The Conservative government said the case is closed in an ongoing controversy over corruption in Montreal, even as reports emerged Tuesday that the RCMP has launched an investigation that could reach into the Prime Minister’s Office.

The Globe and Mail and Radio-Canada quoted unnamed police sources who said the Mounties are investigating allegations of corruption around the appointments process at the Montreal Port Authority, a federal body…

France Charbonneau, Quebec Superior Court Justice Heading Corruption Probe, Victim Of Break-In March 26 2012 | Canadian Press via Huffington Post

Quebec Electoral Office Launches Corruption Investigation April 13 2012 | FAIR

Quebec’s chief electoral officer has opened an investigation into fresh allegations of corruption and collusion between politicians and the construction industry.

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Gagnon could not say how long the investigation would take, but the announcement came on a day when politicians of all stripes found themselves on the hot seat responding to the report, aired on Radio-Canada’s Enquête show….

Quebec anti-corruption raids net 14 arrests, 47 charges: Warrant issued for Mascouche mayor April 17 2012 | CBC

Quebec town becomes the shamed face of corruption scandal after Mayor targeted for arrest April 17 2012 | National Post

Quebec anti-corruption czar hints more arrests coming, with 17 probes underway April 19 2012 | Canadian Press via Winnipeg Free Press

Arguments wrap in RCMP and Quebec corruption inquiry battle April 19 2012 | Canadian Press via CBC

Federal Tories tied to Quebec companies accused of corruption May 9 2012 | Globe & Mail

The federal Conservative Party received donations from dozens of employees at three engineering firms now implicated in high-profile police investigations into Quebec’s construction industry.

Such donations to Canada’s governing party, and to a lesser extent the opposition Liberals, illustrate that federal politics is no stranger to the corporate ties now being scrutinized by police and an upcoming provincial inquiry in Quebec.

As Ottawa unveiled billions in economic stimulus spending in 2009, Conservative coffers in one Montreal riding were flooded with contributions from individuals affiliated with firms that have since become mired in collusion scandals.

Generous donations from executives of SNC-Lavalin’s Conservative Party May 9 2012 | La Presse

Companies involved in Quebec construction scandals have deep federal ties May 9 2012 | Postmedia

Quebec firms charged in scandal got federal stimulus funds: Canadian Press investigation finds infrastructure contracts went to companies facing criminal charges May 14 2012 | CBC

Federal stimulus cash went to firms implicated in Quebec scandals May 14 2012 | Globe & Mail

Some of the public money set aside for Canada’s economic recovery has ended up in the hands of companies and individuals accused of taking part in an elaborate collusion scheme in Quebec.

Quebec corruption crackdown hits Montreal city hall May 17 2012 | Globe & Mail

Quebec’s corruption crackdown struck the heart of Montreal’s city hall and its construction industry on Thursday with the arrest of construction magnate Paolo Catania, Frank Zampino, a former city councillor who was the right-hand man of Montreal Mayor Gérald Tremblay, and former fundraiser Bernard Trépanier.

While investigators have scooped up municipal officials in Montreal suburbs, it’s the first time the corruption investigation has made arrests near the top of Mr. Tremblay’s administration. Last month, police arrested 15 people, including construction magnate Antonio Accurso, on charges of corruption, fraud, conspiracy and bribery, in the anti-corruption squad’s first major operation.

Nine men were arrested in Thursday’s sweep and charged with fraud and conspiracy. Mr. Catania and the former civic officials also face charges of abuse of trust. Police allege the men, led by Mr. Zampino, rigged a deal on a $300-million condo development in the east end of Montreal.

Investigators say the city officials fed information to Mr. Catania’s firm, Construction Frank Catania, that helped it craft a winning bid for a large swath of city-owned land at a low price in 2007. In return, the city officials allegedly received about a million dollars in cash and gifts, including money intended for Mr. Tremblay’s party, Union Montreal.

The allegations have not been proven in court….

Former head of Montreal executive committee arrested in anti-corruption raid May 17 2012 | The Star

Frank Zampino, Paolo Catania, Bernard Trépanier among 9 arrested by UPAC corruption squad: As head of city’s executive committee, Zampino was No. 2 to Mayor Gérald Tremblay May 17 2012 | Montreal Gazette

Frank Zampino was ‘ringleader’ in bid-rigging scheme that netted $1 million: UPAC: Former No. 2 to Montreal Mayor Gérald Tremblay charged with fraud, conspiracy, breach of trust and participation in an offence May 18 2012 | Montreal Gazette

Quebec corruption inquiry could expose links between Mafia, politics and construction May 21 2012 | National Post

Quebec corruption inquiry will be ‘impartial,’ commissioner vows May 22 2012 | CBC

High-profile Quebec corruption inquiry set to get underway May 22 2012 | Canadian Press via Global

Key players in the Quebec corruption inquiry May 22 2012 | CBC

Quebec corruption inquiry assesses potential participants June 4 2012 | CBC

The man who sparked Quebec’s corruption inquiry: Straight arrow Jacques Duchesneau, Montreal’s former police chief, is to be the star witness when the inquiry into construction industry begins formal hearings on Wednesday June 11 2012 | CBC

