Supporting Public Procurement Professionals Across Canada
OPBA connects, educates, and empowers public sector procurement practitioners through community, learning, and leadership.
Public Procurement Learning Lab
OPBA Learning Hub
Visit OPBA's Public Procurement Learning Lab for practical procurement courses and growing Pro-D opportunities - designed for OPBA members and public sector procurement professionals across Canada.
Policy & Sector Updates
Current updates impacting public procurement professionals
awards & Scholarships
OPBA-Canoe Scholarship
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
In partnership with Canoe Procurement Group of Canada, OPBA is launching a $20,000 national scholarship program to support learning and professional development in public procurement.
Open to professionals across Canada, this initiative helps build skills and advance careers through PPLL.
Public Procurement Benchmarking Report (Now Available)
OPBA’s Public Procurement Benchmarking Report ioffers a comprehensive view of procurement structures, processes, and trends based on responses from public agencies across Canada. OPBA members have access to the full report. Non-members can purchase the report. Access details will be shared soon.
Legislation update
Buy Ontario Procurement Directive
Ontario’s Buy Ontario Procurement Directive introduces new requirements for public sector purchasing, with a focus on prioritizing Ontario and Canadian goods and services. The directive outlines expectations for areas such as fleet and infrastructure procurement and provides guidance to support implementation.
Connect with the OPBA Community
Member tools for connection, updates, and professional support.
- MemberConnect: Members-Only: Ask questions, share insights, and learn from peers.
- Member Directory: Find and connect with OPBA members.
- Jobs: Explore public procurement opportunities.
- Caveat Emptor e-News: Read the latest OPBA news and insights.
- Partners: View OPBA partners and supporters.
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Upcoming Courses and Webinars
Upcoming Pro-D Webinars
Upcoming Procurement Meetings
Upcoming Principles Courses
Upcoming PPS Courses
NIGP Foundations Courses
Annual Events (In-Person)
About OPBA
The Ontario Public Buyers Association (OPBA) is a member-driven association supporting public procurement professionals across Canada through learning, community, and leadership.
Professional Community
A member-driven association connecting public procurement professionals across municipalities, broader public sector, education, healthcare, transit, and more.
Learning & Development
Access practical training, certificate programs, and Pro-D opportunities through the Public Procurement Learning Lab (PPLL).
Integrity & Accountability
Members uphold integrity in the stewardship of public funds and ensure fairness and transparency in procurement.
Membership Benefits
Build your network, strengthen your skills, and elevate your impact as a public procurement professional by joining OPBA.
Ways to Engage with OPBA
Coming up at OPBA
Leadership Day (April 2026)
A focused in-person experience for senior public procurement leaders. Coming soon.
Membership
Explore OPBA Membership Benefits
Learn how OPBA supports your career through learning, networking, tools, and a strong public procurement community across Canada.
Suppliers & Vendors
Engage with Public Sector Buyers
Showcase your solutions at OPBA's Annual Conference and Reverse Vendor Tradeshow. Connect directly with public sector procurement professionals and build visibility in the market. Email us at info@opba.ca to learn more.