directive is in effect for:
municipalities
local boards
municipal services corporations
The Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directive:
introduces procurement requirements for light-duty fleet passenger vehicles and capital infrastructure projects.
Guidance for municipalities, local boards and municipal service corporations
Training
We are not currently offering training or information sessions for buyers. Please check this page for updates as we explore new ways to support you.
Vendor training can be found on the Training page.