Federal · SI/2026-42 was filedIn force July 9, 2026 · detected October 1, 2026

Industrial Technological Benefits Branch moves from Industry to Public Works, except its Research and Analysis Directorate

Order Transferring from the Department of Industry to the Department of Public Works and Government Services the Control and Supervision of the Industrial Technological Benefits Branch, Except for the Research and Analysis Directorate — under the PUBLIC SERVICE REARRANGEMENT AND TRANSFER OF DUTIES ACT

Plain-language summary · AI-assisted · not legal advice

The Industrial Technological Benefits Branch, which oversees industrial and technological benefit obligations tied to federal procurement, is being transferred from the Department of Industry to the Department of Public Works and Government Services. The Research and Analysis Directorate within that branch is specifically excluded and stays with the Department of Industry. Businesses and contractors that deal with ITB obligations or policies should expect their federal government contacts and administrative processes to shift to Public Works. The Research and Analysis function remains under Industry, so dealings related to research and analytical work continue with that department.

Who this affects: federal defence and major procurement contractors · businesses with industrial and technological benefit obligations · government suppliers interacting with the ITB Branch · industry associations tracking federal procurement policy

Source of truth: SI/2026-42 on the official source

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