Bombardier deems the request for authorization to institute a class action against the company and three of its most senior executives “unfounded”.

“The members of the group are all individuals who have ceased to be employed by Bombardier since the closing of the sale of Bombardier Transportation to Alstom and who have been fully compensated for their contribution until closing. They are essentially seeking to obtain compensation for a period of time during which they were no longer employed by Bombardier and to benefit from the recent increase in the value of Bombardier shares even though this group no longer participates in the activities of the company for over 2 years,” spokesperson Mark Masluch wrote to La Presse.

Bombardier is surprised that the request personally targets the president and chief executive officer, Éric Martel, his predecessor, Alain Bellemare, and the chairman of the board, Pierre Beaudoin. “A reading of the request reveals the absolute absence of cause against MM. Beaudoin, Bellemare and Martel. Their inclusion as defendants will be vigorously contested. »