SNC-Lavalin

SNC-Lavalin is a global professional services and project management company founded in 1911.^[1]

In Anishinabek News

February 2019: The corporation faced bribery and corruption charges involving officials in Bangladesh, Libya, and a hospital construction project in Montreal. As of February 2019, the company was a major financial contributor to the Liberal Party of Canada. The company reportedly met with federal parliamentarians and government officials over 60 times in a 24-month period prior to February 2019.^[2]
June 2019: The company faced corruption and bribery charges that Jody Wilson-Raybould intended to pursue in open trial. A judge ruled on May 29, 2019, that there was enough evidence for the company to proceed to a trial. A guilty verdict at trial would prohibit the firm from bidding on Canadian contracts.^[3]
August 2019: The company was involved in the privatization of Highway 407 during the administration of Mike Harris.^[4]
December 2019: Lavalin was referenced satirically in relation to Justin Trudeau and his family's investments.^[5]
August 2023: In August 2023, the company signed a teaming agreement with Shwe Miikaan to pursue expansion work on Highway 69. The firm committed to a strategy of increasing Indigenous engagement by including Indigenous-owned companies in its supply chain. The company provides engineering, design, and environmental services for infrastructure projects across Canada and internationally.^[1]