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4 days agoWaterloo Police Service Shifts Future Procurement Toward Canadian Suppliers
The Waterloo Regional Police Service plans to favor Canadian suppliers where possible in future capital and operating procurements amid U.S. tariffs. It is also reassessing existing U.S. contracts—particularly IT—for tariff exposure, data sovereignty, and operational security, while cooperative purchasing tenders and the next budget cycle offer potential entry points for suppliers.