Danielle Smith distances herself from Alberta’s $100M lab testing fiasco
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is now distancing herself from a costly lab testing scandal that unfolded under her watch. The controversy centres on a failed deal with DynaLife, which wasted over $100 million in public funds. Critics, including former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi, accuse her of shifting blame rather than taking responsibility.
The scandal began in 2022 when Alberta’s government pushed to privatise provincewide lab services. Despite warnings from bureaucrats about a lack of expected savings, politicians moved forward with the deal. DynaLife took over operations shortly after Smith became premier, but problems quickly emerged.
The fallout from the DynaLife deal has left Alberta taxpayers with a hefty bill. The auditor general’s findings highlight the financial risks of rushed privatisation efforts. With AHS restructuring and political tensions rising, the debate over accountability remains unresolved.
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