According to the Premier of Alberta, the external AHS probe will be "public"

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"According to Danielle Smith, the third-party investigation into the procurement fraud at Alberta Health Services is making headway. Reports from Mason DePatie. According to Premier Danielle Smith, the individual in charge of the third-party assessment of contracts with Alberta Health Services (AHS) will be revealed shortly. Smith was questioned further on claims of corruption in hospital contracts during her Saturday radio call-in show. We should find out this week who is in charge of the external probe, she said. Athana Mentzelopoulos' wrongful dismissal case, which she filed last month, served as the impetus for the study.
Not a valid attachment ID.It claims that the former head of AHS launched an internal probe and a forensic audit last October due to worries about procurement methods and meddling from government officials according to the paper, she was let go just before the audit was finished in January. The authority and health ministry's procurement and contracting practices are currently being investigated by Alberta's auditor general. Smith has so far disregarded critics' calls for a public, judge-led investigation. Smith stated on her radio program that the upcoming third-party review will be open and honest. "Next time I'm on, we can discuss it to see whether some of the concerns were addressed. On her show, Your Province, Your Premier, which aired on 880 CHED, she stated, "We need someone who can take on the task, who is independent, and who has extensive legal training." The lawsuit's claims have not been put to the test in court. Smith has denied any misconduct, but stated that there will be a reaction if any is discovered. "If there has been misconduct, there will be consequences for those who are still employed and in government," she stated. Smith stated that she will be able to comment further until the statement of defence is made public, which is scheduled to be filed shortly.

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