Marc Primeau, a former manager at the Department of Industry, Science, and Economic Development (ISED), has pleaded guilty to breach of trust for awarding 72 sole-source federal contracts to his own company, ASL. Primeau, who hails from Long Sault, Ontario, directed nearly $250,000 of taxpayer funds to his privately owned company and pocketed a 39% profit, amounting to approximately $90,000. The total value of the contracts was $231,663. Despite the significant financial misconduct, Primeau has received no jail time, described as a 'slap on the wrist.' The case was investigated by the RCMP, highlighting concerns over the misuse of public funds.