Does the $5 million threshold apply to contract renewals or only new procurements?

The threshold applies based on contract value at the point of procurement or re-bid. A renewal that's being competitively re-bid rather than automatically extended would be evaluated against the current threshold.

Are provincial or municipal government software contracts affected by this change?

Not directly. The threshold change applies to federal strategic procurement. Provinces and municipalities set their own procurement rules, though several have shown interest in aligning with federal direction.

What counts toward the 25% Canadian value-added score for software vendors?

Documented Canadian economic activity, including product development, research and development, and other qualifying content. Buyers should request specific documentation rather than accepting a general Canadian-company claim.

Is there a minimum company size for the Canadian-content credit to apply?

No minimum size is specified in the policy itself. Eligibility depends on demonstrated Canadian content and, separately, on meeting the definition of a Canadian supplier, which has drawn scrutiny for being easier to meet than genuine Canadian ownership would suggest.

Does consolidating several smaller software contracts into one platform change how the threshold applies?

It can. A single consolidated contract is evaluated against its own total value, so combining tools that were previously procured separately may bring the combined contract above the $5 million line even if none of the individual tools would have qualified on their own. Confirm how your procurement team calculates contract value before assuming a consolidation stays under the threshold.