Quebec Premier François Legault has been summoned to present his version of events regarding the SAAQclic fiasco before the Gallant Commission.
His testimony is expected next Tuesday, the commission confirmed to CityNews.
The Gallant Commission is attempting to shed light on the failed digital transformation of the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ).
The commission indicated that the premier’s chief of staff, Martin Koskinen, and Yves Ouellet, a former right-hand man of Legault’s at the Ministère du Conseil exécutif, have also been called to testify next week.
“This commission of inquiry was established by our government to shed full light on the situation and draw all necessary lessons. The premier will cooperate fully in its work. It is important to him that Quebecers have all the answers,” Legault’s office declared in a written statement.
Legault’s office was reportedly informed of problems related to the SAAQ’s IT project, including a risk of cost overruns, as early as 2020, according to what was revealed last week at the Gallant Commission.
Ouellet was also reportedly informed in September 2022 of a $222 million shortfall in delivering the SAAQclic platform.
