Unraveling the GC Strategies Scandal: Questions and Insights

:mag:GC Strategies had extensive contracts and subcontracts with the Trudeau government, making them a go-to contractor and advisor.

:question:The reasons behind the special relationship between GC Strategies and the government are still unclear and require further investigation.

:briefcase:GC Strategies had close ties with previous governments, including the Harper government, which raises questions about their relationship with the Trudeau government.

:moneybag:The amount of contracts awarded to GC Strategies by the government, including the Department responsible for the scandal, raises concerns about their credibility and honesty.

:file_folder:The responsibility for the approval and engagement with suppliers lies with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), not the Treasury Board President.

Why did the Trudeau government have a special relationship with GC Strategies?

—The reasons for the special relationship between the Trudeau government and GC Strategies are still unclear and require further investigation. It is unknown why they were consistently chosen for contracts and were sought after for advice.

What were liberal ministers doing during the unfolding of the GC Strategies scandal?

—The activities of liberal ministers during the unfolding of the GC Strategies scandal are unknown and would require specific information from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to provide an accurate answer.

What is the background of GC Strategies?

—GC Strategies was founded in 2015 and has been involved in extensive and lucrative work with the government. They have received contracts and subcontracts, making them a go-to contractor and advisor.

Did GC Strategies have a relationship with previous governments?

—GC Strategies had close ties with previous governments, including the Harper government. This raises questions about their relationship with the Trudeau government.

Who approved the contracts with GC Strategies?

—The responsibility for approving contracts and engaging with suppliers lies with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), not the Treasury Board President.

00:00Introduction to the GC Strategies scandal and the two outstanding questions: why GC Strategies was special to the Trudeau government and what liberal ministers were doing during the scandal.

01:00GC Strategies' history and extensive work with the government, including contracts and subcontracts. The company's role as a go-to contractor and advisor.

02:20Discussion about the special relationship between GC Strategies and the government. Questions raised about the reasons for this relationship and the involvement of previous governments.

03:36Clarification that the responsibility for approving contracts and engagement with suppliers lies with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), not the Treasury Board President.