Power Corporation of Canada controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2007
Political-connection criticism
Media commentary, including reporting cited in the corporation's history, discussed the Desmarais family's relationships with former Canadian prime ministers, ministers, advisers and other public figures. Critics alleged that these networks could provide business advantages, while the company was also associated with support for federalism in Quebec. The material describes political commentary and allegations rather than an established corporate finding of wrongdoing.