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Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
79 records, $4.5 million in all, from provincial contract award. Program spending for Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation.
What is on record
- Provincial contract award 79, May 14, 2021 to June 30, 2026
- $4.5 million
Patterns
- 64% of the dollars in its reported provincial awards went out without an open competition (14 of 79 awards). How this is worked out
A flag is a question, not a finding. It is not evidence that anything wrong happened.
How it was bought
| Method | Awards | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sole source | 10 | $2.1 million | |
| Limited call | 64 | $1.6 million | |
| Emergency | 3 | $828,526 | |
| Pre-qualified supplier | 1 | $26,421 | |
| Open call | 1 | $0 |
By year
| Year | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | |
| 2022 | $1.5 million | |
| 2023 | $1.9 million | |
| 2024 | $583,784 | |
| 2025 | $390,818 | |
| 2026 | $161,385 |
Biggest suppliers
| Supplier | Records | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| G C STAGE EQUIPMENT LTD | 3 | $1.6 million | |
| Jeremy's Construction Ltd | 1 | $583,400 | |
| Christie Lites Sales Lts | 1 | $199,719 | |
| RALPH CONNOR COMPANY LIMITED o/a Creative Sports Solutions | 1 | $184,950 | |
| CHRISTIE LITES SALES LTD | 5 | $175,900 | |
| Air Canada | 2 | $150,000 | |
| Display Arts of Toronto | 3 | $102,090 | |
| Wego Experiences | 2 | $80,920 | |
| Joel Theatrical Rigging Contractors (1980) Ltd | 1 | $77,000 | |
| BAKER FLOORING CONTRACTS LIMITED | 1 | $76,000 | |
| ENTANDEM INC | 1 | $71,900 | |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY OF CANADA | 1 | $70,000 | |
| GRID WELL INC. | 1 | $67,600 | |
| Display Arts | 1 | $60,176 | |
| GC Stage Equipment | 1 | $55,050 |
Largest records
| Supplier and description | Date | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| G C STAGE EQUIPMENT LTD Replacement and Upgrade of ACC Rigging System | Dec. 20, 2022 | $911,400Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again | detail p. 2 |
| G C STAGE EQUIPMENT LTD Stage Rigging System for ACC (Second Phase) | June 23, 2023 | $636,234Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again | detail p. 2 |
| Jeremy's Construction Ltd Hurricane Fiona significantly damaged the T'Railway Provincial Park in the Port aux Basques area. Additional washouts in July 2023 resulted in tender cancellation. Limited call to the two bidders was conducted to solicit new prices with the new washouts included. | Aug. 9, 2023 | $583,400Flagged: Awarded without competition; Emergency awards | detail p. 2 |
| Christie Lites Sales Lts Specific Lightening materials and equipment required for ACC St. John's, Christie Lites are the only company that can secure and deliver based on GNL criteria , cost compatibility and time. | Dec. 23, 2022 | $199,719Flagged: Awarded without competition | detail p. 2 |
| RALPH CONNOR COMPANY LIMITED o/a Creative Sports Solutions Seating supply and removal at the Gordon Pinsent Centre for the Arts | Nov. 14, 2024 | $184,950Flagged: Awarded without competition; Emergency awards | detail p. 1 |
| CHRISTIE LITES SALES LTD Rental of Lighting Equipment, Shipping for "Come From Away" | May 12, 2023 | $84,000 | detail p. 1 |
| Joel Theatrical Rigging Contractors (1980) Ltd The fire curtain system in Gander does not meet code and must be replaced. Investigation from the hired project manager has indicated that there is only company in Canada able to deliver the materials and installation for the curtain in the required timelines for GNL purchasing | Dec. 23, 2022 | $77,000Flagged: Awarded without competition | detail p. 3 |
| BAKER FLOORING CONTRACTS LIMITED Removal and Replacement of Stage Flooring (Arts and Culture Centre, St. John's) | May 27, 2024 | $76,000 | detail p. 3 |
