TORONTO — A multinational security firm that used to provide screening services at airports in British Columbia and the Yukon is suing the Canadian government for more than $420 million after being replaced by a rival bidder last year.

Universal Protection Service of Canada Corp., known as Allied Universal Canada, filed a statement of claim in Federal Court this week seeking damages for lost profits from the federal government and the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority.

The company says in its claim that it is privately held and incorporated in B.C., and provides security services through affiliates in 85 countries.

The claim says the company handled airport screening services for 12 years up until 2024 in the Pacific region, which covers airports in B.C. and Yukon, and it submit

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