A number of federal departments and agencies have paid more than half a million dollars over the past several years in fees for cancelling contracts with various private companies, according to an Inquiry of Ministry.
“With regard to contracts that were cancelled by the government since January 1, 2019, broken down by department, agency, Crown corporation or other government entity: How many contracts have been cancelled [and] what is the total amount paid out in cancellation fees or penalties?” asked Conservative MP Dan Albas in the House on Jan. 30.
