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Alberta Heath corruption scandal

MilEME09

MilEME09

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MilEME09 said:
This probably deserves its own thread as it has morphed into one of the largest political scandals in provincial history. Our health care is definitely a mess here but to have a minister set contract prices, and shut down internal audits, hopefully the RCMP are called in soon.

www.theglobeandmail.com

Alberta Minister stripped health agency of power to negotiate private surgical contracts, document shows

Letter alleges government eroded ex-CEO’s authority to negotiate deals
www.theglobeandmail.com www.theglobeandmail.com
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Unfortunately the original article in paywalled.

I’m not up to speed on this one; this CTV article seems to give a good rundown though. At first glance, it’s concerning.

www.ctvnews.ca

Government directive from Alberta’s health minister reveals ‘enhanced role’ with AHS contracts

New evidence from a government directive shows Health Minister Adriana LaGrange removed Alberta Health Service’s power to negotiate contracts for private surgical facilities after the agency’s then-CEO pointed out internal concerns over high-priced contracts.
www.ctvnews.ca www.ctvnews.ca
 
brihard said:
Unfortunately the original article in paywalled.

I’m not up to speed on this one; this CTV article seems to give a good rundown though. At first glance, it’s concerning.

www.ctvnews.ca

Government directive from Alberta’s health minister reveals ‘enhanced role’ with AHS contracts

New evidence from a government directive shows Health Minister Adriana LaGrange removed Alberta Health Service’s power to negotiate contracts for private surgical facilities after the agency’s then-CEO pointed out internal concerns over high-priced contracts.
www.ctvnews.ca www.ctvnews.ca
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The title sums things up nicely...

Bell: Danielle Smith was flying high — then the crap hit the fan​

Premier Danielle Smith gets great news from a new poll on the same day as potentially explosive allegations of wrongdoing by the UCP government
 
And now the lawsuits...

Former AHS CEO's lawsuit alleges pressure to sign private surgery deals she believed were overpriced​


The former CEO of Alberta Health Services has filed a $1.7-million wrongful dismissal lawsuit against AHS and the province.

Athana Mentzelopoulos claims she was fired because she'd launched an investigation and forensic audit into various contracts and was reassessing deals she had concluded were overpriced with private surgical companies she said had links to government officials.

 
daftandbarmy said:
And now the lawsuits...

Former AHS CEO's lawsuit alleges pressure to sign private surgery deals she believed were overpriced​


The former CEO of Alberta Health Services has filed a $1.7-million wrongful dismissal lawsuit against AHS and the province.

Athana Mentzelopoulos claims she was fired because she'd launched an investigation and forensic audit into various contracts and was reassessing deals she had concluded were overpriced with private surgical companies she said had links to government officials.

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My favourite comment from Staples' opinion piece in the Edmonton Journal.
edmontonjournal.com

David Staples: Smith gets black eye in fight with medical establishment

If there are corrupt government officials or actions, they need to be identified.
edmontonjournal.com edmontonjournal.com

"11. A top AHS executive getting the boot is hardly unusual. They have about the same shelf life as NHL coaches. Since 2008 there has been more AHS CEOs, 12, than there has been Edmonton Oilers coaches, 11."

For a summary of AHS CEOs past . . .
albertapolitics.ca

No joke! We counted: Alberta Health Services has had 12 chief executive officers since 2008! - Alberta Politics

Message to Alberta Health Services’ new interim chief executive officer and to whomever follows him as CEO: “Don’t let the revolving door hit you on the way out!” How many chief executive officers has AHS had since premier Ed Stelmach’s Progressive Conservative Government promised in 2008 to...
albertapolitics.ca albertapolitics.ca
 
daftandbarmy said:
And now the lawsuits...

Former AHS CEO's lawsuit alleges pressure to sign private surgery deals she believed were overpriced​


The former CEO of Alberta Health Services has filed a $1.7-million wrongful dismissal lawsuit against AHS and the province.

Athana Mentzelopoulos claims she was fired because she'd launched an investigation and forensic audit into various contracts and was reassessing deals she had concluded were overpriced with private surgical companies she said had links to government officials.

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This little part was great

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At least one Alberta (former) cabinet minister puts ethics above party.

www.airdriecityview.com

Breaking: Alberta Infrastructure Minister resigns

Peter Guthrie, Alberta Infrastructure Minister, has resigned from his position.
www.airdriecityview.com www.airdriecityview.com
. . .
In his letter of resignation, he cited that he feels a lack of confidence in the government's procurement practices.

The United Conservative Party MLA for Airdrie-Cochrane, Guthrie wrote, "in recent months, I have voiced concerns regarding the Government of Alberta's procurement practices across all departments," Guthrie wrote.

"As Minister of Infrastructure, I had line of sight into these processes and took steps to address inconsistencies and recommend improvements as part of my fiduciary duty. This included introducing Bill 13 and proposing a Financial Oversight Committee to review and advise on major government contracts.

"If implemented, such a committee could have been instrumental in preventing some of the issues we are not seeing in Alberta Health and AHS. Unfortunately, the majority of Cabinet does not appear to share my concerns.
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