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Carney Expected to Tap Mark Wiseman as Canada’s Next U.S. Envoy

  Mark Wiseman, a former BlackRock executive who once ran the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, is the leading contender. Prime Minister Mark Carney is poised to appoint financier Mark Wiseman as Canada’s new ambassador to the United States , according to multiple reports. The move comes as current envoy Kirsten Hillman announced her resignation after six years in the role , during which she also served as Canada’s chief trade negotiator with Washington. Wiseman, 55, is a seasoned business executive with deep ties to Canada’s financial sector. He previously served as CEO of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and as a senior managing director at BlackRock Inc. , one of the world’s largest asset managers. More recently, Carney appointed him to his advisory council on Canadian competitiveness, underscoring their close professional relationship. The appointment, however, is not without controversy. Opposition parties, particularly in Quebec, have criticized Wisema...
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Replaces Deputy Health Minister Amid AHS Allegations

 

In a significant political move, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has removed Deputy Health Minister Andre Tremblay following allegations of government interference in lucrative medical contracts. The decision comes in the wake of a lawsuit filed by former Alberta Health Services (AHS) CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos, who claims she was wrongfully dismissed for investigating questionable contracts pushed by high-ranking government officials.

Mentzelopoulos alleges that she faced pressure from government officials, including those in the premier's office, to sign off on contracts with surgical facilities at inflated prices. The lawsuit, which has not yet been tested in court, also claims that Health Minister Adriana LaGrange attempted to thwart her probe into these contracts.

Premier Smith has announced that Tremblay will continue to serve as the head of Alberta Health Services while the government conducts an internal review. Smith has also stated that an independent third party will be hired to assist with the investigation and that a "legal conflicts wall" will be established to separate the ongoing work of those implicated from the investigation.

Despite calls for a public inquiry, Smith has opted for an internal review, emphasizing the government's commitment to transparency and accountability. Both Smith and LaGrange have denied any involvement in the awarding of private surgery contracts, asserting that all contracting decisions were made by AHS staff.

The allegations have sparked a political firestorm in Alberta, with opposition parties and some members of Smith's cabinet calling for a more thorough investigation. As the situation unfolds, the government faces mounting pressure to address the concerns raised by Mentzelopoulos and ensure the integrity of Alberta's healthcare system.


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