In a recent announcement, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged that standard contracting protocols were overlooked in the creation of the controversial $60 million ArriveCan app during the COVID-19 pandemic. The app, launched in April 2020, was designed to collect health and contact information from individuals entering Canada while streamlining the customs and immigration declaration process.<\/p>\n
However, the app\u2019s development has been marred by management and financial issues. Originally budgeted at $80,000, it has now ballooned to over $60 million. The Auditor General\u2019s report highlighted a \u201cglaring disregard\u201d for fundamental management and contracting practices, including an overreliance on sole-sourced external contractors.<\/p>\n
Trudeau emphasized the need for accountability and transparency in addressing these issues. He stated that investigations are ongoing, signaling potential consequences for public servants found to have violated rules.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s worth noting that a two-person team from GC Strategies has been awarded $258 million worth of contracts by the Trudeau government since 2015. The small firm received approximately $20 million for helping to find outsourced workers for the ArriveCan app, with 76% of contractors reportedly doing no work on the project.<\/p>\n
The big question now is whether Canadians will see any recovered funds from this debacle and if there will be actual consequences for those involved in its mismanagement.<\/p>\n
Stay tuned as we continue to monitor this developing story. We\u2019ll keep you updated on any new developments as they unfold.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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