The practice group at Dentons is well-placed to assist both suppliers and buyers in public procurement projects and is frequently instructed by tech, government authorities, retail and healthcare-sector clients. The department is directed by Toronto-based Paul Lalonde, who has experience representing clients in government-contracting disputes before the Federal Court of Canada and provincial tribunals. Lalonde’s expertise takes in the full procurement lifecycle, including pre-tender activities, the bidding process, contract administration, termination and related disputes. Sean Stephenson is an additional key contact for government contracting mandates.

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Key clients

  • Amazon Web Services
  • Waterfront Toronto
  • Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
  • Montréal’s University Health Services Centres CHUM, MUHC, Sainte-Justine UHC
  • TeamDynamix
  • VF Worldwide Holdings
  • West-Can Seal Coating
  • FTI Professional Grade
  • Tiree Facility Solutions
  • IBI Group
  • Department of Justice Canada
  • Fox News Network
  • Lifelabs
  • Campbell Drug Stores
  • Forensic Technology Canada

Work highlights

  • Advised the Department of Justice and Transport Canada on the procurement process for Canada’s major High Frequency Rail project.
  • Represented Campbell Drug Stores in litigation on behalf of client against Public Services and Procurement Canada/Public Health Agency of Canada in connection with a major pandemic-related purchase of surgical gowns.
  • Engaged as an expert witness by Fox News in connection with Canadian government contracting loss allegations made by Smartmatic in its multi-million dollar defamation claim against Fox and others.

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Paul Lalonde