Ontario-specific, application-based training will help OPS and BPS organizations strengthen procurement practices and implement best practices aligned with provincial direction and Buy Ontario objectives.
Supply Ontario has entered an exclusive collaboration agreement with the National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders (NISCL) to deliver practical, Ontario‑specific training that strengthens procurement best practices across the province’s public sector. The initiative supports government Buy Ontario objectives by equipping teams with hands‑on tools, ethical standards, and best practices tailored to Ontario’s procurement directive environment.
Through this collaboration, Supply Ontario will build on NISCL’s established curriculum by integrating Ontario‑specific, application‑based learning tailored to the province’s procurement environment. The training will support the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Broader Public Sector (BPS), and municipalities in applying provincial policies, directives, and tools consistently and effectively.
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“Strong procurement practices are essential to delivering high-quality public services and maximizing value for taxpayers. This exclusive collaboration with NISCL will build a stronger foundation for procurement excellence across Ontario. It provides practical, Ontario-specific training that reflects the province’s unique policy and regulatory environment. Together, we are helping public sector organizations strengthen capability, increase consistency, and advance ethical, modern procurement practices that support Ontario’s economic and public service priorities.”
— Jamie Wallace, CEO, Supply Ontario
“This collaboration marks a significant milestone in advancing the modernization and standardization of public procurement in Ontario. By combining industry expertise with accessible, relevant professional development, we are helping create a more consistent, capable, and future-ready procurement workforce.
At NISCL, our mission is to elevate the procurement and supply chain profession by connecting education with industry needs and empowering aspiring and established procurement leaders with the skills to succeed. We are proud to collaborate on initiatives that strengthen workforce readiness, support lifelong learning, and ultimately enable Ontario public procurement to deliver greater value, innovation, and public trust for the communities they serve.”
— Al Azhar Khalfan, President and CEO, National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders
What the collaboration delivers
- Stronger procurement capability across Ontario’s public sector, equipping organizations with the skills and judgment to deliver consistent, compliant, and value‑driven procurement outcomes
- Clear and practical application of Ontario procurement policies and directives, supporting confident decision‑making and accountability across OPS and BPS organizations
- Modern, ethical procurement practices aligned with Buy Ontario objectives, enabling fair, transparent processes that support Ontario’s economic and public service priorities
- Measurable improvements in procurement maturity and outcomes, translating policy into practice and delivering greater value for Ontarians
The first Ontario‑specific courses are expected to roll out in fall 2026. Delivered through flexible, modular learning formats, this initiative marks the first phase of a long-term roadmap to embed Ontario-specific procurement expertise into NISCL’s Public Sector Procurement curriculum and create a consistent, province-wide learning pathway for public procurement professionals.
About Supply Ontario
Supply Ontario is a Government of Ontario agency mandated to strengthen and modernize supply chain management across Ontario’s public sector. With more than 6,000 public sector entities procuring approximately $30 billion annually to support the delivery of critical health, education and other public services, Supply Ontario plays a key role to help ensure our public service delivery partners have access to high-quality, timely, reliable products at the best value.
About National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders
National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders (NISCL) is one of Canada’s largest communities for procurement and supply chain professionals. Our vision is to enhance the employer recognition for supply chain profession through development of functional and leadership excellence.
Fuelled by a vision that has the future of procurement and supply chain at its core, NISCL is committed to strengthening the supply chain network, which embodies end to end supply chain and its key functions. The profession has never been more vital to the progress of the Canadian economy and as the profession continues to be in the spotlight, we are on a steadfast path to deliver on our purpose: to promote awareness of the important role of the profession in today’s geopolitical environment, as well as the career potential within the field.