{
  "id": 9395408,
  "title": "Montreal’s inspector general recommends a $700,000 fine for waste-management company",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/montreals-inspector-general-recommends-a-700-000-fine-for-waste-9395408",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T19:07:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12070425/montreals-waste-management-fine/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Montreal's inspector general has proposed a $700,000 fine for a waste-management company that breached municipal subcontracting regulations, according to a report released on Monday. Environmental 360 Solutions allegedly awarded contracts to subcontractors exceeding the legal $1 million threshold without seeking prior approval. The report also alleges the company continued collaborating with a previously blacklisted subcontractor operating under a different name. Environmental 360 Solutions maintains the contracts were issued to maintain service efficiency during a labor shortage. The inspector general's office contends the city should not renew its contract with the waste-management firm and suggests blacklisting the involved subcontractors for five years.",
  "summary": "Montreal’s inspector general is recommending the city fine a waste-management company $700,000 for failing to follow municipal subcontracting rules.",
  "key_points": [
    "Montreal inspector general proposes $700K fine for waste-management company",
    "Environmental 360 Solutions awarded contracts exceeding $1M threshold",
    "Company continues working with blacklisted subcontractor under new name"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Montreal’s inspector general recommends a $700,000 fine for waste-management company",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/montreals-inspector-general-recommends-a-700-000-fine-for-waste",
        "published": "2026-09-23T18:23:38.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}