Under the Buy Ontario Act, the government has issued the:
These directives require public sector entities to comply with requirements for public sector procurements.
For more information, consult the Buy Ontario page.
Buy Ontario Procurement Directive
As of April 13, 2026, the Buy Ontario Procurement Directive is in effect for:
- government entities (ministries, provincial agencies, Independent Electricity System Operator and Ontario Power Generation and each of its subsidiaries)
- designated broader public sector (BPS) organizations within the meaning of the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010
Government entities and designated BPS organizations must also continue to comply with the OPS/BPS Procurement Directives, as well as other directives/entity-specific policies related to procurement.
The Buy Ontario Procurement Directive:
- consolidates the existing Building Ontario Businesses Initiative (BOBI)
- updates the BOBI policy thresholds to align with trade agreements (Note: the procurement thresholds in the OPS and BPS Procurement Directives have been updated as well).
- consolidates the Procurement Restriction Policy from being a standalone policy into the Directive
- introduces new requirements for light-duty fleet passenger vehicles and capital infrastructure projects
Procurement rationale form
For broader public sector organizations, your funding ministry may tell you to complete a Procurement Rationale Report Form for new, in-scope procurements that are:
- $121,200 and greater
- not leveraging a bulk buying agreement or
- two years or more in length including extensions
Guidance for ministries, provincial agencies and designated broader public sector entities
- Building Ontario Businesses Initiative – A Guide for Public Sector Buyers
- Procurement Restriction Policy (U.S.) – A Guide for Public Sector Buyers
- Capital Infrastructure Policy – A Guide for Public Sector Buyers
- Fleet Vehicle Policy – A Guide for Public Sector Buyers
Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directive
As of April 13, 2026, the Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directive is in effect.
The Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directive introduces procurement requirements for light-duty fleet passenger vehicles and capital infrastructure projects.
The table below specifies the dates that each of the requirements of this Directive take effect for specific municipal sector entities.
| Organization | Municipalities | Local Boards | Municipal Services Corporations* |
| Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directive | April 13, 2026 | June 1, 2026 | June 1, 2026 |
| Sub-Section: Fleet Vehicles | April 13, 2026 | June 1, 2026 | June 1, 2026 |
| Sub-Section: Capital Infrastructure | May 15, 2026 | June 1, 2026 | June 1, 2026 |
*Municipal services corporations are prescribed as public sector entities under the Buy Ontario Act (Public Sector Procurement), 2025
Guidance for municipalities, local boards and municipal service corporations
- Capital Infrastructure Policy A Guide for Public Sector Buyers
- Fleet Vehicle Policy – A Guide for Public Sector Buyers
Training
Supply Ontario is hosting a series of information sessions for procurement staff to provide an overview of these directives. Space is limited and sessions will close once capacity is reached.
Registration:
For OPS and agencies, sign up here.
For broader public sector, sign up here.
For municipalities, sign up here.
Continue to check this site for updates and information on awareness and training sessions.