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Carney’s First Budget Signals a Generational Reset for Canada’s Finances

Prime Minister Mark Carney jokes with Minister of Finance and National Revenue Francois-Philippe Champagne as they greet families before participating in an announcement at a community centre in Ottawa, on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s inaugural budget is being framed as a turning point in Canada’s fiscal direction, marking a sharp departure from the spending patterns of recent years . Presented alongside Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, the budget is not just a financial document but a statement of intent: to reshape the country’s economic priorities in the face of global uncertainty and domestic pressures. At the heart of the plan is a shift away from expansive spending toward what Carney has described as “tough choices” and “sacrifices.” The government has emphasized that Canada must “spend less to invest more” , signaling a reallocation of resources rather than an outright expansion of the deficit. This approach reflects Carney’s long-standing...
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Alberta Health Officials Face Scrutiny Over Ties to Supplier Company

 

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, right, and Minister of Health Adriana LaGrange provide an update on what steps the government is taking related to allegations by former Alberta Health Services CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos, in Calgary, Alta., Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.


Alberta’s health system is under renewed scrutiny following revelations that senior health officials also held directorships at a company linked to a medical supplier. The overlap has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest in the awarding of lucrative health contracts.

The controversy stems from allegations made by former Alberta Health Services (AHS) CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos, who claimed she was dismissed after probing questionable procurement practices. According to her legal filings, contracts under the Alberta Surgical Initiative were awarded to private surgical operators and suppliers with close ties to government officials and health executives.

The situation has prompted investigations by the Auditor General of Alberta, as well as an independent review led by former Manitoba judge Raymond Wyant. While the interim report has yet to be released, the final findings are expected to be made public later this year.

Unions and advocacy groups have called for greater transparency, warning that for-profit deals risk undermining the integrity of the public health system. The government, however, has denied any wrongdoing, maintaining that all contracts were awarded in compliance with existing rules.

As the investigation continues, the revelations highlight the delicate balance between public trust and private partnerships in health care—an issue that could shape the future of Alberta’s health system.


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