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Auditor General Finds Issues in Ottawa's $200 Million McKinsey Contracts

Jun 4, 2024, 02:40 PM

The Auditor General has revealed significant issues in the awarding of contracts to the consulting firm McKinsey by the Canadian government. The report highlights frequent disregard for procurement rules and standards in Ottawa, with 71% of the contracts being non-competitive. Public servants often ignored established policies and procedures, leading to nearly $200 million being awarded to McKinsey. Liberal insiders continue to benefit as this situation has raised concerns about the integrity of the contracting process and the potential for favoritism towards McKinsey, a contractor favored by Trudeau.