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G7 Foreign Ministers Meet in Niagara to Hear Ukraine’s Plea Amid Escalating War

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven (G7) nations gathered in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario , for high-stakes talks with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister as Russia intensifies its assault on Ukraine’s power grid. The meeting, hosted by Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand , comes at a critical moment as rolling blackouts sweep across Ukraine ahead of winter. Foreign ministers from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the European Union posed for a family photo before beginning discussions. Ukraine’s foreign minister is expected to brief the group on the humanitarian and security consequences of Russia’s latest attacks, which have left millions vulnerable to freezing temperatures. The summit is not limited to Ukraine. Ministers are also addressing broader geopolitical challenges, including instability in the Middle East and shifting trade relationships. Still, Ukraine remains the centerpiece of the agenda, with G7 leaders reaffirming ...
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Alberta Health Contract Probe Reveals Overlooked Conflicts of Interest

 

                                            Premier Danielle Smith

A long-awaited report into Alberta’s health contract practices has concluded that conflicts of interest involving two staff members were widely known but left unaddressed by senior officials.

The investigation, led by former Manitoba judge Raymond Wyant, stemmed from allegations raised in a wrongful dismissal lawsuit filed by a former Alberta Health Services CEO. While Wyant found no evidence of wrongdoing by Premier Danielle Smith, her ministers, or political staff, he noted that systemic gaps allowed conflicts to persist unchecked.

The final report makes 18 recommendations, including stronger conflict-of-interest rules, clearer procurement policies, and improved oversight mechanisms to prevent similar issues in the future. Wyant emphasized that many within the system assumed leadership was aware of the conflicts and managing them, but no corrective action was taken.

The Alberta government has pledged to review the recommendations as it faces mounting pressure to restore public trust in its health-care contracting process.  


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