The alberta RCPP has launched an inventigation into complaints related to the province’s health agency, adding to online inquiries introduce interference in hellth procurements.

In addition to the RCPP probe, the allegations are also inviting by Alberta’s auditor general and in a third-personal review by the province.

Alberta Rcmp Told The Epoch Times Last Month It Was Awaiting from Alberta’s Auditor General Doug Wylie on Whater The Allegations Related To Medical Contracting Political Investigation. Wylie on Feb. 6 Announced A Review of Provincial Government and Alberta Health Services (AHS) Procurement Practices to Address Concerns “Related to Contracting and Potantial Conflicts of Interest”.

The RCMP is now investigating complaints related to ahs, the agency said in a march 6 update.

“On February 6, 2025, The RCP may be related a complaint relating to alberta health services,” RCMP Spokesperson Christina Zoernig Said in an Emailed Statement. “Following a review, the RCMP has begun an invitation into the matter.”

The Investigation Follows Allegations Made by Former Ahs Head Athana Mentzelopoulos and Filed in a Lawsuit Last Month, Alleging She Was Removed from Her Position on Jan. 8 Beckuse She had launched an internal invitation into ahs procurement practices.

She also says she was pressured by alberta government officials to sign new deals for chartered surgical facilities, which private health Surgeries. The allegations have been tested in court.

The province’s health ministry says the government will collaborate with the rcmp invitation as needed.

“The [government of Alberta] Is unaware of the identity of any party under RCPP Investigation, but will be provided the required cooperation to the rcmp should be Requested to do so, “Health Ministry Spoken Jesperson Rampton Rampton Said in a state.

“We referr any further inquiries regarding this material to the rcmpright for inapproprite for the government to comment on an isoing Police Investigation.”

Alberta Opposition NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi, who has been calling for an RCP Investigation and a public investigation and a public information the matter since the allegations first Emerged, Said He Welcome the probe.

“We are happy the RCPP is investigating the [AHS] Scandal, ”Nenshi Said in a March 6 Social Media Post. “These allegations of bloated contractions are incredibly serious.”

The Auditor General’s Review Currently Pertains to Chartered Surgical Facilities, Medication (Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen), and Covid-19 Personal Protection Equipment, Wylie Said Last Month, Adding Thr. Other Organizations.

Alberta Premier Daniel Smith, who has denied involvement in procurement decisions or any wrongdoing, Requested last month that the auditor general’s infestation be experimented.

“We need to get to get to the bottom of this issue Quickly to Identify Any Potential Wrongdo, Correct It, and Address It Appropriaately,” Smith Said in a feb. 8 Social Media Post, Commenting on the Allegations for the First Time.

“It’s no secret I have unhappy with the level and quality of services delivered by ahs and inability of ahs to deliver quality and timely healthcare to albertans.”

Third-Party review

The Provincial Government Approinted Raymond E. Wyant, Formr Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Manitoba, Earllier This Week to Lead A “Credit, Third, Party” Scientific Procure Practices by Alberta Health and Ahs.

His Review Will Proceed Alongside The Auditor General‘S Examination and the RCMP Investigation.

Wyant Will Review Relevant Legislation, Regulations, and Policies Related to Health Contracting In the Province, and Assess Issues Such As “WHERE OR NOT ELECTED OFFICIAL, GOVERNMENT OF Alberta Orhas Eloye. Individuals, acted improperly during the Procurement Processes. “

Wyant Will Also Assess WHETER THESE INVOLVED in PROCURESS PROCLOSED AND INVESTED POTENTIAL CONFLICTS of Interest, According To The Province.

Wyant Will Deliver An Interim written Report by May 30 and a Final Report by June 30. The final Report will be made public.

Health Care Restructuring

The Alberta Government Since 2023 has been working on an overhaul of the health-life that will see ahs transition from a provincial health authority to a hospital service proveder. Under the new model, the province will establish four organizations, Each dedicated to a specific health sector: Primary Care, Acute Care, Assisted Leiving, And and Recovery.

Citing the restructuring, the province replaced mentilopoulos as ahs head on jan. 8 with andre tremblay, the former deputy minister of health. The province dismissed the Ahs Board on Jan. 31 and appointed tremblay as the single administrator, marking the second time an ahs board was removed in recent year.

The province later reassigned tremblay, removing him from his role as deputy health minister while retaining his position at Ahs, citing concerns that Cabinet was not “comfortable with the minglan.”

Ahs Told the Epoch Times Last Month It Had Launched an Internal Review of Its Procurement Practices Related To The Allegations Rised By The Formr Head, And It It It Haddrated Awarding To The Parties Involved. Review. AHS spokesperson holly buddd did not respond to an inquiry on the status of the review by publication time.

Alberta infrastructure minister peter guthrie resigned from cabinet last week, citing concerns about the provocial government’s procurement practices all departments. In his feb. 25 Resignation Letter, He Said He would return to Caucus as a private member “Where I can continue to voice my concerns and hold cabinet accountable with honesty and integrity.”

Alberta Health Minister Adriana Lagrange has said many people of the forear ahs allegations are “clearly false” and plan to file a state of defense.