Overview
- Athana Mentzelopoulos, the former AHS CEO, claims she was fired while investigating irregularities in private surgical facility contracts, including inflated costs and potential conflicts of interest.
- The Alberta NDP has demanded a full public inquiry, RCMP investigation, and legislative recall, citing concerns of potential criminality and government secrecy.
- Premier Danielle Smith has stated she first learned of the allegations through media reports but faces scrutiny over conflicting timelines regarding her awareness of the issues.
- Health Minister Adriana LaGrange allegedly directed AHS to expedite contract approvals despite ongoing internal investigations, according to Mentzelopoulos's claims.
- The Alberta government has paused some contract negotiations and initiated internal reviews, but critics argue these measures are insufficient given the gravity of the allegations.