Alberta Premier Removes Deputy Health Minister, Orders External Review of AHS Allegations

Alberta Premier Removes Deputy Health Minister, Orders External Review of AHS Allegations
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith (R), and Minister of Health Adriana LaGrange provide an update on the government's response to allegations by former Alberta Health Services CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos, in Calgary on Feb. 19, 2025. Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press
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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) chief executive officer Athana Mentzelopoulos.