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Rénovations à la SAAQ | Le PLQ dénonce des dépassements de coûts de 17 millions

Thomas Laberge May 07, 2025 2 min read
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Rénovations à la SAAQ | Le PLQ dénonce des dépassements de coûts de 17 millions
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The renovation costs for the headquarters of the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) have exceeded the budget, rising from 89.7 million to 107 million dollars. Liberal MNA Monsef Derraji highlighted this overrun in a parliamentary session, criticizing the management and oversight of contracts. Transport Minister Geneviève Guilbault acknowledged the issue and emphasized the government's commitment to strict expenditure control through their appointed board members. The SAAQ also faces additional challenges from a recent IT failure impacting its service centers.