Marcia has over a decade of public procurement experience with the Federal government. She is uniquely positioned to provide clients with legal and strategic advice throughout the procurement cycle, from Industry engagement, responding to Letters of Interest, Requests for Information and Requests for Proposals, to contract negotiating & execution; as well as advice on government policies and procurement processes. Marcia has provided advice and strategic support to the Government of Canada for multiple Major Crown Projects for defence. Her experience in defence acquisition provides her with an in-depth understanding of the considerations and requirements surrounding security, particularly cybersecurity, as well as national security exceptions, import and export controls for defence-related goods and services, including controlled goods and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Marcia has an in-depth knowledge of IT and technology both in the public procurement environment and in private enterprise. Having worked as external and in-house counsel for many Ottawa-based small to medium sized businesses in a variety of sectors (defence and aerospace, technology), Marcia understands the day to day operational requirements of businesses at all stages of company and product development - from start-up through to divestiture – which enables her to provide clients with practical and useable legal advice.
RECENT PUBLICATIONS BY MARCIA MILLS
Financing Defence Procurement in Canada: Where is the Oversight?
