Defence Construction Canada has issued an advance procurement notice for a potential construction-management contract to recapitalize infrastructure at the Whitehorse Cadet Training Centre in Yukon. The multi-year program would renovate existing buildings and demolish and reconstruct selected facilities across a site containing 39 buildings with approximately 5,000 m² of floor area. This is not yet a bid solicitation or request for proposals; the actual solicitation is anticipated in Winter 2027, subject to Department of National Defence approval, and the dates listed here apply to the advance notice.
Defence Construction Canada’s Quebec Region is soliciting snow-removal services for parking areas and sidewalks at the Canadian Forces Housing Agency site in Valcartier, Quebec. The solicitation requires lump-sum pricing and electronic bid submission through MERX. Bids close on November 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST.
Defence Construction Canada seeks design-build teams to design and construct the new Combat Training and Integration Centre – Pacific at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt, British Columbia, using a modified design-build approach. The rough-order-of-magnitude construction cost estimate is approximately $190 million. Qualified firms must submit their proposals through the MERX Electronic Bidding System.
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Strategy 2026
Date: May 5, 2021Type: Strategic Plan
This document outlines a five-year strategy and action plan focused on workplace well-being and mental health for the CDC team. The plan prioritizes ensuring the health and well-being of the team through four key initiatives: improving existing policies and programs for care and training, providing mental health training, offering training and tools for financial, physical, and psychological health, and promoting engagement activities like the Wellness Passport.
CDC Strategy
Date: Apr 20, 2021Type: Strategic Plan
The CDC's new Strategy 2.0 aims to advance its diversity and inclusion journey, building upon existing progress in establishing a welcoming and inclusive workplace. Developed by and for employees, this strategy outlines eight key priorities with measurable objectives. Core commitments include attracting and retaining diverse talent, fostering a greater culture of inclusion through training and awareness, celebrating diversity, and integrating diversity and inclusion into all organizational practices. The overarching goal is to make diversity and inclusion a daily reality within the organization.
Defence Construction Canada Corporate Plan Summary 2026-2031
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This Corporate Plan Summary for Defence Construction Canada (DCC) outlines its strategic direction and financial projections for the 2026-2031 planning period. The plan is designed to meet the infrastructure and environmental needs of the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces by providing timely, effective, and efficient support services. Key strategic themes include People, Service Delivery, Business Management, and Leadership and Governance, focusing on engaging a competent workforce, delivering innovative and value-added services, maintaining robust business management, and providing visionary leadership. The plan emphasizes significant growth, digital modernization, talent management, financial stability, and advancing initiatives in Indigenous Reconciliation, accessibility, diversity, and environmental sustainability.
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