Corruption | L’Ordre des ingénieurs impose une amende de 75 000 $ à l’ex-PDG de SNC-Lavalin
AI Article Summary
Former SNC-Lavalin CEO Jacques Lamarre has been banned for life from the Quebec Order of Engineers and fined $75,000 for his involvement in corruption schemes and illegal electoral financing. This follows his conviction by the disciplinary council last August. Lamarre, linked to payments to the Gadhafi family and a political party, will not appeal the decision. Additionally, SNC-Lavalin has faced fraud and corruption cases related to contracts in Libya and Canada.
What This Means for Canadian Contractors
For Quebec builders, this underscores the need for increased scrutiny of ethical practices and financing. The revocation of Mr. Lamarre's license highlights the importance of strict adherence to ethical guidelines. Companies must strengthen their internal policies to avoid costly legal implications and maintain transparent relationships with local partners and authorities.
