Two public servants tied to ArriveCan procurement seek appeal of Federal Court ruling
Two public servants involved in the ArriveCan app procurement are appealing a Federal Court ruling that denied their requests for a new investigation. The court found against Cameron MacDonald and Antonio Utano, who are challenging the internal grievance findings related to their conduct. Both men have been on paid leave while contesting the CBSA's investigative process and face potential disciplinary actions from their employers.
- ▪Cameron MacDonald and Antonio Utano are appealing a Federal Court ruling regarding the ArriveCan app procurement.
- ▪The court ruled against them, denying their requests for a new independent investigation into their conduct.
- ▪Both men have been on paid leave as they challenge the internal grievance findings and face potential disciplinary actions.
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Open this photo in gallery:Cameron MacDonald (R), and Antonio Utano, appear before Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates (OGGO) in February, 2024, on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.Dave Chan/The Globe and MailShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountTwo public servants linked to an internal investigation into the ArriveCan app and broader contracting matters are seeking an appeal of a recent Federal Court ruling.Federal Court Justice Avvy Yao-Yao Go ruled against the two men last month, denying their requests for the court to overrule internal grievance findings and order a new, independent investigation.
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