| Air Canada Air Canada Marketing Campaign | March 28, 2025 | $75,000 | detail p. 3 |
| Air Canada Air Canada Co-op Campaign | July 18, 2025 | $75,000 | detail p. 1 |
| ENTANDEM INC Drawdown - License Fees / SOCAN Tariff Fees (for Arts and Culture Centers) | April 24, 2025 | $71,900 | detail p. 1 |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY OF CANADA Eagle River Waterway Provincial Park Project | Dec. 22, 2022 | $70,000 | detail p. 4 |
| GRID WELL INC. Grid Well Rigging System Design (St. John's Arts and Culture Centre) | Dec. 14, 2022 | $67,600 | detail p. 1 |
| Display Arts Of Toronto Ltd Printing and Production of Backdrops and Chair Covers | Sept. 26, 2025 | $65,233 | detail p. 1 |
| WEGO Experiences Pilgrimage - Trail of the Caribou travel | May 31, 2024 | $64,735 | detail p. 3 |
| Display Arts Backdrops for consumer show required for January | Dec. 4, 2023 | $60,176Flagged: Awarded without competition; Emergency awards | detail p. 2 |
| GC Stage Equipment Main Stage Curtains | Dec. 22, 2022 | $55,050Flagged: Awarded without competition | detail p. 1 |
| Jonathan Ralph LeDrew Repairs to Road and Campsites at Butterpot Provincial Park | May 11, 2026 | $50,300 | detail p. 1 |
| TourTech East MEYER SPEAKER - SUBWOOFER HAREWARE , FILLS, MONITORING | March 3, 2023 | $42,438Flagged: Awarded without competition | detail p. 2 |
| OLD EARTH LTD Remediate and Clear Trail System at Butter Pot. | Sept. 9, 2022 | $37,500 | detail p. 1 |
| Scholastic Canada Ltd Sole Source Resources: Class set textbooks (english and french) for Confederation 75 resource kits | June 27, 2024 | $37,324Flagged: Awarded without competition | detail p. 1 |
| G C STAGE EQUIPMENT LTD Specific fabric and weight requirements are needed for Stage Curtains. These Curtains require a specific weight/ pleat and need to be fire retardant. | Feb. 20, 2023 | $36,177Flagged: Awarded without competition; Same supplier, sole-sourced again and again | detail p. 2 |
| NL Off Grid Solutions Inc. Replacement of Parts on Solar System: Butter Pot Park | June 30, 2026 | $36,102 | detail p. 1 |
| Cliff Wright 5,130 copies of the dramatic script “The Only Living Father” for school distribution (75th Anniversary of Confederation resources) | June 25, 2024 | $35,910Flagged: Awarded without competition | detail p. 1 |
| CHRISTIE LITES SALES LTD Emergency Purchase - Arts and Culture Centre Lights | Aug. 20, 2024 | $32,465 | detail p. 2 |
| MARINE CONTRACTORS INC Repair Gravel Road and Install New Culvert, 123004072 | May 26, 2023 | $32,350 | detail p. 2 |
| Air Borealis Entrée Canada/Destination Canada Trade FAM to Torngat Mountian National Park. | Aug. 15, 2022 | $32,142Flagged: Awarded without competition | detail p. 1 |
| DESTINATION ST JOHN'S, INC Food, Beverage and Services - Canadian Council of Tourism Ministers 2023 | Oct. 11, 2023 | $31,860 | detail p. 1 |
| Long & McQuade Limited Personal Microphone for Cast members for CFA - equipment meets specs required | May 17, 2023 | $26,421Flagged: Awarded without competition | detail p. 2 |
| DIVERSIFIED SUPPLY & RENTALS INC Cape Cod Siding and Supplies | July 13, 2023 | $25,369 | detail p. 2 |
| CDN ENERGY AND POWER CORP Batteries | Dec. 4, 2023 | $25,272Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothing | detail p. 1 |
| Eastern Audio Ltd Projector Package | Jan. 9, 2026 | $23,000Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothing | detail p. 1 |
| M D CHARLTON CO LTD Laptops | Jan. 23, 2024 | $21,960Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothing | detail p. 1 |
| CHRISTIE LITES SALES LTD ETC ColorSource LED Lights, Cables and Shipping | Feb. 22, 2023 | $21,712 | detail p. 1 |
| PROVINCIAL WOODPRODUCTS LIMITED PHS WOOD PRODUCTS | Feb. 6, 2023 | $20,942 | detail p. 2 |
| Display Arts of Toronto Milan Display System | May 3, 2024 | $20,687 | detail p. 1 |
