Alberta Halts Health Procurement Amid Controversy
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Alberta’s government has abruptly ended procurement negotiations with two companies linked to Edmonton businessman Sam Mraiche , a figure at the centre of a growing health care scandal. The firms were in talks to build private surgical facilities in Red Deer and Lethbridge , but the United Conservative government announced the termination following mounting criticism over transparency and potential conflicts of interest. The decision comes after weeks of scrutiny over Mraiche’s involvement in provincial health contracts. Allegations of inflated prices, political pressure, and questionable procurement practices have fueled public concern, prompting Alberta’s auditor general to launch an investigation into the health authority’s contracti...
