Premier Danielle Smith is defending Health Minister Adriana LaGrange and how she handled allegations made by Athana Mentzelopoulous, the former CEO of Alberta Health Services, in a statement of claim. The lawsuit alleges LaGrange and staff in Smith's office applied pressure to renew and sign contracts connected to charted surgical facilities. A third-party review is expected, but the Alberta NDP are calling for a public inquiry led by a judge.
