The inquiry follows a provincial auditor-general report that found members of the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec, the government agency charged with licensing automobiles and drivers, knew of but failed to communicate massive cost overruns associated with SAAQclic, the agency’s digitization effort. (The Logic)

Talking point: Among the findings was that SAAQclic had overspent its budget to the tune of about $500 million. Cybersecurity and digital technology minister Éric Caire resigned Thursday after the report of the botched rollout, which caused hours-long waits for licences and permits across the province in 2023. Premier François Legault, in announcing the inquiry, called the situation “unacceptable” and a “fiasco.”