Federal Department OK’s Work With SNC-Lavalin, Saying Alleged Misconduct Happened ’20 Years Ago’

Federal Department OK’s Work With SNC-Lavalin, Saying Alleged Misconduct Happened ’20 Years Ago’
The SNC-Lavalin headquarters is seen in Montreal on Feb. 12, 2019. The Canadian Press/Paul Chiasson
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A federal department says it continues to work with SNC-Lavalin since criminal charges against the construction and engineering giant stem from allegations that took place two decades ago.

“The Government of Canada is committed to taking action against improper, unethical and illegal business practices and to holding companies to account for such misconduct,” said the Department of Public Works in a briefing note obtained by Blacklock’s Reporter and published on Aug. 17.