Veteran Ontario prosecutor brought in on Alberta health procurement probe (opens original article in a new tab)

A veteran Ontario prosecutor is assisting in an RCMP investigation into procurement irregularities at Alberta Health Services, following allegations from a fired CEO about potential conflicts of interest and ties between a medical supplier and government officials.

• RCMP launched a criminal probe into Alberta Health Services' procurement practices in 2025 following concerns raised by former CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos.
• Ontario prosecutor Tom Andreopoulos was assigned to the case, marking the first indication of outside legal involvement in the politically sensitive investigation.
• Allegations include improper ties between MHCare Medical Corp. and Alberta government officials, including a private dinner between MHCare's CEO and Premier Danielle Smith.