Posted 2/29/2024, 2:13:36 AM
DND Launches Investigation into $7.9M ArriveCan Contract Awarded to Firm Led by Suspended Employee Claiming Indigenous Ownership
- CEO of Dalian Enterprises, which received $7.9 million for work on ArriveCan app, is a DND employee currently suspended
- DND launching investigation into the matter and suspending contracts with Dalian
- Dalian presents itself as Indigenous-owned and together with another company received $400 million in government contracts
- Indigenous Services Minister announced review of how government awards contracts to Indigenous businesses
- Dalian has received multiple contracts from DND, CBSA, RCMP and other departments