Former Laval mayor Gilles Vaillancourt granted full parole
Former Laval mayor Gilles Vaillancourt has been granted full parole. Continue reading
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Laval Mayor Marc Demers diagnosed with cancer
“He continues to perform his duties with the same rigor, the same determination,” said the mayor’s spokesperson. Continue reading
Tony Accurso granted bail while he appeals fraud conviction, sentence
Tony Accurso is required to surrender his passport, remain in Quebec and is banned from possessing weapons. Continue reading
Tony Accurso’s lawyer appealing guilty verdict, sentence
He noted that because of the size of Accurso’s construction firms, no others could have legitimately competed with him. Continue reading
Ex Quebec construction mogul Tony Accurso to be sentenced in corruption case
The scheme was orchestrated by former Laval mayor Gilles Vaillancourt between 1996 and 2010 where companies paid off city officials in exchange for public contracts. Continue reading
Crown seeks prison sentence for Quebec construction mogul Tony Accurso
The Crown is seeking a five-year sentence for a Quebec construction mogul found guilty on fraud and corruption charges. Continue reading
Quebec construction mogul Tony Accurso found guilty of fraud, other charges
A jury has found Quebec construction magnate Tony Accurso guilty on five charges including fraud and corruption. Continue reading
Tony Accurso fraud, corruption trial ends in mistrial
The Crown was initially expected to make its final arguments Friday. Continue reading
13 contractors and engineers plead guilty to Laval fraud charges
A group of engineers and contractors pleaded guilty to fraud charges in Laval Tuesday. Continue reading
Former Laval mayor Gilles Vaillancourt sentenced after pleading guilty to fraud
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
The 75-year old was told he would also have to reimburse $9 million. Continue reading