The Association for public procurement professionals


The Ontario Public Buyers Association (OPBA) is a member-driven association representing, connecting, and advocating on behalf of public procurement professionals in Ontario and beyond. Our diverse membership welcomes procurement professionals from local, regional, and provincial governments, school boards, post-secondary institutions, public safety and transit agencies, and other public entities.

The OPBA provides relevant learning opportunities and access to a broad network to help build the knowledge and skills needed, whether you are starting your career, are a seasoned professional, or if procurement is only part of your multi-faceted role.

Our members, who are entrusted with the expenditure of billions of tax dollars on behalf of their agencies, are diligently focused on fairness, transparency, and accountability.

Elevate your value as a public procurement professional by joining OPBA today. 





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Courses and Events

Principles Certificate Courses

Principles - Cooperative Procurement (Virtual)

February 26 & 27, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Principles - Advanced Construction (Virtual)

February 26 - 27, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Virtual Learning

MARCH 2025 PRINCIPLES CERTIFICATE EXAM

March 1 - 7, 2025
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New Courses

RFPs - A Step by Step Guide for Public Procurement Professionals (Virtual)

March 12 - 13, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Lear...

New - Supplier Performance (Virtual)

March 14, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Learning
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Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) Exam Preparation 2-Day Course

April 10 + 11, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Virtual Learning

NIGP





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Upcoming Events


OPBA Talks





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OPBA Ignite

Navigating Trade Tensions: Tariffs, Sanctions, and Procurement in Canada

OPBA Ignite Session
February 25, 2025 - 1:00 - 2:30 PM ET
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How Procurement Divisions in Government Can Invoke Change in Buying Behaviors

May 21, 2025 - 10 AM ET 
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Coffee with Counsel





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Procurement Specialists & People Leaders Meetings


Procurement Specialists Meeting (formerly Buyers Meeting)

Mon, Apr 28, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Virtual Event

People Leaders Meeting

Friday, May 30, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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March Procurement Month Educational Series


Basics and Beyond: Exploring Evaluation Methodologies and Unique RFPs strategies

March 4, 2025 - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET
Virtual Event
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Transforming Government Procurement: Leveraging Category Management and Group Purchasing for Smarter Buying

March 11, 2025 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Virtual Event
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Beyond the Basics: Advanced Strategies for Verifying References

March 18, 2025 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Virtual Event
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Critical Thinking - A Critical Skill

March 26, 2025 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET
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Annual Events


OPBA 67th Annual Conference

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Conference: September 17 - 19, 2025 | Pre-Conference ...

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