An opposition party in Quebec, Québec Solidaire, has urged the government to take action to prevent cost overruns before initiating any new digital projects. This call for a moratorium comes in response to the ongoing public inquiry concerning the province’s auto insurance board.
The provincially owned corporation has come under scrutiny due to significant controversies, particularly after the Quebec auditor general revealed that the projected cost of its online platform SAAQclic was expected to exceed by $500 million. Despite its intention to streamline everyday tasks, the platform faced challenges in fulfilling basic functions, resulting in substantial delays.
Ruba Ghazal, the spokesperson for Québec Solidaire, emphasized the need to halt all new digitization initiatives until the inquiry’s recommendations are officially released and implemented. Additionally, the opposition party demands a moratorium on any new cost overruns unless they receive prior approval through a vote by elected officials at the National Assembly.
