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On October 13, 2023, the Government of Canada launched a Request for Proposals (RFP).

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Bidding teams were evaluated by six expert committees overseen by an independent fairness monitor.

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Throughout the spring and summer of 2023, Canada sought input from Indigenous communities and organizations on the Request for Proposals (RFP) Summary.

VIA HFR’s Corporate Secretary and interim Chief Executive Officer, Marc-Olivier Ranger spoke with the Senate Standing Committee on National Finance. His remarks covered the project’s progress, next steps, the corporate budget and the procurement process.

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Decisions are better when many perspectives are considered.

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Explore the multi-phased process that will lead to the delivery of HFR for Canadians; from selection of a private partner to co-develop and delivery.

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