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Contract Worker Justice critical of SFU’s new social procurement guide

By: Karissa Ketter, News Writer  SFU has developed a new social procurement guide designed to “drive positive social change throughout their procurement activities,” according to their website. Social procurement involves SFU purchasing ethical goods and contracting services to influence the well-being of the community.  “The purpose of social procurement is to expand purchasing practices to create positive impacts on the economy and for people in our communities,” said Mary Aylesworth, director of financial operations, in an interview with The Peak.  The new guide encourages acquiring goods and services through small businesses. Social Procurement: Amplifying You Purchasing Dollars for a Better…

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