Former SNC-Lavalin executive vice-president Normand Morin was sentenced to a total of 42 months in prison or his criminal wrongdoing involving Quebec-based corporations SNC-Lavalin Inc. and SNC-Lavalin International Inc.
This investigation, dubbed project Agrafe, revealed that bribes, totaling 2.3 million Canadian dollars, were paid by SNC-Lavalin Inc. executives in exchange for the awarding of the Jacques-Cartier bridge repair contract in the early 2000s. A remediation agreement between SNC-Lavalin Inc. SNC-Lavalin International Inc and the Government of Quebec was agreed upon which involved financial payments to be paid to the Government of Quebec.
Morin was convicted for corruption and fraud in March 2024, following an extensive RCMP criminal investigation. Morin's charges included the following offences:
- Fraud Over $5000 – contrary to Section 380(1)(a) of the Criminal Code;
- Frauds on the Government – contrary to Section 121 of the Criminal Code;
- Forgery – contrary to Section 366 of the Criminal Code
On April 23, 2024 Morin was sentenced to 42 months for Fraud over $5,000, 36 months for Fraud on the Government and 24 months for Forgery, by Superior Court Justice Eric Downs.
"After a lengthy and complex investigation, we are happy with the outcome. I am proud of the professional work of all involved" - Inspector Guy-Michel Nkili – Officer in Charge of RCMP International Anti-Corruption Team with Sensitive and International Investigations Unit.
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