Public engagement

During the Lachine Canal revitalization work, the federal government and the City of Montreal will call on private business for many contracts. People can also apply for a job in the federal public service in relation to the national historic site. The Government of Canada recruits its employees through:

• the Public Service Commission of Canada.

The government also offers a program for students:

• the Federal Student Work Experience Program .

For businesses , the procedure is different. Here is the information on service proposals and on the suppliers' banks and inventories.

Work managed by the Government of Canada

The purchasing procedures and policies of the Government of Canada are formulated to ensure access, competition, and equity. Interested entrepreneurs should register with or subscribe to the following indexes:

Goods and services

For procurement contracts whose estimated cost is:

• Less than $25 000:
  Contracts Canada
  Tel.: (514) 496-3390
• Equal or superior to $25 000:
  MERX Index
  Tel.: 1-800-964-MERX (6379)
  Fax: 1-888-235-5800

Consultation for architecture and engineering

For procurement contracts whose estimated cost is:

• Less than $84 400:
  SPEC (computerized selection system for consultants and allocation of procurement contracts)
  Tel.: (514) 496-3390
  Fax: (514) 496-3822
• Equal or superior to $84 000:
  MERX Index
  Tel.: 1-800-964-MERX (6379)
  Fax: 1-888-235-5800

Construction

For procurement contracts whose estimated cost is:

• Less than $60 000:
  ACCORD Index
  Tel.: (514) 496-3390
  Fax: (514) 496-3822
• Equal or superior to $60 000:
  MERX Index
  Tel.: 1-800-964-MERX (6379)
  Fax: 1-888-235-5800

Work managed by the City of Montreal

Accès-Montreal offices will give you all the information you need.

From Montréal, dial 311; from outside the island, dial 514-872-0311.