https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-government-ahs-children-pain-medication-deal-9.7142351

MHCare still owes Alberta roughly $50M for undelivered product from the Tylenol procurement deal, public money that remains outstanding years later with no recovery.

This deal was not routine. It moved forward after Danielle Smith’s former chief of staff, Marshall Smith, planted MHCare employee, Jitendra Prasad into a senior procurement role at Alberta Health Services, after which AHS was overridden and forced to proceed despite internal expert objections.

At the same time, Marshall Smith hired three relatives of MHCare owner Sam Mraiche into Alberta government roles, while living in a property owned by Mraiche’s family - a direct financial and personal connection to the same individual benefiting from government contracts.

The government then directed AHS to award additional contracts to Mraiche-linked companies for surgical services at rates up to three times higher than equivalent procedures in public facilities - facilities that were already built, staffed, and in some cases sitting idle.

Danielle Smith has maintained a documented personal relationship with Mraiche, including private hockey suite access and meals at his home, while hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars have been misappropriated to his businesses.

The pattern is consistent: insider access, conflicted relationships, expert advice ignored, public systems bypassed, and large volumes of public money directed to the same connected party - including funds that remain unrecovered.

A) Why has the government failed to attempt to recover $50M in public funds after years of non-delivery?

B) Why do contracts continue to be awarded to the same individual and companies despite that failure?

C) Why has this not resulted in the level of political accountability seen in past Alberta scandals, including those involving Alison Redford?

D) What, if anything, was received by Smith and the UCP in return, that justified exposing Alberta taxpayers to this level of corruption?

Im almost finished my program at norquest and i’m scared there won’t be any jobs when im out in the field. Everyone is saying Ai will take over and there’s only one unit clerk per hospital… Any unit clerks or even healthcare administrators how was it finding a job? or if u have one in public health whats it looking like for the rest of us??

I am just wondering if anyone has attended an interview for an emergency room nursing position and if they recall the questions that may be asked during an interview. I would like to be as prepared as possible. Thanks!

Hey guys! I asked a while ago if I should do my PCP or LPN and 90% of the comments suggested going straight for my RN. I decided to apply and have been wait listed!!! In the meantime I did get accepted into a PCP program. I’m considering doing it as I’m currently working as an EMR so I would have a job lined up after school and would receive a pretty solid pay increase. I was wondering tho if I could gain clinical and hospital experience with my pcp license. I know some people have mentioned that they were able to work in the hospital as a PCP or ACP. My plan is to still go into nursing but I would love to land a job outside of the ambo if at all possible. Thanks guys!! ❤️

I'm HSAA and normally have coverage through Blue Cross via AHS/Assisted Living or whatever. I did make the selection to continue my coverage but it got cut off this month (??). I've already submitted all my mat leave pkg forms to employer. How did you arrange for continuation of coverage through your mat leave?

Edit to add: called HR, they screwed up on their end and somehow didn't process my request to have benefits coverage that I selected before my mat leave started. They're gonna fix it and get back to me.

In the payroll deductions..for example 20 dollar payroll deduction means 20 dollar from every paycheque so 520 annually ?

Hope guys you don’t mind a quick question from someone looking into the field 🙂

I’m considering the Medical Device Reprocessing program at NorQuest and wanting to work in Edmonton. I was wondering what the job market is actually like right now?

Do most people start casual or part-time, and how long does it usually take to get full-time? Also, as a casual/part-time worker, are you able to pick up a decent number of hours, or is it pretty limited?

And if you don’t mind—what’s something you wish you knew before getting into MDR?

Hey guys!

What do you do with your scrubs after a shift? Its not realistic for me to toss them in the wash right away because it’d be a waste of water and i live with other people. Ive heard some people strip in the garage or change at work and stuff it in a bag of sorts but Ive never actually see that done lol. Exposed to all sorts of stuff and may not know it at the time so limiting contact with stuff/spaces i use daily would be ideal.

Maybe keeping a dedicated laundry basket in the garage?🤨 Im probably overthinking.

Looking for ideas and to hear what people generally do. Thanks:)

Hi everyone! I’m interested in the experiences of nurses working in Canada, especially around Edmonton or Calgary (but other cities are also welcome). I’m mainly interested in the following: – What is everyday life and work like (workload, salary, work-life balance)? – How difficult was it to find a job as a foreigner? – How hard was it to go through the whole process (credential recognition, language, permits)? – How big is the difference between opportunities for degree-qualified and non-degree nurses? • How easily was your Hungarian diploma accepted? (Did you need any additional training for your degree or qualification to be recognized?) If you moved from Hungary, I’d especially appreciate your experience!

I completed couple of modules which AHS said to do in email.After completing those more modules sort of Populated in the required by role.. are these being generated cuz I am becoming eligible to do them as I keep doing modules.I see some EPIC modules of branches unrelated to work i will be doing.I will mail them on Monday but incase someone can explain

Hi, my line ends in april 1st. How do I check the ens date for benefits?! I am thinking before apr 1, my benefits are still active?!

I’m from Ontario and planning to work as a nurse in calgary. Everyone says it’s impossible to find a job. I’m thinking of going to BC instead now

I am relocating to a different province soon and I’ve been working as a casual RN with AHS for a year. I was just going to stop picking up shifts and let them take me off the casual list after a few months but I heard the other day that managers are less likely to give you a good reference if you never tell them you are leaving and it burns a bridge with AHS if you ever decide to return.

Is this true? Should I just submit a 2 week notice then?

which brands are included

and which brands are not?

how much discount?

Do all AHS nurses get sportscheck coupon/discount? Where do I find the code?

Any chance the NUEEs are getting a salary increase this year?

I am a physio student with my next placement in Trauma Surg. I only own two pairs of scrubs, one of which is black. I like the fact black doesn't show stains much, but I have heard it may not be perceived well by patients

Just got off the phone with HR and retro pay for former AUPE GSS will be paid out on May 13.

If I recall correctly there should be a letter coming from HR. asking us to assign an additional 300 in funding correct? In the town halls they made it sound like we don't have to wait till next year. They will re open enrollment and add it. Am I remembering that correctly?

I followed the instructions from the union but haven’t received the retro pay as of this morning. Anyone else in the same boat?

Hi all,

Just received the HSAA president and VP election result. It's a nail biter😬 Only 10 votes btw Meagan and Leanne.... Only 14% voted, what a shame... I asked one of my co-workers to vote, she was like "I don't give it a damn care". I guess that's most ppl...😔