Alberta auditor, government clash over health contract probe involvement

April 11, 2025, 6:20 pm

A heated dispute has emerged in Alberta over the government’s decision to involve its in-house legal team in an ongoing investigation into multimillion-dollar health contracts tied to sweetheart deals. The auditor general and government officials are at odds over whether legal involvement compromises the independence and transparency of the probe. Critics argue that such actions risk undermining public trust, while defenders claim it is a necessary measure to efficiently resolve the matter. The conflict has intensified scrutiny on the handling of provincial health service contracts.

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