Military eyes external contracts as cost-saving measure
The Canadian Forces are looking to reduce spending on service contracts with private firms as a means of reining in a budget shortfall, Canada’s top
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Military eyes external contracts as cost-saving measure
The Canadian Forces are looking to reduce spending on service contracts with private firms as a means of reining in a budget shortfall, Canada’s top
Opinion: From Geek Girl Dinners to Social Capital Conferences
When I first heard of the networking event Geek Girl Dinners Ottawa, I remember thinking, “I wish I had thought of that.” What a great idea: bring
Opinion: Ottawa’s boardwalk empire
Yet, for almost 150 years, there’s been scant effort to exploit the immediate surrounding area for the public interest. The Gatineau waterfront has been despoiled
Opinion: RjR Innovations’ special blend
Robert Beauchamp started Ottawa’s RjR Innovations in 2004 with a Visa credit card and a $10,000 laptop he bought to run virtual environments for clients. It started
Give Canadian firms bigger role in DND contracts: panel
An independent report has produced a number of prescriptions for Canada’s ailing military procurement system, but stops short of suggesting how the Harper government should
Opinion: Refusing to settle for less
Candace Enman says she loves working at the Welch Group – even though her first stint with the local accounting firm ended in 2000. The
Lockheed Martin establishes Canadian HQ in Ottawa
Defence firm Lockheed Martin Canada is opening a new corporate headquarters office in downtown Ottawa to provide a single point of contact for all clients
Industry officials made a public pitch Friday to drum up support for the controversial F-35 fighter jet program, highlighting the technical progress made in recent
EODC wins $3.75M military contract
A local armour manufacturer will help the Canadian Armed Forces upgrade some of its equipment after being awarded a subcontract worth $3.75 million. EODC Inc. will
Opinion: ‘Venice on the Ottawa’
The heart of the nation’s capital could see a dramatic transformation within a few years. What is envisioned is a massive redevelopment of Chaudière Island,
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