Next to the U.S. Government, the Canadian Government is the
largest purchasing entity in the world in excess of US$16 billion
a year in goods, services and construction. Through
Canada's largest purchasing organization, Public Works and
Government Services Canada (PWGSC), the federal government
procures in excess of US$13.5 billion annually. PWGSC
handles the procurement for approximately 140 federal departments
and agencies and also contracts for Major Crown Projects
(projects worth over CDN$100 million).