As governments and healthcare facilities across the country actively seek to secure access to critical medical supplies and medications by supporting domestic manufacturing, HealthPRO recognizes the need to ensure they are sustainable. 
 
On April 15th, to help support new and emerging local suppliers, we hosted a webinar where we shared: 

• Basics of our regulatory healthcare environment 
• Strategies we have adopted to allow these businesses gain a foothold in the market 
• Helpful resources to help get suppliers started  

Below, we’re pleased to share a copy of the presentation and a number of helpful resources. We encourage suppliers to book a 30-minute Meet and Greet with our team to discuss specific opportunities that may be available to you!  
 
Supplier Resources

• Slide Deck - April 15th Webinar Presentation: Helping Domestic Suppliers Compete, Prosper and Thrive
   

Regulatory Requirements 

• Establishment Licenses

• • Medical Device Establishment License (MDEL)
  • Drug Establishment License (DEL) 
    
    

• Product Licenses 

• • Medical Device License (MDL) 
  • Drug Identification Number (DIN) 
  • Natural Product Number (NPN)
    
    

Trade Agreements & Procurement Regulations

Publicly funded organizations or organizations contracting on their behalf (HealthPRO), must comply with all applicable provincial and regional regulations and trade agreements. Although procurement regulations exist in all provinces, Ontario’s Broader Public Sector (BPS) Procurement Directive is the most rigorous – by complying with BPS, we meet all other provincial regulations.  

• Trade Agreements  
  • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) 
  • Canadian-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) 
    
    
• Procurement Regulations  
  • Ontario Broader Public Sector (BPS) Procurement Directive  
  • New West Partnership Procurement Guidelines 

Helpful Resources

• About HealthPRO 
• HealthPRO Contract Schedules 
• Shorter-Term Contract Opportunities
• Where to Find Open Bids 
• Contract Terms and Conditions 
• List of HealthPRO Members 
• FAQs
  
  

Government Resource

• Buyandsell.gc.ca