Inquiry into Quebec’s construction industry to be announced tomorrow
Posted Oct 18, 2011 03:12:48 PM.
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After two years of constant scandal, Quebec’s construction industry will have a corruption inquiry. The news comes after a closed-door meeting between Premier Jean Charest and his Liberal caucus.
A Liberal member of the national assembly told reporters today that the official announcement will be made by the premier after tomorrow’s cabinet meeting.
The move follows a torrent of reports linking the province’s construction industry to scams, cost overruns, criminal groups like the Mafia and illegal political donations.
Until now, Charest has consistently resisted demands for an inquiry. He has repeatedly brushed aside such requests by saying he has created a provincial anti-corruption unit and introduced reforms to political financing and municipal contracting.
