Why Canoe?

Municipalities, public sector entities, and not-for-profit organizations are subject to specific trade legislation that mandates how major financial decisions are made, records are kept, and information is shared with the public. The Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) is the national legislation that governs this across every region in Canada.

Due to these agreements, member organizations must ensure purchases made fall within the guidelines and must have proper documentation as proof. As some of the requirements impose significant regulatory requirements, procurement can be a very large, very time-consuming process for members. Canoe handles this compliance on behalf of members through a Canada-wide tendering process and centralized financial reporting, greatly reducing the red tape members and approved suppliers are typically required to navigate.