Ottawa was warned about problems with Indigenous procurement – but grew it into a $1.6-billion program anyway

The offer usually arrives just minutes into the meeting: Does he want to make a deal that would effectively turn his business into a shell company?The person across the table chooses their words carefully, but David Carrière-Acco knows exactly what they’re proposing. If he agrees to team up on a bid for a government contract, his company will get a cut – without having to do any of the work.