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SAAQclic Inquiry: Former Top Civil Servant Denies Being Told of Cost Overrun
- Yves Ouellet, former secretary-general of the executive council, denied knowing about a $200 million cost overrun for the auto insurance board's online platform in September 2022, during his testimony at a public inquiry.
- Ouellet's denial contradicts former auto board CEO Denis Marsolais, who claimed to have informed Ouellet of $222 million in extra costs on September 7, 2022.
- Premier François Legault stated he was unaware of any cost overruns until a February auditor general's report estimated project costs at over $1.1 billion.
- Ouellet mentioned that had he been informed about the costs, it would have set off alarm bells, highlighting the discrepancy.
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It is called SAAQclic and, in theory, its purpose is to facilitate the cumbersome procedures that Quebecers must carry out in order to obtain traffic registrations, driving licenses, reimbursements for damages due to accidents and other matters related to the road sphere. However, this virtual platform of the Quebec Automotive Insurance Society (SAAQ) has become an issue that generates anger among the inhabitants of this Canadian province. A com…
Quebec Auto Board Scandal: Former Top Civil Servant Denies Being Told of Cost Overrun
Quebec’s former top public servant has denied being informed in September 2022 that the online platform for the auto insurance board was more than $200 million over budget. Yves Ouellet, former secretary-general of the executive council, testified Wednesday at a public inquiry examining how the online portal known as SAAQclic incurred more than $500 million in cost overruns. Ouellet’s role as secretary-general made him the province’s highest-ran…
Quebec auto board scandal: Former top civil servant denies being told of cost overrun
MONTRÉAL — The former right-hand man of Premier François Legault has denied being informed in September 2022 that the online platform for the auto insurance board was more than $200 million over budget. Yves Ouellet, former secretary-general of the executive council, testified today at a public inquiry examining how the online portal known as SAAQclic […]
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