… Arthur Porter, who died resisting extradition to Canada to stand trial for one of the biggest university-related thefts in history. As head of the McGill University Health Centre, he initiated construction of
a $1.4-billion mega-hospital.
Within a year, news broke that $22.5 million in kickbacks had been paid by the winning contractor, SNC-Lavalin.
Police have alleged that Porter received $11.25 million in secret commissions for rigging the hospital contract in SNC-Lavalin’s favour.
It’s a pity Porter’s trial will not happen. It would be good to know how far the culture of crime extended (extends?) at McGill.