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CBC CEO to Angry MPs: Millions in Bonuses Still on the Table

CBC executives are still in the running to receive millions in bonuses, despite the broadcaster's plan to cut hundreds of jobs in its English and French services. Catherine Tait, President and CEO of the CBC, informed the parliamentary committee of heritage yesterday that the decision on executive compensation, termed "performance pay," will be made by...

$54 Million ArriveCan App: 76% of Contractors Did No Work

An investigation by the Federal Procurement Ombudsman into the $54 million ArriveCan app's development has revealed massive breaches in contracting rules. The report, led by Procurement Ombudsman Alexander Jeglic, found that outsourcing companies, particularly GCStrategies, a two-person IT staffing firm, won contracts by listing subcontractors who ultimately did no work. Say what?! The investigation into...

Global Affairs Data Breach: VPN Hacked for Over a Month

Global Affairs Canada is currently conducting an in-depth investigation into a substantial data breach resulting from a month-long compromise of its internal network. This breach, disclosed in a series of employee memos starting January 26, exposed a significant amount of staff data, including emails, according to memos obtained by the National Post. The Global Affairs...