15 November 2012

Cold calls, condolence cards: how Mob used intimidation to control construction - Winnipeg Free Press

Cold calls, condolence cards: how Mob used intimidation to control construction - Winnipeg Free Press


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Cold calls, condolence cards: how Mob used intimidation to control construction

City of Montreal technician Michel Paquette testifies at the Charbonneau inquiry looking into corruption in the Quebec construction industry Wednesday, November 14, 2012 in Montreal.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
City of Montreal technician Michel Paquette testifies at the Charbonneau inquiry looking into corruption in the Quebec construction industry Wednesday, November 14, 2012 in Montreal.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
MONTREAL - Quebec's public inquiry is getting a glimpse into how the Italian Mafia used its muscle to maintain control of the construction industry in Montreal.
With death threats and intimidation, the Mob would seek to squeeze out companies when they competed for work against members of the city's construction cartel.
An out-of-town construction owner testified Thursday that he received multiple threats after bidding on contracts in Montreal.

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