Buy Ontario

Under the Buy Ontario Act, the government has issued the: 

• Buy Ontario Procurement Directive
• Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directive

These directives require public sector entities to comply with requirements for public sector procurements.  

	Procurement Restriction Policy	Building Ontario Businesses Initiative	Fleet Vehicle Policy	Capital Infrastructure Policy
Ontario Public Service (OPS)	X	X	X	X
Broader Public Sector (BPS)	X	X	X	X
Municipalities	–	–	X	X

For more information, consult the Buy Ontario page. 

Buy Ontario Procurement Directive  

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 

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 

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. 

Guidance for ministries, provincial agencies and designated broader public sector entities  

• Buy Ontario Act Frequently Asked Questions
• Building Ontario Businesses Initiative – A Guide for Public Sector Buyers  
• Procurement Restriction Policy (U.S.) – A Guide for Public Sector Buyers  
  • Frequently Asked Questions: Procurement Restriction Policy (U.S.) 
• Capital Infrastructure Policy – A Guide for Public Sector Buyers 
  • Frequently Asked Questions: Capital Infrastructure Policy 
• Fleet Vehicle Policy – A Guide for Public Sector Buyers 
  • Frequently Asked Questions: Fleet Vehicles 

Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directive 

The Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directive is in effect for:

• municipalities
• local boards
• municipal services corporations

The Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directive:

• introduces procurement requirements for light-duty fleet passenger vehicles and capital infrastructure projects.  

Guidance for municipalities, local boards and municipal service corporations 

• Buy Ontario Act Frequently Asked Questions
• Capital Infrastructure Policy A Guide for Public Sector Buyers
  • Frequently Asked Questions: Capital Infrastructure Policy
• Fleet Vehicle Policy – A Guide for Public Sector Buyers
  • Frequently Asked Questions: Fleet Vehicles

Have Questions About the Buy Ontario Act? Join Our Q&A

Have questions about the Buy Ontario Procurement Directive? Join us for a Q&A session on June 24! Our team will be available to provide answers and support. You’re also welcome to submit your questions in advance when you register. If you’re interested in attending, please use the link below to sign up.

Buy Ontario Procurement Directive – Q&A Session – Fill out form