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SAAQ Misled Quebec on $1.1 Billion Digital Costs

2/16/2026

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  • The Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) misled the Quebec government about costs of the digital transformation, according to Judge Denis Gallant.
  • Officials concealed over $500 million in cost overruns, with totals rising to $1.1 billion by 2027.
  • The report faults top SAAQ officials, including Karl Malenfant, former vice-president, and provides 26 recommendations to centralize oversight of digital projects and governance for state-owned enterprises.