Alberta NDP demands RCMP, public inquiry into allegations of government corruption [Video]

The Alberta NDP is calling for a full public inquiry into allegations of high-level UCP government corruption in medical contracts for private surgical facilities with the province.

The controversy surrounds allegations made by Athana Mentzelopoulos, the former head of Alberta Health Services.

Mentzelopoulos, in a letter from her lawyer obtained by the Globe and Mail, alleges she was fired last month because she was investigating questionable deals, overpriced contracts with private surgical facilities and conflicts of interest that reached into the office of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.

The letter alleges Mentzelopoulos was pressured by government staff to sign new contracts and extensions for private surgical facilities, despite having concerns about ownership groups and cost figures.

The letter also alleges Mentzelopoulos was fired Jan. 8, two days before she was to meet with the auditor general to discuss her findings into overpriced contracts with private surgical centres and suppliers.

Global News has not seen the letter.

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