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Gilles Vaillancourt, who was mayor of Laval for 23 years until his arrest in 2013, pleaded guilty to fraud, breach of trust and conspiracy to commit fraud this morning as part of a plea bargain.
www.cbc.caLAVAL, Que. - Quebec's corruption scandals may have torpedoed the career of a politician who, over a reign of more than two decades, appeared unsinkable.
globalnews.caQuebec's corruption scandals may have torpedoed the career of a politician who, over a reign of more than two decades, appeared unsinkable.
globalnews.caGilles Vaillancourt passed away. This is the full obituary where you can express condolences and share memories. Published in the Montreal Gazette on 2024-08-17.
montrealgazette.remembering.caGilles Vaillancourt is facing 12 charges including conspiracy, fraud, breach of trust and gangsterism.
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www.newswire.caLAVAL, Que. - Quebec's corruption scandals may have torpedoed the career of a politician who, over a reign of more than two decades, appeared unsinkable.
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