Federal Government Suspends Access to Contracts for MP Randy Boissonnault’s Former Medical Supply Company

Amid controversy surrounding Global Health Imports Corporation (GHI), a medical supply company co-founded by MP Randy Boissonnault, the federal government has decided to temporarily suspend access to federal procurement contracts for the company. The decision comes after reports that GHI claimed to be “Indigenous-owned” while bidding for a federal contract in 2020.

Boissonnault, who served as the employment minister, has distanced himself from the business since his re-election in 2021, denying any involvement in its operations. The suspension, announced by Public Services and Procurement Canada, will last for 90 days and may be extended pending a final decision on GHI’s status under the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy.

According to the department, GHI currently holds only one active contract with Elections Canada, which issued a “full stop-work” order to the company on Nov. 20, the same day Boissonnault resigned from his cabinet position. The contract in question did not have an Indigenous set-aside requirement, and Elections Canada has confirmed that no deliverables have been received and no payments have been made against it.

The situation raises questions about the transparency and integrity of the procurement process, particularly in light of the company’s alleged misrepresentation of its ownership status. As the investigation unfolds, stakeholders will be closely monitoring the developments to ensure accountability and fairness in government contracting.

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