GC Strategies, a two-person IT firm involved in the development of the ArriveCan app, is under scrutiny for alleged misuse of taxpayer funds. Despite receiving $19 million in contracts for their work on the controversial app, the company is currently barred from future federal contracts.
Kristian Firth, one of the partners at GC Strategies, addressed a committee of MPs, vehemently denying the accusations against his company. He expressed frustration, stating that his company has been unfairly targeted and unable to defend itself against the misinformation circulating in the media.
Firth refuted claims made in a recent auditor general’s report, which suggested that GC Strategies was paid nearly $20 million for their work on the ArriveCan app. According to Firth, the actual figure is closer to $11 million, with the majority of the funds being allocated to subcontractors. He stated that GC Strategies only received approximately $2.5 million from the contracts.
However, Conservative MP Garnett Genuis raised doubts about Firth’s claims, pointing out inconsistencies between the contracts and invoices provided. Genuis questioned Firth’s credibility, highlighting discrepancies in the figures presented.
The situation has sparked controversy, with conflicting reports and accusations flying between the involved parties. As investigations continue, questions remain about the true extent of GC Strategies’ involvement and the allocation of taxpayer funds.