US EditionAlberta premier shuffles deputy health minister amid allegations of corruption
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Health Minister Adriana LaGrange will address allegations of government interference in Alberta Health Services' contracting process on February 19, 2025.
- Athana Mentzelopoulos, former chief executive of Alberta Health Services, filed a lawsuit claiming she raised concerns about these issues, prompting an investigation by Alberta's Auditor-General.
- Alberta's Auditor-General is investigating the procurement processes at Alberta Health Services, with AHS also conducting its internal review, according to official statements.
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Alberta premier shuffles deputy health minister amid allegations of corruption
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith removed her government's deputy minister of health Wednesday but bucked calls for a public inquiry into allegations of government interference in lucrative medical contracts.
Alberta Premier Removes Deputy Health Minister, Orders External Review of AHS Allegations
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has replaced the province’s deputy health minister and is ordering a third-party review of allegations of government interference in medical contracts and procurement. Smith made the announcement at a Feb. 19 press conference, where she and Health Minister Adriana LaGrange gave updates on the investigation of allegations of political interference in health procurements made by former Alberta Health Services (AHS) c…
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