Letters of credit must be returned by the bidder to the issuer to complete the discharge. Measures may be required to guard against the possibility that unpaid suppliers, contractors or lenders will attach liens to goods to which the Crown has taken title through full or partial payment. In provinces other than Quebec, the Crown can register notice of its interest in the goods with a view to protecting itself against the risk of liens. The registration requirements differ for each province. In practical terms, because of the complexities involved, this action is appropriate only on high dollar value contracts.
Registration is to be performed promptly after the receipt of the financial opinion .
All registration procedures will be executed in consultation with, and as directed by, Legal Services.