ArriveCan | GC Strategies ne pourra conclure de contrats avec Ottawa pendant sept ans / La Presse
Friday, June 6, 2025, 8:22 pm more...
In a dramatic twist for government digital partnerships, Ottawa has banned the largest ArriveCan app contractor from winning future contracts for seven years. The decision highlights a strict response to accountability failures amid ongoing scrutiny of the app’s troubled rollout.
Bluesky: @lapresse.ca
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French Scientist Baulieu, Abortion Pill Pioneer, Dies at 98
Saturday, May 31, 2025, 3:20 pm more...
French scientist Etienne-Emile Baulieu, renowned for his groundbreaking work developing the abortion pill, has died at 98 in Paris. His innovative research in steroid hormones forever changed reproductive medicine, earning both acclaim and controversy—a reminder that even transformative genius can sprawl into unanticipated debates.
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SAAQclic Financial Controversy Sparks Internal Clash
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 3:21 pm more...
Controversy has erupted over the SAAQclic system after internal sources reveal that high-level management dismissed mounting concerns while a consortium displayed an alarming appetite for funds. Critics now question the oversight and transparency of state finances, fueling a heated debate about proper fiscal accountability.
Bluesky: @lapresse.ca
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Study Reveals ChatGPT’s Unreliable Health Advice in Diagnostic Tests
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 2:21 pm more...
A recent study has uncovered that ChatGPT’s responses to health-related diagnostic queries are alarmingly unreliable, with significant errors observed in nearly two‐thirds of the cases. The findings highlight potential risks of misinformation in medical self-diagnosis, underscoring the need for careful oversight of AI tools in health contexts.
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Lobbyism Commissioner Demands Overhaul of Transparency Rules
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 7:20 am more...
The lobbyism commissioner candidly denounces current lobbying regulations as outdated and lacking sufficient transparency. Calling for a comprehensive reform, the official’s critique highlights the need for a modernized framework to better monitor and regulate political influence, fueling debate over enhanced governmental oversight.
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Ex-SAAQ auditor lambasts excessive powers amid internal oversight scandal
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 6:21 pm more...
A former internal audit director for SAAQ has publicly criticized the overconcentration of power within the agency, pointing fingers at Karl Malenfant for contributing to mismanagement amid digital transition missteps. The revelations have prompted calls for tighter oversight and stricter accountability measures.
Bluesky: @ledevoir.com
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Manitoba Tory ethics probe strips critic duties
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 8:20 pm more...
A Manitoba Progressive Conservative member has been stripped of his critic duties amid an ongoing ethics probe related to a proposed silica sand mine. Party leader Khan removed the MLA from his role while allowing him to remain in caucus, intensifying political controversy in the province.
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SAAQclic scandal erupts over skyrocketing consultant billing rates fueling outrage
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 1:21 pm more...
An internal review into the SAAQclic project uncovered that external consultants’ hourly rates soared from $82 to $350, accumulating an extra 20,000 billable hours over three years. This jaw-dropping cost escalation has ignited questions about oversight and fiscal responsibility, leaving insiders both shocked and amused.
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Manitoba ethics inquiry targets ex-premier’s mining project push
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 3:21 pm more...
Investigations in Manitoba have zeroed in on former Premier Heather Stefanson and her cabinet ministers over their controversial push for a silica sand mining project. Accusations of ethical breaches have spurred calls for hefty fines, spotlighting a highly charged debate over political accountability and propriety in government decision-making.
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Ex-Doug Ford Aide’s Lobbying Breach Exposed Amid Integrity Probe
Friday, May 16, 2025, 11:21 am more...
Ontario’s integrity watchdog has called out a former senior Doug Ford staffer over alleged unregistered lobbying activities, sparking political consternation. The official inquiry highlights that the aide, now with Atlas Strategic Advisors, failed to report lobbying efforts—raising serious questions about compliance and ethical standards in government circles.
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