Former cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault steps down from his position following allegations surrounding his former medical supply business, Global Health Imports. After losing at least five lawsuits by default and being ordered to pay over $7.8 million, Boissonnault distanced himself from the company and Anderson, his former business partner. This controversy was followed by claims of Indigenous ancestry discrepancies, adding to the pressure on Boissonnault. Despite managing to maintain the Prime Minister’s confidence, Boissonnault resigned to focus on clearing the allegations against him.
Boissonnault denied any involvement with GHI since his re-election in the fall of 2021, despite investigations revealing text messages suggesting otherwise. The Opposition Conservatives raised concerns over Boissonnault’s involvement with the company while serving as a cabinet minister, as ethics rules prohibit such activities. Trudeau reiterated Boissonnault’s resignation to address the allegations and shifted the focus to the Conservative Leader.
Global News’ investigations have shed light on the ongoing legal troubles and potential fraud allegations faced by GHI and Anderson. The Edmonton Police are now investigating the matter further, after a failed transaction with a medical procurement company raised concerns of fraudulent activities. Despite Boissonnault denying any connection to the company, the investigations and legal challenges continue to loom over his reputation.
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