A Tribute to Incompetence
SAAQcrooks
Chronicle of a $1.1 Billion IT Fiasco
"This is certainly not a success... CASA SAAQclic is not a success in relation to three major elements: costs, deadlines, and accountability."
Total cost overrun
Years of project
Witnesses heard
Taxpayer Services
Claim your share of the $1.1 billion wasted
Adopt a cost overrun847 frustrated taxpayers have claimed $136,400,000 in waste
* As satisfying as a real refund. Almost. (or try the official refund)
This site documents the SAAQclic scandal — the SAAQ digital transformation project that exceeded its budget by more than $500 million, affected millions of Quebecers, and triggered criminal investigations.
Scandal Highlights
Cost Explosion
Initial budget of $638M became $1.1 billion+
Failed Launch
February 2023: lineups in freezing weather, failed transactions, widespread chaos
Hidden Information
Overruns known as early as 2020 but hidden from decision-makers and the public
Explore the navigation menu to access the full documentation: timeline, key players, investigations, and sources.
SAAQcrooks Budget Report
| Project duration | 2 days (yes, two) |
| Total budget | 1 case of beer and 1 large all-dressed pizza |
| Fuel | Coffee (industrial quantities) |
| Cost overruns | $0.00 |
No ministerial order was needed to conceal our costs. No consulting firms were ignored. No performance indicators were manipulated. The Auditor General did not need to get involved.
*This site is a satirical commentary on matters of public interest. See the legal disclaimer.