US EditionTie Goes to Canada in Island Regional District's New Purchasing Policy
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, JUL 18 – The Regional District of Nanaimo adopted a policy favoring Canadian vendors when bids tie, with nearly $85 million spent on Canadian suppliers in 2024, officials said.
- The Regional District of Nanaimo approved recommendations to support the 'buy Canadian' policy during their board meeting on July 8.
- A local vendor is defined as one that is based in Canada and employs Canadians.
- The policy change will award bids to local vendors if their offers are otherwise equal.
- In 2024, the RDN spent about $1.3 million with U.S. vendors and nearly $33 million within its region.
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