Investigative agency executes a raid at provincial automobile agency headquarters
In a shocking turn of events, the Permanent Anti-Corruption Unit (UPAC) stormed into the headquarters of the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) in Quebec City yesterday. This ongoing investigation centers around the problematic rollout of the SAAQclic project – an online platform designed to modernize services like driver's license renewals and road test scheduling.
The SAAQclic debacle, launched in 2023, quickly spiraled out of control, leading to customer dissatisfaction and operational chaos. Over time, the cost of this digital transformation ballooned, ultimately reaching an astronomical $1.1 billion.
The June 18, 2025 UPAC raid involved around 20 officers, seizing documents and gathering evidence related to allegations of fraud or corruption surrounding the SAAQclic project. UPAC believes these materials will help confirm or deny the commission of reprehensible acts, and the seized evidence will undergo thorough analysis that may lead to witness interviews[1][2][3].
In essence, the UPAC investigation dives deep into SAAQ's inner workings, drugging up secrets that have led to public outrage and concerns about the project's management. As the investigation continues, UPAC remains tight-lipped about the details of their operation, while the SAAQ states they are fully cooperating to protect the investigation's integrity[1][2].
And let's not forget about Quebec's Premier François Legault, who's been troubled by these ongoing revelations. As more dirt gets dug, many question the leadership at SAAQ, but none have dared to openly criticize them just yet[1][2][3].
In other news:
- The former CEO of SAAQ was in the know, acknowledging that accounting was altered ahead of his departure.
- Denis Marsolais, the former CEO, denies being parachuted in and left his post in April 2023, following the SAAQclic implementation fiasco.
- Experts claim the addition of fossil fuel infrastructure will make it impossible to meet the Paris Agreement objectives, bidding humanity farewell to a secure climate future.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story!
[1] https://www.lapresse.ca/enigueur/politique/20250618/01-5539160-upac-raid-sur-la-saaq-en-lien-avec-laffaire-saaqclic.php[2] https://globalnews.ca/news/8656214/saaqclic-sAAQ-auditor-general-report/[3] https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/saaqclic-auditor-general-report-1.6145054
The SAAQclic scandal has raised significant concerns about the political management of the project, with allegations of fraud or corruption brewing, as the Permanent Anti-Corruption Unit (UPAC) delves deep into the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) affairs. In contrast, environmentalists warn that the continuation of fossil fuel infrastructure would jeopardize meeting the Paris Agreement objectives, threatening our future climate security.
