SAAQclic fiasco: Legault unaware of cost overruns until Feb. 2025

SAAQclic fiasco: Legault unaware of cost overruns until Feb. 2025

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"Quebecers expect there to be consequences," said Quebec premier François Legault, who was summoned before the Gallant Commission Tuesday, saying that he was not made aware of SAAQclic's cost overruns until Feb. 2025. Zachary Cheung reports

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