Jacques Duchesneau, Former Anti-Corruption Boss: Quebec Gov’t Didn’t Give Us A Computer Or Office June 13 2012 | Canadian Press via Huffington Post

Graeme Hamilton: Minister ‘not even listening,’ Quebec corruption probe told June 14 2012 | National Post

Quebec government didn’t care about corruption report, says whistleblower June 14 2012 | The Star

Quebec anti-corruption squad boss: I leaked findings so they wouldn’t be ignored June 14 2012 | Globe & Mail

Jacques Duchesneau, Quebec Whistleblower, Leaked Construction Corruption Report Because Government Didn’t Care, He Says June 15 2012 | Canadian Press via Huffington Post

Quebec corruption inquiry: Witness starts naming names June 18 2012 | Winnipeg Free Press

Quebec corruption inquiry: Witness starts naming names June 18 2012 | Global

Witnesses protected from civil lawsuits June 20 2012 | The Gazette

‘Dirty money’ fuels parties: Duchesneau: 70% of donations bypass Elections Quebec, ex-cop states June 20 2012 | Postmedia

Party lawyers grill key witnesses in Quebec’s corruption inquiry June 20 2012 | Globe & Mail

UPAC raids net 11 arrests south of Montreal: Linked to municipal contracts including in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu June 21 2012 | CBC

Quebec provincial police have arrested 11 people in connection with an anti-corruption investigation in several communities south of Montreal.

The arrests were made Thursday following an investigation by Quebec’s permanent anti-corruption squad, UPAC.

Sûreté du Québec officials say the accused were involved in a collusion scheme since 2007 involving municipal infrastructure projects in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu. The case also involves projects in Carignan, Lacolle and Henryville.

Police say the case involved seven contracts worth $20 million. The alleged fraud is estimated at $1 million.

Police say two of the accused worked for the city of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu. Investigators also targeted 9 construction companies.

About 77 charges are expected to be laid in all. The suspects are accused of a wide range of charges including breach of trust, influencing a public official, defrauding the government, producing and using counterfeit documents, accepting a bribe, extortion and conspiracy…

Quebec makes 11 more corruption arrests as inquiry breaks for summer June 21 2012 | National Post

Quebec corruption inquiry rises for summer. Will it be back before an election? June 21 2012 | Winnipeg Free News

Charbonneau Commission: Corruption inquiry wraps up for summer: Hearings break till September after testimony from former anti-collusion boss Jacques Duchesneau June 21 2012 | Gazette

Commission Charbonneau: the ramifications of empires Accurso, Fava and Catania unveiled June 21 2012 | Radio Canada

An attorney for the commission Charbonneau, Ms. Sonia Lebel, filed earlier this afternoon these diagrams relations constituted by the UAC. These are clickable links:

Bibeau family and associated companies ;

Garnier Constructions ;

Doncar group ;

companies Catania ;

Catcan companies ;

Neilson-EBC-Family Fava ;

Tony Accurso and his companies, effective in 2011

Quebec politics awash in illegal fundraising, construction corruption inquiry hears June 22 2012 | DCN

Former investigations agency head arrested for fraud by Quebec cops June 25 2012 Winnipeg Free Press

Quebec corruption inquiry rises for the summer season June 25 2012 | Canadian Press via DCM

Friend of disgraced minister arrested for fraud June 25 2012 | CTV << article no longer available

Quebec corruption probe a national wake up call for campaign finance reform June 26 2012 | iPolitics

The Charbonneau Commission tasked with investigating dirty political campaign financing allegations in Quebec has dominated headlines in that province, but hasn’t caught the attention of many beyond its borders. The testimony before the Commission, however, does have national implications for political campaigns at all levels of government.

Montreal Mayor Gerald Tremblay demands that corruption buster retracts accusations June 27 2012 | Province

Montreal Mayor threatens to sue anti-corruption whistleblower after graft accusations June 27 2012 | National Post

Mascouche mayor expected to return to council tonight July 9 2012 | CBC

Mascouche calls on government to oust mayor July 10 2012 | CBC

Harper Government Takes Action to Crack Down on Corruption: Strengthening Accountability In Procurement and Real Property July 11 2012 | Mrketwire

The man who shook Quebec: Jacques Duchesneau was hired to investigate corruption in the construction industry. No one liked what he found July 12 2012 | Macleans

Preliminary inquiry in fraud case against Zampino, others is expected to take 3 months: Fraud counts stem from real-estate dealings July 13 2012 | Montreal Gazette

Frank Zampino trial: On paper, evidence would fill 1,400 transport trucks July 14 2012 | Montreal Gazette

Charest has nothing to lose but election: Ballot question might be: Who’s in charge — government or mob? July 20 2012 | Winnipeg Free Press

Quebec students hit Montreal streets with anti-Liberal message July 22 2012 | The Star

CAQ scores anti-corruption candidate Jacques Duchesneau August 3 2012 | Globe & Mail

Anti-collusion guru Jacques Duchesneau may run with Coalition Avenir Québec: Report suggests Duchesneau will run in St. Jérôme on CAQ ticket August 3 2012 | Postmedia