In this week’s newsreel, a former federal minister is entangled in an alleged lobbying controversy; PEI spends $250K on NHL ads; Saskatchewan faces opposition to US outsourcing; Montreal probes a bidding process while boosting local business; Jamaica, China, and Mozambique implement procurement reforms; and a South Carolina P-card probe leads to multiple firings.

Former Minister in Alleged Lobbying Controversy

PEI Spends $250K on NHL Ads

Saskatchewan Opposition Challenges US Contract

Montreal Councillor Demands Bidding Probe

Montreal Aims to Boost Local Business

Jamaica Expands Registration Certificates

China Adopts Abnormally Low Bid Rules

Mozambique Launches eProcurement System

Four Plead Guilty to Rigging Sports Equipment Bids

Fort Myers Sued Over Rejected Bid

South Carolina P-Card Probe Leads to Firings