In Martel Building Ltd. v. Canada, what did the Supreme Court of Canada decide?
A) A call to tender is an offer to contract and a binding contract may arise when a bid is submitted.
B) There is no requirement that bidders be treated fairly, as caveat emptor applies.
C) In a call for tenders, there can be no discretion.
D) A call for tenders is an invitation to treat which carries with it no legal status.
E) In a call for tenders, standard form contracts must always be used.

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The Supreme Court of Canada decided that a call to tender is an offer to contract and a binding contract may arise when a bid is submitted. This means that once a bid is submitted, the bidder is bound to the terms of the contract and cannot withdraw their bid.