OPBA Ignite Session
February 25, 2025 - 1:00 - 2:30 PM ET
Registration closes February 24, 2025, 12:00 PM ET

With U.S. tariffs looming, some premiers warn that retaliatory trade sanctions could backfire, sparking a national unity crisis between Canada’s federal and provincial governments. This session delves into the challenges faced by “Team Canada,” highlighting the track record of federal and provincial leaders in negotiating trade deals and addressing procurement-related treaty compliance. It will also explore whether local Canadian public institutions should consider imposing tendering sanctions against U.S. suppliers.

Presenter: Paul Emanuelli
General Counsel and Managing Director of The Procurement Office

Paul Emanuelli is an internationally renowned author and procurement lawyer with over 25 years of experience in public procurement. Recognized by Who’s Who Legal as one of the top ten public procurement lawyers globally, Paul is a leading authority in public procurement practices.

His expertise includes advising public institutions on strategic procurement governance and overseeing high-profile technology and public infrastructure projects. Over the past two decades, Paul has trained and presented to thousands of procurement professionals across North America, partnering with leading industry organizations.

Before founding The Procurement Office, Paul served as Crown Counsel with the Ontario Attorney General, where he led the Government of Ontario’s Procurement Lawyers Group and provided counsel on major procurement initiatives.

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