By Kate Porter, CBC News Ottawa, February 13, 2019

The mayor of Ottawa says he sees no risk in dealing with SNC-Lavalin, the company embroiled in a political controversy that is a major partner in the consortium building Ottawa's light rail system and a finalist to build part of the second stage.

Quebec-based SNC-Lavalin faces charges of fraud and corruption related to contracts in Libya. If convicted, the company could be blocked from competing for federal government contracts for a decade.

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