Companies tied to ArriveCan scandal banned from bidding on federal contracts
CTV
The Canadian government moved Wednesday to restrict two firms tied to the controversial ArriveCan app from bidding on future federal contracts. First, GC Strategies — the company at the heart of the scandal surrounding the ArriveCan app — was banned from participating in federal procurements with security requirements. Then, Coradix was suspended.
The Canadian government moved Wednesday to restrict two firms tied to the controversial ArriveCan app from bidding on future federal contracts.
First, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) announced it would ban GC Strategies — the company at the heart of the scandal surrounding the ArriveCan app — from participating in federal procurements with security requirements.
The move came in addition to a November 2023 decision by PSPC to suspend GC Strategies Inc. from participating in PSPC procurement processes.
Second, PSPC took action to issue stop-work orders to Coradix Technology Consulting Ltd., effectively suspending the firm from continuing any existing contract work. The government also suspended Coradix from participating in new procurement opportunities.
"The suspensions are in place until further notice," PSPC said.
In an interview Wednesday with CTV News Channel's Power Play host Vassy Kapelos, Charles Sousa, the parliamentary sectary to the minister of procurement, said these latest measures are part of ongoing internal investigations.
"We want to make certain that those who are contracted are the ones who are creating the work, and they can sub-contract certainly as long as they're providing work orders and they're getting paid for work done," Sousa said.
