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Alberta Health Services Scandal Deepens With New Allegations and Investigations

Former AHS CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos accuses Alberta government of wrongful dismissal and political interference as multiple investigations probe procurement practices.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Health Minister Adriana LaGrange held a press conference in Calgary on Friday, March 21, 2025.
Alberta's provincial flag flies on a flag pole in Ottawa on July 6, 2020.
Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange (L) and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith listens to questions at a news conference in Calgary, Alberta February 19, 2025. Todd Korol/The Globe and Mail

Overview

  • Athana Mentzelopoulos, former CEO of Alberta Health Services, alleges she was fired to halt her investigations into conflicts of interest and inflated procurement contracts.
  • The Alberta government claims her dismissal was due to poor performance and resistance to health system restructuring into four separate entities.
  • Investigations by the RCMP, Alberta Auditor-General, and a retired judge are ongoing into claims of political interference and improper procurement practices.
  • Key focus includes a $70-million contract with MHCare Medical for Turkish medication, which saw only partial delivery and left $49.2 million unaccounted for.
  • Critics are calling for a public inquiry as the controversy raises questions about governance, transparency, and accountability in Alberta's health system.