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Quebec Premier Launches Inquiry into $1 Billion Scandal

3/5/2025

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Quebec's Premier François Legault has launched a public inquiry into the SAAQclic scandal, where over $1 billion was wasted on a failed online platform. The fallout has claimed Cybersecurity Minister Éric Caire, who resigned under intense scrutiny. This controversy revives fears of corruption, spotlighting the urgent need for better government oversight and accountability in public contracts.

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Quebec's Premier François Legault has launched a public inquiry into the SAAQclic scandal, where over $1 billion was wasted on a failed online platform. The fallout has claimed Cybersecurity Minister Éric Caire, who resigned under intense scrutiny. This controversy revives fears of corruption, spotlighting the urgent need for better government oversight and accountability in public contracts.