Robert Lafrenière

• Ex-boss of Quebec anti-corruption unit orchestrated sensitive leaks to media: judge

  The revelations are included in a 2020 ruling involving ex-deputy premier Nathalie Normandeau, who was granted a stay of proceedings due to unreasonable delays in her fraud case.

  Canada

  May 31, 2022
  
• Guy Ouellette releases new book on his arrest by Quebec’s anti-corruption police

  Sitting MNA, Guy Ouellette, who was arrested by Quebec's anti-corruption unit in 2017 is now telling his side of the story in a new memoir,

  Politics

  Sep 2, 2020
  
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• New director will ‘turn the page’ on Quebec’s anti-corruption unit scandals: Legault

  Premier François Legault said naming a new director of the province's anti-corruption unit, UPAC, will mean the organization can "turn the page."

  Politics

  Sep 12, 2019
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• New UPAC leader must be appointed ‘as soon as possible’: Quebec public security minister

  The new chief will have a seven-year term.

  Canada

  Sep 9, 2019
• Quebec’s anti-corruption unit lacking skills and training to fulfil mission: report

  The unit has had some success in investigating crime since its inception.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2019
• Reputation of Quebec’s anti-corruption squad hinders recruitment

  UPAC interim commissioner Frédéric Gaudreau says the organization has changes to make and he envisions a new model: UPAC 2.0.

  Politics

  Dec 13, 2018
• Robert Lafrenière, head of Quebec’s anti-corruption unit, steps down

  On Monday, UPAC officials announced the head of Quebec's anti-corruption unit, Robert Lafrèniere, has resigned.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2018
• Interview with Annie Trudel: Corruption in Quebec, UPAC and Robert Poeti’s failure to fix things

  In this sit-down interview, corruption-fighting expert Annie Trudel says the level of corruption in Quebec is so deeply ingrained, she believes it even exists in the province's anti-corruption squad, UPAC.

  Economy

  Jun 9, 2018
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• UPAC suspends investigation involving MNA Guy Ouellette

  The National Assembly and UPAC traded legal jabs Friday, arguing over who's fault it is the investigation into allegations surrounding sitting MNA Guy Ouellette has been suspended.

  Politics

  Jan 19, 2018
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• UPAC No. 2 quits over role in alleged share purchases

  The second-in-command at Quebec's anti-corruption unit is stepping down.

  Crime

  Nov 30, 2017