This could be social procurement’s big moment. Does anyone care?

Author Jack Graham
Building a more impact-oriented marketplace after the pandemic

Why It Matters

Across Canada, governments alone spend $200 billion on procurement — what would it mean if a portion of that money went to social impact businesses or organizations? Advocates say that COVID-19 could be an opportunity to accelerate the social procurement movement, but can they convince governments and other stakeholders to buy in?

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