The Eurasia Group “a leading global political risk research and consulting firm” employing British economist Diana Fox Carney — a climate policy expert — and former Trudeau adviser Gerald Butts, has allegedly received sole source contracts from the Government of Canada.

Although exact numbers are unknown, government statements indicate hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars were awarded to the company for consulting services.

The group is not under investigation — having broken no laws. However, Butt’s association with Trudeau is of concern to some.

Mark Carney has also worked as a Trudeau adviser.

In February, the Eurasia Group received a $446,210 contract for “geopolitical research — analysis and insights” for Natural Resources Canada. The original value of the contract was $224,495.