| J D IRVING, LIMITED WOOD PRODUCTS | Feb. 7, 2023 | $20,183Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothing | detail p. 2 |
| Christie Lites Sales Computer Equipment | March 4, 2025 | $19,368 | detail p. 1 |
| Staging Canadell Ltd Executive Staging | June 21, 2024 | $18,827Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothing | detail p. 1 |
| Ledrew Lumber Company Ltd Lumber | June 18, 2024 | $18,365Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothing | detail p. 1 |
Most recent
| Supplier and description | Date | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NL Off Grid Solutions Inc. Replacement of Parts on Solar System: Butter Pot Park | June 30, 2026 | $36,102 | detail p. 1 |
| Eagle Cinematronics Inc Eagle Cinematronics Inc | June 30, 2026 | $12,950 | detail p. 1 |
| Jonathan Ralph LeDrew Repairs to Road and Campsites at Butterpot Provincial Park | May 11, 2026 | $50,300 | detail p. 1 |
| Corner Brook Fabrication & Steel (2005) Limited Fabrication of Graders for Park Road Improvements | Feb. 20, 2026 | $15,000 | detail p. 1 |
| CDN Energy and Power Corp o/a Canadian Energy Discover 42-48-6650 Solar Batteries | Feb. 10, 2026 | $12,636 | detail p. 1 |
| Eastern Audio Ltd Projector Package | Jan. 9, 2026 | $23,000Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothing | detail p. 1 |
| E C Boone Limited Uniform Polo Shirts for Historic Sites Staff | Jan. 9, 2026 | $11,397 | detail p. 1 |
| A & B Construction Limited Replace Decking Material on Bridge, Notre Dame Provincial Park | Oct. 7, 2025 | $13,600 | detail p. 1 |
| Display Arts Of Toronto Ltd Printing and Production of Backdrops and Chair Covers | Sept. 26, 2025 | $65,233 | detail p. 1 |
| Air Canada Air Canada Co-op Campaign | July 18, 2025 | $75,000 | detail p. 1 |
| Newfoundland Styro Inc Pedestal Fire Pits for Various Provincial Parks | June 2, 2025 | $14,508 | detail p. 1 |
| Display Arts of Toronto Ltd Tablecloths for Rendezvous Canada | May 23, 2025 | $16,170 | detail p. 1 |
| ENTANDEM INC Drawdown - License Fees / SOCAN Tariff Fees (for Arts and Culture Centers) | April 24, 2025 | $71,900 | detail p. 1 |
| Air Canada Air Canada Marketing Campaign | March 28, 2025 | $75,000 | detail p. 3 |
| Coleman's Shoppers World Limited o/a Coleman's Home Sofa For Arts and Culture Centre Lobby | March 24, 2025 | $11,803 | detail p. 1 |
| Christie Lites Sales Computer Equipment | March 4, 2025 | $19,368 | detail p. 1 |
| Total Power Limited Generac EcoGen Standby Air-Cooled Gas Engine | Jan. 17, 2025 | $15,600 | detail p. 2 |
| Cdn Energy and Power Corp o/a Canadian Energy Solar Battery for Squires Park | Jan. 13, 2025 | $12,636 | detail p. 1 |
| I T B Promotions Inc Uniform Shirts for Field Staff | Dec. 16, 2024 | $13,270 | detail p. 1 |
| RALPH CONNOR COMPANY LIMITED o/a Creative Sports Solutions Seating supply and removal at the Gordon Pinsent Centre for the Arts | Nov. 14, 2024 | $184,950Flagged: Awarded without competition; Emergency awards | detail p. 1 |
| CHRISTIE LITES SALES LTD Emergency Purchase - Arts and Culture Centre Lights | Aug. 20, 2024 | $32,465 | detail p. 2 |
| Total Power Limited 2 Generators for Parks | Aug. 5, 2024 | $15,600 | detail p. 1 |
| Scholastic Canada Ltd Sole Source Resources: Class set textbooks (english and french) for Confederation 75 resource kits | June 27, 2024 | $37,324Flagged: Awarded without competition | detail p. 1 |
| Cliff Wright 5,130 copies of the dramatic script “The Only Living Father” for school distribution (75th Anniversary of Confederation resources) | June 25, 2024 | $35,910Flagged: Awarded without competition | detail p. 1 |
| Staging Canadell Ltd Executive Staging | June 21, 2024 | $18,827Flagged: Descriptions that say almost nothing | detail p. 1 |
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