GC Strategies partner deems the auditor general’s findings ‘incorrect’ despite admitting to never having read them or intending to do so
Anthony testified that, to his knowledge, his government security clearance remains unaffected, while partner Kristian Firth’s was revoked amidst misconduct allegations and scrutiny around the app’s procurement.
Key ArriveCan contractor disputes AG’s findings, says his firm was paid less than $19M for app
GC Strategies expressed its ‘disagreement’ with the auditor general’s estimate it was paid $19.1-million for the ArriveCan build prior to the release of the Feb. 12 report, which noted it was ‘possible that some amounts attributed to ArriveCan were not for the application.’
ArriveCan: What you need to know before key witnesses’ testimonies
Allegations of misconduct, conflict of interest, and a nearly $60-million price tag loom over the three main ArriveCan contractors: GC Strategies, Dalian Enterprises, and Coradix. GC Strategies’ co-founders Kristian Firth and Darren Anthony are scheduled to appear before the House Government Operations Committee on March 13 and 14.
Feds suspend security status of company at heart of ArriveCan controversy
GC Strategies was the primary contractor for the procurement of the ArriveCan app, and received an estimated $19.1-million for its work, which did not involve the app’s actual development or maintenance.
ArriveCan fallout gives Liberals a ‘very black eye,’ as public pressure builds on government to resolve mess, say politicos
The political repercussions from ArriveCan ‘will not play well, and ‘will not go away,’ according to Aaron Wudrick, who called the issue ‘symbolic’ of other Liberal ethical and transparency challenges.
Liberals vote against disclosure of ArriveCan costs as Opposition MPs accuse the government of filibustering
‘We want to know: where did the money go? Who got rich? That’s we want to see with this documentation… [This motion is] going to force the prime minister to get back all the money from the contractors that did no work,” says Conservative MP Stephanie Kusie, despite the fact that the motion is non-binding.
Former CBSA officials say they are being scapegoated in a ‘coverup’ over ArriveCan
‘The reality is this document is nothing more than a collection of baseless accusations, unsupported by any corroborating evidence, accusations of wrongdoing, supported by cherry-picked emails and calendar entries,’ Cameron MacDonald told the MPs.
Pair of public servants in the middle of ArriveCan allegations appeal to Federal Court to block CBSA review
Cameron MacDonald and Antonio Utano will appear at the House Government Operations and Estimates Committee on Feb. 22.
MPs push for Canada’s chief auditor to investigate the firm behind the ArriveCan app
The auditor general’s office says it’s ‘evaluating the request’ made by the House Government Operations and Estimates Committee to poke deeper into the myriad contracts obtained by GC Strategies.
