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Cision Canada
5 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
JACQUES LAMARRE RESIGNS FROM THE ORDRE DES INGÉNIEURS DU QUEBEC: "I AM LEAVING WITH MY HEAD HELD HIGH"
MONTREAL, Aug. 13, 2025 /CNW/ - An engineer for nearly six decades, Jacques Lamarre, former President and CEO of SNC-Lavalin, announced today his resignation as a retired member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ). He is denouncing a decision by the Order's Disciplinary Council that he considers unfair and unreasonable, despite his acquittal on several charges, following a process he describes as deeply unfair. "I am proud of my career and the role I played as an executive at SNC-Lavalin," said Mr. Lamarre. "But given the ongoing conflict with the Order and the way I have been treated, I have no choice but to resign." Mr. Lamarre points out that when he left the company in early 2009, SNC-Lavalin was on an enviable financial footing and had world-class technical expertise. Among his achievements during his tenure were major international projects, the acquisition of CANDU nuclear technology, and assets that generated more than $6 billion in profits for the company. A questionable complaint Mr. Lamarre says he is particularly disappointed with the way the disciplinary investigation was conducted: "The Syndic of the Order granted complete immunity to certain witnesses with conflicts of interest, while seeking to hold me responsible for actions for which those same witnesses were found guilty in other proceedings. " He also denounced the fact that he was being prosecuted even though he no longer practices as an engineer and left SNC-Lavalin in 2009, more than 16 years ago. The harm suffered was exacerbated by the casual attitude of the Order's Syndic, who disclosed more than 150,000 pages of documents to him in a disorganized manner, without clear links to the charges. This constitutes a lack of procedural fairness, which compromised his ability to defend himself adequately. However, the Disciplinary Council exonerated him of any involvement in the Kafhafi yacht case and the repair of the Jacques Cartier Bridge deck. "When I was informed by the Swiss authorities of the fraudulent actions of certain executives, I did not hesitate to cooperate fully and strongly denounce these actions." A call to clean up the construction industry Mr. Lamarre also recalls his refusal to allow the company to bid on contracts with the City of Laval, which had a poor reputation at the time, and his role in cleaning up the industry by contributing to the working group on union placement in construction, at the request of the Minister of Labor in 2010. "I have always defended engineering as a noble profession, based on rigor, competence, and integrity. It is with this conviction that I have served my profession." A dignified departure Despite the circumstances, Jacques Lamarre says he is leaving the Order with his head held high and a clear conscience, convinced that he has acted with integrity: "I am leaving without bitterness, but with clarity. My commitment to engineering remains intact."
Calgary Herald
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- Calgary Herald
City of Edmonton ends school photo radar, citing costs and issues beyond speeding
The City of Edmonton is eliminating photo radar at schools and playground zones, shifting its focus to permanent safety upgrades like speed bumps, curb extensions and improved crossings. Article content Starting July 1, mobile enforcement will no longer be used in playground zones. Article content Article content The change follows recent restrictions under Alberta's updated Automated Traffic Enforcement Guideline and marks a new phase in the city's approach to traffic safety. Article content Article content 'This is not a retreat from automated enforcement,' said Jessica Lamarre, the city's director of safe mobility, speaking at Michael Strembitsky School on Wednesday. She said the change aligns with the city's continued commitment to Vision Zero and protecting its most vulnerable road users. Article content Since 2015, the city has implemented safety improvements at more than 250 elementary schools. Since 2019, it has invested more than $6 million into additional playground zone upgrades, including new crossings, curb extensions, traffic calming measures and visibility enhancements. Article content In just the past two years, more than 175 safety improvements have been made in playground zones through the Street Labs program. This includes enhanced infrastructure for people walking and cycling at 10 schools and 14 speed bump or speed table installations. Article content Article content 'Playground zones have become some of the most safest spots on our streets,' said Lamarre. 'They have high speed compliance and they have low crash volumes and severities.' Article content Funding shift and enforcement changes Article content Until now, playground zone enforcement was subsidized by revenue generated from photo radar on high-speed, high-volume roads. New provincial restrictions have significantly reduced the number of locations where photo radar can be used. Article content While playground zones are still eligible, the broader revenue model that supported enforcement is no longer sustainable. Article content 'Rather than scaling back our efforts, we're choosing to adapt by stepping forward with a new approach that prioritizes long-term visible safety improvements in these important spaces,' Lamarre said.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
No. 5: Haitian pop-up eatery Ayiti Spaghetti arose in Detroit as an act of defiance
Ayiti Spaghetti, a Detroit pop-up, takes No. 5 on the 2025 Detroit Free Press/Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers Top 10 New Restaurants & Dining Experiences list for proudly bringing authentic Haitian dishes to a market ripe for more Caribbean cuisine. The finishing touch on each plate created by Franchesca Lamarre is a toothpick flying the Haitian flag. As if the dishes themselves aren't indication enough, the garnish reaffirms the first-generation Haitian American chef's cultural pride. Lamarre's signature, the Haitian spaghetti that inspired the pop-up's name, is her interpretation of a classic. Unlike an Italian spaghetti dinner, Haitian spaghetti is a traditional breakfast food made with a sweet tomato base and hot dog rounds. Lamarre's rendition is sweet and spicy in a peach jerk, tomato sauce laden with hunks of the stone fruit. It's topped with an epis chimichurri, a verdant slurry of bell peppers, scotch bonnets, garlic, green onions, cilantro, pikliz — a spicy pickled slaw — and various herbs. Diners can opt for the addition of a jammy egg, slices of turkey sausage or cotija cheese. With little Haitian representation in Detroit, and in the wake of Donald Trump's disparaging and baseless accusations about Haitian immigrants eating cats and dogs, Ayiti Spaghetti's mere existence is like an act of defiance. Lamarre took to places like Two Birds in Detroit's West Village, Foxglove in the North End and La Ventana near Eastern Market to showcase the true beauty of Haitian food. [ Subscribe to the Eat Drink Freep newsletter for extras and insider scoops on Detroit-area dining. ] Haitian spaghetti and a moist rum cake flavored with pineapple. Follow @ayitispaghetti on Instagram to keep up with Lamarre's latest pop-up stops. Save the Date: On Thursday, Aug. 7, Ayiti Spaghetti, the Detroit Free Press and Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers will host a Top 10 Takeover dinner. Stay tuned for ticket information at For a chance to win five $100 gift cards to dine at restaurants on the 2025 Detroit Free Press/Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers Top 10 New Restaurants & Dining Experiences list, visit This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Best New Restaurants 2025: Ayiti Spaghetti in Detroit
