# Publicus

> AI-powered procurement intelligence for Canadian government markets.
> Last updated: 2026-07-07

Publicus is the procurement intelligence platform for Canadian government markets. AI-powered analysis of 200+ federal, provincial, municipal, and MASH-sector procurement sources, used by vendors to grow pipeline and by government teams to benchmark spend, classify vendor ownership, and track renewals.

## Core capabilities

- 200+ Canadian government procurement sources monitored
- 27,000+ vendors classified by ownership and contract history
- 4,340 public buyers represented across Canada
- 60+ organizations using Publicus today
- Up to 33% pipeline growth reported by vendor teams
- 87.5% faster qualification in live user workflows
- 10–15 hours reclaimed per team per week
- Live within 24 hours from signup to first matched insights

## Key pages

- [Home](https://publicus.ai/) — Platform overview and primary value proposition
- [For Vendors](https://publicus.ai/vendors) — How vendors find, qualify, and win Canadian government contracts
- [For Governments](https://publicus.ai/government) — Procurement intelligence for Canadian public-sector buyers
- [Pricing](https://publicus.ai/pricing) — Single User ($250/month), Enterprise (custom), and government engagements
- [How It Works](https://publicus.ai/how-it-works) — Collect → structure → enrich → deliver pipeline
- [Case Studies](https://publicus.ai/case-studies) — Horizant Solutions, RFP Queen, TerreSky outcomes
- [Security](https://publicus.ai/security) — SOC-2, Canadian cloud, Protected B-ready, encryption, MFA
- [About](https://publicus.ai/about) — Founders, mission, and government credentials
- [Glossary](https://publicus.ai/glossary) — Canadian government procurement terminology
- [Newsletter](https://publicus.ai/newsletter) — Procurement intelligence and policy analysis
- [Help & Documentation](https://publicus.ai/docs) — Product guides: dashboard, daily recommendations, saved opportunities, search, settings
- [FAQ](https://publicus.ai/faq) — Frequently asked questions: portal coverage, scan frequency, exports, integrations, support
- [Careers](https://publicus.ai/careers) — Open roles and how Publicus hires

## Pricing

- **Single User** — $250/month (or $200/month billed annually)
- **Enterprise** — Custom
- **Government** — Custom (procured via Innovative Solutions Canada or AI Source List)

## Top questions

### What is Publicus?
Publicus is procurement intelligence software for Canadian government markets. It helps vendors grow public-sector pipeline and helps government teams understand spending, vendors, pricing, and renewals across federal, provincial, and municipal jurisdictions.

### What data sources does Publicus cover?
Over 200 federal, provincial, municipal, and MASH-sector procurement sources across Canada, updated multiple times daily. Both live opportunities and historical contract awards are captured.

### How much does Publicus cost?
Single User is $250/month or $200/month billed annually. Enterprise pricing is custom. Government engagements are scoped through Innovative Solutions Canada or the AI Source List.

### Is there a free trial?
Yes. The Single User plan starts with a free trial and full access to the platform. No credit card is required to start, and most teams see matched opportunities within 24 hours.

### Is Publicus a Canadian company?
Yes. Publicus is Canadian-founded, Canadian-operated, and built for Canadian government procurement. We are part of Innovative Solutions Canada and listed on the Government of Canada AI Source List.

### Is Publicus secure?
Publicus is SOC-2 compliant with Canadian cloud hosting, 256-bit encryption, multi-factor authentication, and Protected B-ready deployment. We never train AI models on customer data.

### How do federal departments procure Publicus?
Through Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) and the AI Source List. Federal departments can issue a scope of work directly. Publicus has already delivered work to Public Services and Procurement Canada.

### Can Publicus identify Canadian-owned vendors?
Yes. Publicus classifies vendor ownership by analyzing corporate structure, parent companies, and beneficial ownership. In one federal department analysis, vendors classified as 90% Canadian-owned were closer to 50% truly Canadian once parent structures were resolved.