What is the Lavalin scandal in Canada?

The SNC-Lavalin affair was a political scandal involving attempted political interference with the justice system by the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, and the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

Did SNC-Lavalin get a deferred prosecution agreement?

The SNC-Lavalin controversy ended in December 2019 without a trial or a DPA. The company pleaded guilty to a fraud charge and agreed to pay a $280-million fine. In exchange, federal prosecutors dropped the remaining charges against the company, and allowed it to continue bidding on public contracts in Canada.

Who is the CEO of SNC-Lavalin?

Ian L. Edwards (Oct 31, 2019–)
SNC-Lavalin/CEO

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. paid CEO Ian Edwards, the man designated to lead it out of a period of scandal and controversy, $8.02-million in 2020 – his first full year on the job – including $5.62-million in stock awards.

Who is the owner of SNC Lavalin?

SNC-Lavalin/CEO

What companies does SNC Lavalin own?

SNC-Lavalin is one of three main partners of the Rideau Transit Group, along with ACS Group and EllisDon Confederation Line, on a 12.5 kilometre rapid-transit line project in Ottawa with a 2.5 kilometre downtown subway tunnel as the centrepiece.

How many employees does SNC-Lavalin have in Canada?

SNC-Lavalin is the largest construction company, by revenue, in Canada, as of 2018. The firm has over 50,000 employees worldwide, with offices in over 50 countries and operations in over 160 countries….SNC-Lavalin.

What is the purpose of a DPA?

The Purpose of a DPA A data processing agreement lays out technical requirements for the controller and processor to follow when processing data. This includes setting terms for how data is stored, protected, processed, accessed, and used. The agreement also defines what a processor can and cannot do with data.