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Nations React to Reported $1 Billion Fee for Trump’s Peace Board

  President Trump said the Peace Board 'will embark on a new approach to resolving global conflict'. Reports surrounding President Donald Trump’s proposed Board of Peace have ignited global debate after claims surfaced that countries may be asked to contribute $1 billion to secure or maintain permanent membership. The board, envisioned as a body overseeing governance and reconstruction efforts in Gaza, would reportedly be chaired by Trump himself, who would hold authority over which nations are admitted. A draft charter circulating among diplomats outlines three‑year membership terms, renewable only with the chairman’s approval. It also suggests that nations contributing $1 billion within the first year could bypass term limits and secure a permanent seat. The White House has pushed back on the reports, calling them misleading and insisting that no mandatory membership fee exists. Officials acknowledged that major financial contributors could receive greater influence but ...
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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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