"The Ontario government has filed a lawsuit against a company it contracted to run a student mental health program, alleging fraudulent misrepresentation and seeking to recoup more than $25 million in public money. The province is suing Keel Digital Solutions, a company tied to the controversial Skills Development Fund, for alleged issues with a different contract it had with the Ministry of Colleges and Universities."
"The government alleges in its lawsuit that between 2022 and 2025, Keel "provided false and misleading quarterly reports of their corporate performance measures," which were the basis for its payments. None of the allegations have been tested in court, and Keel did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A company spokesperson has previously said it has complied with all laws and contractual obligations."
Ontario filed a lawsuit seeking to recoup over $25 million from Keel Digital Solutions, alleging fraudulent misrepresentation tied to a student mental-health program contract. The government alleges Keel submitted false and misleading quarterly corporate performance reports between 2022 and 2025, which formed the basis for payments. The Ontario Provincial Police are investigating audit results after a provincial referral. None of the allegations have been tested in court. Keel did not immediately respond to requests for comment and has previously maintained compliance with laws and contractual obligations. Keel was earlier scrutinized as a recipient of the Skills Development Fund, flagged by the auditor general as not fair or transparent, and political scrutiny touched Labour Minister David Piccini given reported personal ties to a Keel lobbyist.
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