Randy Boissonnault’s ex-firm blocked from federal contracting [Video]

The medical supply company co-founded by Liberal MP and former minister Randy Boissonnault has been suspended from bidding on or entering into contracts with the Government of Canada.

In a statement issued Tuesday, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) announced that as of Nov. 22, Global Health Imports Corporation (GHI) has been blocked from participating in federal procurement.

There has been heavy scrutiny on Boissonnault’s former firm for several months, from allegations the Alberta MP stayed involved in the firm’s business dealings after being re-elected, to the revelation that GHI bid on federal contracts while falsely claiming to be fully “Indigenous-owned.”

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“The suspension will last for a period of 90 days and may be extended as necessary until a final decision regarding the supplier’s status under the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy is rendered,” PSPC said in a statement.

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