In this month’s newsreel roundup of Canadian and international newsreel trends, Alberta faces ongoing scrutiny over the AHS controversy; Montreal’s inspector general probes a lost bid dispute; Saskatchewan, Calgary, and BC deal with trade war and foreign supply chain issues; Scotland rejects “social value” considerations in a ferry bid; and Fort Myers, New Jersey, and Malta deal with procurement disruptions due to bid protests.

Alberta Health Under Fire Over Procurement Probe

Montreal Inspector to Investigate Lost Bid

Saskatchewan Maintains US Suppliers

Calgary Fire Dept Relies on US Equipment

No Canadian Bids for BC Ferry Tender

Scotland Rejects “Social Value” in Ferry Bid

NY State Watchdog Finds More Pandemic Waste

Fort Myers Sued for Cancelling Single Bid

NJ Cancels $92 Transit Bid Over Protest

Maltese Bid Protest Leads to Re-Evaluation