SAAQclic contract controversy stokes scrutiny over satellite deals
Monday, June 2, 2025, 2:21 pm
An expose on the SAAQ’s modernization process reveals that nearly 1,800 to 2,000 “satellite” contracts were tied to a massive multimillion-dollar deal. Auditors and critics alike are questioning the transparency and oversight of the procurement process, fueling a debate over public accountability in high-stakes tech projects.
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Chaque jour d’audience de la commission Gallant sur le dérapage numérique de la SAAQ est une mise en accusation de la gestion des fonds publics par l’État. Chaque jour, on croit avoir atteint le fond de la bêtise…
La journée passe vite. Voici les trois nouvelles qui ont marqué l’actualité jusqu’ici.
Une avocate de la commission a présenté la chronologie contractuelle derrière la modernisation technologique de la SAAQ.
La SAAQ a signé pas moins de 1879 « contrats-satellites » en marge du mégacontrat de 458 millions – aujourd'hui évalué à 945 millions – qu’elle a octroyé pour assurer sa transformation numérique. La facture totale de toutes ces ententes demeure inconnue.
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