Cameron MacDonald
Cameron MacDonald is an assistant deputy minister at Health Canada who, along with a colleague, has launched a $4-million lawsuit against the co-founders of Botler, alleging defamation and malicious falsehoods. His lawsuit stems from claims made by the Botler founders regarding his conduct in managing federal contracts and IT projects, which have led to investigations into his professional integrity.
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Cameron MacDonald was ordered to pay the federal government more than $22,000 in legal costs.
Two public servants tied to ArriveCan procurement seek appeal of Federal Court ruling
Canada· 2026-05-27
Cameron MacDonald, a lawyer at Borden Ladner Gervais, described the Ontario appeal court decision as a landmark ruling in the area of gambling.
Ontario wins case to expand online gambling to bettors outside of CanadaCanada· 2025-11-13
Cameron MacDonald was a director-general at the CBSA at the time the agency developed and launched the ArriveCan app.
Judge blocks CBSA from sharing findings of probe into former official’s ties to ArriveCan contractorCanada· 2025-07-10
Former agency director-general Cameron MacDonald told MPs in November, 2023 that the agency selected IT staffing company GCStrategies instead of Deloitte to develop ArriveCan.
Auditor-General to review new $526-million border duties systemCanada· 2025-07-03
Cameron MacDonald is an assistant deputy minister at Health Canada, seeking damages from the co-founders of Botler.
Senior federal public servants launch lawsuit against Botler foundersCanada· 2025-03-21
