In the event that the principal contractor fails to substantiate that any failure to achieve the contract participation goal was due to reasons beyond the contractor's control which may be acceptable to the employer, the sanctions provided for in the contract or order between the employer and the principal contractor shall apply.

Note: The contract establishes the sanctions that will apply. These are set out in a tender evaluation schedule, the scope of work or contract data. Sanctions where tender evaluation points are granted with respect to a tendered CPG or where a minimum CPG is specified are usually applied in the form of: