Department of Public Works and Government Services Act

Marginal note:Person who may complain

• 22.2 (1) A person may only file a complaint referred to in paragraph 22.1(3)(b) or (c) if that person is a Canadian supplier within the meaning of article 521 of the agreement referred to in paragraph 22.1(3)(b) and meets any requirements prescribed by the regulations.

• Marginal note:Timing of complaint

  (2) The complaint may only be filed after the award of the contract to which the complaint relates.

• Marginal note:Findings and recommendations

  (3) The Procurement Ombudsman shall, within the period after the complaint is filed that may be established by the regulations, provide the complainant, the relevant minister and the Minister with the Procurement Ombudsman’s fin­dings and any recommendations.

• Marginal note:Limitation

  (4) The Procurement Ombudsman may not recommend the cancellation of the contract to which the complaint relates.