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TABLE OF CONTENTS

REPORT

I. INTRODUCTION

II. SUMMARY OF MAJOR CONCLUSIONS

III. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS

FINAL RECOMMENDATION

IV. FINDINGS

A. Progress to Date

B. Need to Strengthen Treasury Board Contracting Policies

C. Lack of Public Awareness of the Contracting Process

D. Open Bidding Service

E. Competition and Sole Source Contracts

F. Growth in Contract Amendments

G. Need for an Accurate Data Base for Contracting Activity

H. Improved Annual Reporting to Parliament

Appendix A - List of witnesses, 1st Session

Appendix B - List of Witnesses, 2nd Session

Appendix C - List of Submissions, 1st Session

Appendix D - List of Submissions, 2nd Session

REQUEST FOR GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

DISSENTING OPINION OF THE BLOC QUÉBÉCOIS

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

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