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March 07, 2014

HALIFAX REGIONAL COUNCIL WON’T GIVE LOCAL FIRMS AN EDGE ON TENDER BIDS

March 07, 2014/ RuralLife.ca

Source: The Chronicle Herald

When it comes to their own money, most regional councillors say they choose to buy local, but when it comes to Halifax’s municipal coffers, they won’t always do the same. Regional council has approved a motion that would keep local firms from getting an edge on the competition on tenders put out by city hall. Councillors had asked staff to look at the practicality of such a policy last year, and a report this week recommended against it.(read more)