The Hamilton Spectator has come out in favour of open tendering legislation. "The status quo is deeply flawed in that it excludes dozens of potential bidders just because they are not covered by the union certification. Harris is right again when he says: 'I believe every qualified contractor should have the right regardless of their union affiliation, to work on publicly funded infrastructure.'"To read the full article, click here. Program Director, Work and Economics Brian Dijkema recently published a briefing note on open tendering.