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This document summarizes corruption in Quebec's construction industry as uncovered by the Charbonneau Commission. Public officials accepted bribes like money, donations, wine and prostitutes from construction firms. This allowed cartels to unfairly win contracts through bid-rigging, bribery and collusion. Over $36 million was spent on the commission with effects including higher prices, less innovation, and damaged public trust. Consequences included resignations of mayors and executives facing charges. Reforms have been implemented but more is needed like stiffer fines, banning corrupt companies, and increased transparency.
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- 1. CORRUPTION IN QUEBEC’S CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: A LEGAL PERSPECTIVE France Charbonneau Michael Applebaum Gérald Tremblay Charles Chebl McGill University Health Centre BRIBERY DETAILS: Public officials were offered and/or accepted - Large amounts of money - Political donations - Fine wine - Prostitutes Bribery extended to members of almost every major political party WHY THIS IS A PROBLEM: Cartel operations aim to lessen or prevent competition Cartels were unfairly awarded contracts by three main methods - Bid-rigging - Bribery - Collusion and duress Over 23 firms have been involved with large-scale corruption charges in Quebec EFFECTS OF CORRUPTION: Restricts innovation for problem solving Raises prices for various public and private construction projects Destroys public trust in construction industry and public officials Over $36 million in costs for Charbonneau commision - billed to taxpayers REPERCUSSIONS: Resignation of Montreal Mayor Gérald Tremblay Resignation of Montreal interim mayor Michael Applebaum 14 Criminal charges brought against Michael Applebaum Numerous resignations and convictions for corruption charges for executives at constructions firms The Quebec Construction Association (L’Association de la du Québec, or ACQ) launched an anticorruption program based on the example of a similar German model. Unlike the German program, however, this is expanded to include both large-scale and small- scale companies. An Integrity Officer will be appointed to oversee implementation, a Code of Conduct has been established, and fines will be given for noncompliance. So far, six companies have already joined the pilot program with widescale launch scheduled for early 2016. WHAT IS BEING DONE? In addition to what has already been implemented, more needs to be done to stop corruption and bribery. Stiffer fines for ethics violations, potential banning of companies found guilty of corruption, and further legislation to provide more transparency in bidding and contract award process will help to repair the public’s negative perception of the industry. These changes will also encourage honesty and further participation and innovation in construction. WHAT MORE CAN BE DONE? After reports surfaced that alleged corruption among politicians and large construction companies in Quebec, the Charbonneau Commission was formed. The public inquiry, led by France Charbonneau uncovered millions of dollars in bribery and kickbacks, and uncovered corruption that has created a mistrust of the construction industry and public officials ever since. Findings of this report showed that 70% of the funding of political parties in the province can be traced back to corrupt payments, transaction and practices within the construction industry Large publicly-traded engineering firms were guilty of cartel-like practices previously ascribed to only smaller construction companies in the province. The testimony of Michael Lalonde linked his firm to Union Montreal for payments ranging from $50,000 to $100,000 a year between 2005 and 2009. Charles Chebl testified that SNC-Lavelin was given no choice but to cheat on the plans for the MUHC.