OECM is presenting.
The Municipal Finance Officers’ Association (MFOA) is offering a procurement workshop that provides municipal professionals with the opportunity to engage with current topics in procurement policy and by-law development. OECM is presenting this session as part of MFOA’s ongoing efforts to support knowledge development in public sector procurement.
This workshop will feature a full-day session, combining presentations, applied learning, and group discussions to support practical understanding and policy development.
Workshop Date / Time:
Kingston Session
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (EST)
Venue: Kingston Marriott, 285 King St. E, Kingston
London Session
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (EST)
Venue: Four Points by Sheraton, 1150 Wellington Road South, London
Can’t make it in-person?
MFOA will be live streaming on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (EST).
What to Expect:
- A structured review of municipal procurement by-law fundamentals, including legal, social, environmental, and legislative considerations
- Insights from practitioners across legal, supply chain, and municipal leadership roles
- Discussion of ESGI (Environmental, Social, Governance, Indigenous) considerations in procurement policy
- Review of recent case law, proposed legislation, and regulatory developments impacting procurement
- Exploration of current supply chain conditions, including tariffs and market pressures
- Interactive exercises supporting the development or update of a municipal procurement by-law
Presenters:
- Patrice Likamshum
Director, Business Development, OECM - Dan Munshaw
Business Development Advisor, OECM - Brad McLellan
Counsel, WeirFoulds LLP - Vakul Arora
Senior Manager, Procurement & Supply Services, City of London
OECM Contact: For more information, please contact our dedicated Customer Support Team at customersupport@oecm.ca or 1-844-OECM-900 (1-844-632-6900).

