Recent Canada–U.S. trade developments have heightened the focus on strengthening Ontario and Canadian supply chains and supporting domestic businesses through public procurement.
As public sector, broader public sector, and municipal organizations review their supply chains and planned procurements to identify opportunities to shift purchasing toward Ontario and Canadian businesses, OECM is ready to help our customers meet their operational needs and procurement obligations.
OECM is Here to Support Your Procurement Needs
(clearly identified on OECM’s Marketplace for ease of use)
How OECM Can Support Your Procurement Planning
If your organization is reviewing its supply chain or planned procurements, OECM can help you:
- Identify Supplier Partners classified as Canadian Businesses
- Explore relevant Supplier Partner options across OECM agreements
- Navigate applicable procurement requirements
- Determine how OECM agreements can support your operational and procurement needs
OECM’s dedicated Customer Support team is available to provide procurement support based on your organization’s needs.
Finding Canadian Business Supplier Partners
OECM introduced Marketplace enhancements that make Canadian Business Supplier Partners easier to identify. Canadian flag icons appear beside their names across agreement pages and throughout OECM’s Marketplace. Customers can also use the Canadian Supplier filter, where available, and consult OECM’s downloadable Marketplace Guide.
For examples of Ontario-based manufacturers available through OECM agreements, explore the Bill 72 in Action series, featuring four manufacturers available through OECM’s Custodial and Janitorial Supplies, Equipment, and Related Services agreement and highlighting their contributions to Ontario’s public sector supply chain.
Supporting Compliant Procurement
OECM is fully aligned with the applicable Buy Ontario and Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directives. All current OECM agreements remain compliant and available for use.
Customers can continue to procure with confidence, knowing applicable provincial requirements are incorporated into OECM’s sourcing processes.
For detailed information about OECM’s compliance, the directives, and applicable procurement requirements, visit The Buy Ontario and Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directives.
Connect with OECM for Procurement Support
OECM continues to closely monitor the evolving trade environment and will keep customers informed of relevant developments, including updates from Supplier Partners and industries that may be affected by tariffs or changing trade conditions.
OECM’s dedicated Customer Support team is ready to help you explore Supplier Partner options, navigate Marketplace agreements and plan procurements in alignment with applicable requirements.
Connect with us to discuss how OECM can support your organization’s procurement needs.
Email: customersupport@oecm.ca
Phone: 1-844-OECM-900 (1-844-632-6900)
